40% plane....do you know that was EXACTLY the impression I had the first time we flew it? It flies more like a 40% plane than a 2 meter. Just a LOT more nimble.

Watch the weight Anthony....treat it like you KNOW it's going to be 14 lbs and rig it etc from here with that mentality, and you should be fine with plenty to spare. Weigh everything, assume nothing. Every last screw. Think "could this be lighter".

So far it looks great!!! (although I have to get you guys to tape off the insides when you paint!) LOL I can't wait to see it flying. You'll become best friends with this plane in a hurry. I'd at LEAST try and find a way to get the overspray off the carbon faces. Probably careful application of MEK would do the trick....CAREFULLY....

Oh BTW has anybody seen the July issue of MA? I got mine today, saw the cover "Skin wings like a pro". I thought to myself, "this should be interesting".....turned to page 49, and man, how cool is THAT!? I had no idea...Mark did a great article on wing skinning. You guys should all read it. Just one more technique (that works!) to add to your arsenal.

On a more somber note, finally went to the eye doctor today. Was hoping for glasses, ended up being referred to a specialist for testing...as my optic nerves are going downhill fast. Not sure what this means for my future, but it's scary. As long as it can be fixed or halted, cool. Otherwise, my time as a competetive pattern pilot might be running out. No matter what I am still doing these planes and new ones, I can still see just fine in the shop!! But I need to see what's up with this, just letting you guys know (that give a crap) what's been up with my flying and such...

Carry on, and Dean post some pics when you're done!

-Mike