I was "talking" with Rainedave not long ago about the Crusader. It truly is a beautiful design.

Having said you patterned your plane after the Desire, I was wondering how much you consulted and borrowed from Brooks original Crusader in M.A.N? If you've studied the plans for that plane, could you tell me what you specifically wanted to change about it and why. For example, was the wing loading on Brook's Crusader too low, too much wing area etc etc. I know Brook's Crusader had a "slab" stabilizer.

Just wanted to get a feeling for what you didn't like, and what you wanted to change. I'll be watching this build with great interest.

(Nice graphics)

Duane