Yes, mine has needle bearings on the rod. Keith from BME converted it for me right before he stopped doing business. He was interested in trying the Gas/Glow thing on some of his engines and we exchanged some info on that, but then things went down hill for him. I hope he is doing well now, haven't heard. The new BME seems to be doing good...

Weather is great here. Our flying seasons are somewhat reversed from the east. In the summers it is too hot to fly except early in the morning (blah) or in the evening. It is perfect all day long right now except for when the occassional storm blows through.

Have fun and take care,
AV8TOR