RE: Pushrods....
Yeah, Rock. You''re right, of couse, and that was my implication. That he may have the experience, then again, for that type of plane.. perhaps a few sessions on something a tad bit more forgiving would help him tremendously.
If it were me, I would certainly err on the side of caution and seek some stick time on something a tad bit more sedate than a warbird, especially something that big.
CGr.