Wow, there really is A LOT of love here - thanks to all of you who have dropped me a line about helping me out with a pattern ship. Unfortunately it's going to be a while before I can swing the $$$ for a big enough engine for one of these birds, unless something falls out of a tree. I guess I'm gonna have to stick with .40-.60 size pattern ships to start, and maybe get something a bit bigger over the off season.

Really, Thank You. I am looking forward to meeting you guys wherever it happens (New Hampshire?)