Hey Dave,
Sorry to hear about your loss. I know how painful a loss of a good animal friend can be - tougher than many humans.
I've got a little buddie who is getting up in years and slowing down a bit - and he probally thinks the same about me.
What do you have planned for the tail feathers?
Extending a small area forward the hinge line?
Your cowl cut outs look great.
Can't wait to hear your comments on this powerplant installation[8D]
Oh yeah, did I mention the nasty violent snaprolls this plane performs after proper strengthening

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