David,

I've tried to respond at least twice, and had my message disappear. I'm gonna try again.

The Tsunami build is coming along. Most of the little pieces have been glued to bigger pieces. Wing panels are ready to be joined. Fuselage is pretty much complete. Tail pieces had been assembled. Still have a substantial amount of shaping and sanding to do. None of the big pieces have been joined to the fuselage yet. I'm hoping to have it flyable within 30-40 days. Have been unable to just focus and get it done due to work schedule and family considerations. On that note, I haven't touched the Tipo since I got the Tsunami. I think I made a mistake restarting that project. Our flying fields are not very suitable for retractable landing gear, and I had already committed the build to a retract/flap arrangement.

I am thinking I need a SPA legal airplane more than I need a ballistic style airplane. I have a Webra Speed .61 and a Kraft .61 waiting for an airframe, but haven't decided on which airframe as yet. I'm thinking Dirty Birdy, Intruder, Atlas, Tiger Tail, etc. Don't really like the look of the Daddy Rabbit (although I know it can be a great flying airplane). Got any thoughts on my dilema?

Have you gotten your Tsunami into the air yet? I need a full flight report when you do.

Hopefully this message will successfully upload.

Greg