Hey, guys, I just want to say thanks for the advice. I was able to get out and fly today, and after a little break-in run alternating rich-lean-rich-lean for one tank, and then another 1/2 tank to tune, it was ready to fly. Cool Power 15% nitro. Needle open 1-3/4 turns was slightly rich.

The idle adjustment out of the box was way too rich, so it took a few tries to sneak up on that setting, but after that the transition was excellent with no sagging or stumbling even after extensive idling, and the idle was excellent and solid, so much so that after a couple of flights I felt comfortable doing some spins and blenders, with nary a deadstick with any of the 4 or 5 flights.

I am very impressed with this engine! A friend of mine who has run only OS and Saito was really impressed as well.[sm=thumbup.gif][sm=thumbup.gif]