There are always threads it seems on getting more interest in kit building, so if there's interest in a trainer build, I'm up for doing a build for the CG Eagle II kit. The span is 63" and it takes a .29 - .46. I have a nice reliable Super Tiger 40 ready to go. I received the kit (at my asking) when a friend is getting into electrics was given this kit which was found at a yard /garage sale for cheap! . I asked if he wanted it and my price was to let him try glow and see what it means to be a slimer! What a deal! I have built a number of kits over the years and plan on building this one basically per plan with a few modifcations.

1) I plan to rotate the engine 90 degress from vertical to vent the exhaust under the plane. I find this to be a good practice and done in conjuction with an exhaust diverter, the plane remains quite clean.
http://www3.towerhobbies.com/cgi-bin...&I=LXL378&P=ML - approx. 3 bucks

2) I do not plan to use the single servo / torque rod setup for the ailerons and go with a servo in each wing. I personally find this method much easier to build and setup.

and 3)
Open for vote: The kit uses rubber bands to secure the wing. I can go this route or if it's possible per the design, see about using two 1/4 x 20 bolts in the rear of the wing and a dowel up front. I prefer the bolts, dowel method as it's faster ass'y at the field but we'll have to see if the design allows for this. Since this is a beginner build and I'm already making two other changes from the plan, I'm fine with using the rubber bands as well. I'm hoping to work on it 3 days per week.

The CG eagle II is not your standard mainstream beginner plane but it's a kit build none-the-less. Looks like a nice clean design and I like the actual plastic windows and open area in the cabin which will house the included plastic (clamshell) pilot! So let me know if there's interest otherwise I'll just build in solitary in my man cave