Well, just maidened the Seagull Ultimate today, was one of the best maiden flights I can remember. Used the recommended control throughs and the CG per assembly manual. Only took four clicks of down to trim out.

I am using a ST 91, had no problem getting off the ground, maybe about 50 feet or so. For sport flying the 91 is going to work just fine, plenty of power for speed. For big loops, need to start with good speed as she runs out of steam on the uphill. My plane came in a just over 10 lbs. Need more power for 3D, which I don't do so it will be fine.

I will also add the first flight ended in a dead stick, and the plane came in well controlled, no problem setting it down without power.