Scott,

I hear you. I've got 19" in the center where the ARE cover has a slightly indented area.

No way I'm going with the "remove pieces/parts to transport" gig again. Did that with the 1/4 scale CAP (same deal as you- had to take the gear off). Having to put the wings on and off each time is PITA enough.

I looked at that Direct Connection Ultimate when I was in Columbus a few years back; beautiful airplane, but like you say, it is a bit larger.

Locomotive, I hear you regarding the DP's better design parameters, but I'm hosed space-wise. I THINK the Goldberg will fit back there; I KNOW the DP won't.

I intend to buy another SUV as a retirement present to myself. In the meantime, I'm stuck with my little S-10. I had an Explorer when I had my first CG Ultimate. It went in the back fully assembled with room to spare.

Thanks, guys.

Steve