Thanks guys, and merci beaucoup David. Yes, the island is pretty darned nice, that's for sure. The only drawbacks is that the winters can be a bit grey, but my lawn needs cutting! I was actually out flying at the field yesterday. It's nice and green, and we can pretty much fly all year.

Greg, you brought up the butt joint of the wing LE sheeting, and I remember now that that seam was visible under the covering and was prone to letting go. It wouldn't take much to greatly make that joint stronger, even a strip of 1/32"sq balsa would do it. Something to keep in mind when I start my kit.

With the motor I have in mind, I will be swinging a pretty large prop. I may go to a 12" 3-Blade prop and a nice Tru-Turn aluminum spinner. The front end of the airplane will look pretty slick with no cylinder head, muffler, or pipe out the side.