I'm building and modifying a Kadet Sr. It's been an on and off project for quite a while.

The plane is designed for a .40, probably an old weak one at
that. I'll be running a cheap, but reliable .61 Magnum on it, to haul video and still cameras, the odd wildebeast, annoying cats, etc.

Plans show an optional right thrust setup for the engine to help keep it trimmed between high and low thrust variations. I'm guessing it will be more pronounced with the .61. Do you think there's any need to add the right thrust to this beast? None of my other planes have any right thrust on them. (Fazer, Somethin' Extra, Ultimate FF.)

I've never flown a trainer so I don't know how much of an issue this will be.

Other mods are ailerons, flaps, split elevator and full height rudder, additional fuselage strengthening for heavy payloads, and tail dragger. I think I will mount the engine sideways too. Any thoughts on that?

Tim