RE: Couple questions?
I second the middle of the wing tube recommendation. Mine was (is) the best on-a-line snapping plane I have. It is a big pattern plane.
Set up for precision it is very true on a line. When I was flying it I wasn't into 3D at all, but once I cranked up the elevator throw it would do a respectable harrier when forced beyond the stall, although it requires a lot more rudder dancing than an Edge or Extra.
I think I had about 7% top aileron and 4% elevator to rudder mix, can't remember which way (I think it was UP elevator to either rudder). With that mix it flew horizon to horizon knife edge without any corrections. In fact I could do it left-handed (elevator and ailerons on right stick), and "I am naht a lefta-handed".
Princess Bride was on TV the other day, couldn't resist.