Hi Brooke. No need to start a thread, the changes Mike is talking about are for knee clearance and fuel economy with a heavier flyer at different speeds than it was flying before. If I posted my views on prop loading it would be controversial. 7 people will have 7 different opinions and all 7 will enjoy flying their machines.
Actually, I enjoy flying more than working on them.
The strip isn't too bad on it as long as I use the south half, and If I can't get it off the ground with that 2500' the north 2500' won't do me any good, anyway. The shocks work well, the cow pastures are a lot smoother with this machine than the Bensen, Bee, or low rider Air Commands that I've bounced around before. It may even be smoother than the half pint I built with shock suspension.
Let me know when you're up and running, It'll be good to see you in the sky again.
Phil