I didn't mean to "sound like" I was bashing anyone either...I wasn't...

I just wish I was rich...Or at least had more money..he he

I've wanted an Aurora for a long time...I bid on the kit...No where near enough but I bid what I could afford...If I had the money available...you would have lost that one..he he...(JK)

I envy you...But on the other hand...I'm glad you got it...(is that an oxymoron??)

I'm happy to learn that it will fly!! Rather than become a collector's item sitting on a shelve somewhere..

I saw a seller of one of the NIB Hanno's write a disclosure about some marks on his engine...Well..Here is a "sniped quote" of his words":
"The engine carries the serial number 4886. There are just the very feinest of washer-marks visible on the upper surface of the mounting lugs where the orifginal owner had clearly intended to actually use the engine! "

After I read that..I realized that folks apparently buy this stuff with the intention of "Not" using it...That made me sad...

My gut feeling was the Aurora kit probably wound up like that...I'm glad to see that's not the case...

Have Fun...

Chuck