Aerobob,

I sanded the tube and got it to fit. It is still tight but it can be inserted and removed. Chief and I will be talking tomorrow. I finished the bird this morning. Stats are:

DA 50 with KS 86 Canister 25mm drop header
Tru Turn spinner
Xoar 23 X 8 prop
Graphtech CF gear
3 2400 MaH Li-Ion batteries (1 ignition , 2 receiver with 1 redundant)
Smart-fly optical kill switch
Hitec 5945s on Aileron, elevator
Hitec 5625 on throttle,
Hitec 5955 on rudder.

I haven't weighed it yet, my guess is about 16.5 lbs.

This plane flies like a dream. It goes exactly where you point it, no mopre , no less. This engine, prop, muffler combo is super quiet and powerful. I can pull vertical until I can't see what its doing.

I am going to have to re-check my balance. It flies tail heavy. All in all, I am in love. My GP Ultimate might have to sit for while.

Gdeezer