Thanks for all the input guys, I really appreciate it. I think I will take that advice and hang this one up for now and go with a trainer plane. However, I am still left with the problem that the motor mount and shaft on my P-47 are no longer usable. Does anybody know where I can get this replacement?

On another note, outdoorhunting, I see you are in bradenton, fl. I am fairly close to you in Palm Harbor... (just north of clearwater). I was just wondering what RC club you are a part of and if you know of any others in my neighborhood.