well said dennis. i totally agree with you on the part about unlimited vertical should be left to the 300s and such. my skybolt came out flight ready (minus fuel) with an older os 1.20 surpass w/ pump at 9lbs 4oz. i thought this was a bit heavy for a .60 size plane but it flies great nice big aerobatics, slow and docile, or fast and wild. i use the weight for an advantage. snap rolls only need the sticks to be bumped to the corners and back to center. just getting the maneuver started is enough, the weight carries the plane through the rest. mine is built per specs and plans except for a top and bottom hatch. i find that i have to make around 1 1.2 to 2 patterns to get this thing slow enough to land. ( i guess the thin wings are serving their purose )

long live the skybolt (my first bipe and still my favorite plane.