Here I go again! Maidened my Battle axe combate plane tonight. Flew great! Adding a little " up " to the ailerons ( reflex? ) smoothed things out.

Problem is on my last flight I plowed into the ground. getting a little dark and lost orientation.. shoulda throttled down but I flew it right into the ground.

Tough little plane, broke the needle valve off the back plate but all else looks good.

But, the engine... how should I go about cleaning it out. and what are the chances its not damaged?

I was careful not to turn it over but like I said, it was running when it hit..
I'll wait for advice but I figure:

1. brush of the external dirt.
2. remove the carb.
3. remove the back plate.
4. put whole engine in container of fuel and swish around.
5 squirt fuel into the engine.
Repeat?

Or should I soak it before taking apart?

Thanks

Steve