ed and Roby,

Thanks for your time and input- it is much appreciated.

I will tape the hinge joint- flutter sounds like a bad gig.

If Roby didn't have a problem with prop clearance, than I dont think I will worry about it.

The only thing I am now concerned about, is if this bird would be safer as a tail dragger for the terrain I will be taking off from. Like I said, we dont TO from any pavement- it is all grass and gravel.

Thanks