Hi Allan. And of couse, I hope you have a very Merry Christmas and a Happy, Safe, and Prosperous New Year.

I've had several suggestions on weight management on the Tiger 120. A couple were interesting. One person suggested that I use a shock absorbing engine mount. They weigh a tad more than the standard mount and will help in removing some of that lead in the nose. Also, a chrome plated brass prop nut, shaped like a small spinner. 3 ounces there.. remove some lead. And, heaver wheels, another ounce or two of lead removed. All good suggestions. Not much I can do in the rear, though, all that I have there is light weight and absolutely necessary. It's just a poor balsa and ply selection by Goldberg models. And, of course, this plane has a very long fuselage so that weight moment is more pronounced... an ounce in the rear amounts to 10 in the nose.. sort of thing.

Anyway, when you do get the DX7, I believe you will enjoy it. It was a pleasure to use for the first time and get the feel of the operation of this quality radio. Yep, you will like it.

Have you, per chance, been following the thread with Bev and others talking about chartering a 777 for a trip from the US to down under to Bill's place? Funny thread. We are having a lot of fun swapping ideas on heading down. One poster suggested we borrow RCU's Corporate Yacht and head down under that-a-way. Ha.. great stuff.

Anyway, have a nive holiday and we will certainly be talking in the future, swapping ideas and flight experiences.

Dick.