Duane,

I know Texas is big, I've driven across it many times. However, near Arlington, TX, is where a few stunt guys like Al Rabe and Bob Gieseke fly. And they fly CL - CL Stunt, that is. They're both great guys, and willing to help people willing to accept help. Your local field may not have much CL action, but, at least to visit and chat, you may be able to find where Al and Bob and a few other serious CL Stunt guys do their thing.

It's always a nice thing to find someone else who shares your interest, and regardless whether they've ever won anything or not, share with you the light coat of exhaust oil, the dinged fingers, and the scraped knees...

Their advice may reflect what they've found works for them - so take that into account. The engines you have sound like they can do a decent job on a TF ARF Flite Streak, on somewhat shorter lines perhaps. Say 52' for starters, instead of 57.5' or 60'? If the plane feels solid, or too much, at the short lengths, go up to the next length. (E.g., laptime too quick/pull too much on 52', go to 57.5' and see how that feels... etc.)

And remember, for the older all iron and steel (cyl and piston) engines, more castor in the fuel is safer than less.

Hope it all works for you - CL and CLPA are great exercises for good people! And, you DO meet good people in CL!

\BEST\LOU