Ken: I have never had one but by looking at you pics of it, Slow Poke. It has to be the most close coupled plane I have ever seen. Correct me if I'm wrong but my experience has been, long moments, nose and tail, increase longitudinal stability which makes for nice smooth flight. Short moments do make it highly maneuverable but touchy therefore not a really good 2nd 3rd plane? Of course there are always exceptions to any rule.