I started this thread in July of 2008 and alot has changed in the world since then. I dropped out of flying around Aug of 08 and had not touched a plane until a few weeks ago. Between some health problems and loosing my job in Jan of 09, it was just not in the budget. Things are looking up so got the Something Extra out to complete the necessary rework.

Realigned the engine to remove the left thrust, straightened the landing gear as it too was canted to the left. The fuek tank had only the fuel pick up tube inside the tank, no tube turned up for the muffler and no tube turned down for the refueling line. Replaced. Installed the receiver and battery and finally yesterday was able to run the engine, [I had removed the crankcase back and carb and flushed the engine and carb with fuel] it started immediately and ran very strong, only thing left is fine tunning the engine and setting the upper and lower control limits.

I have to wait until the first of the year to fly as I let my AMA and club membership expire. WILL FLY FIRST FEW FLIGHTS ON A BUDDY CORD.

Glad to be back