RE: the hovering ryobi
Yeah, this was back in 1975, but we did the oral test, and I was sure he was going to say we would have to go fly another day, but he said "Let's go". It was an old guy who started flying in 1929, and had a bizillion hours. I was sure nervous. Coming back into Tucson International the wind was almost straight down the runway and we landed like a helicopter; zero rollout!!
Nice job on the Ryboi and the Spad. What rpms are you getting with that combo?
Take care,
AV8TOR