Thanks for the encouragement, nickj. Fixing the Cessna after a couple spills was an education in and of its self. I learned how to fabricate portions of ribs and spars, and then learned how to repair a bit of covering, to make it less noticeable. Then, the fuselage was a study in the strength of 30 minute epoxy, and I found that 5 minute will work fine for repairs in a pinch. Titebond would have been nice and sandable, but the epoxy works faster without much difference in weight if you know how to use it. You don't have to clamp it as much.

I'm learning how to fly on the wing with this plane, not the prop. Those skills are only achieved by actually doing the task. When you can fly on the wing, then you can be better prepared to deal with mishaps. Not only that, you also get a better selection of engines to choose from. It's been a good experience for me, and well worth the amount I paid.

Here's a link to my Cessna, in case others haven't visited my other thread: http://www.greatplanes.com/airplanes/gpma1228.html

NorfolkSouthern