Just a quick update. Have about 12 hours total time so far and everything has been running great, knock on wood. The engine really is great! It never skips a beat. Just have to figure out the best prop combo - Not much in the way of field experience yet so it's pretty much up to me.

Been running a 71 inch Kiev for about 5 hours. The 71 has great thrust and climb if pitched appropriately, but doesn't quite have the cruise I was hoping for. About 105mph when pitched for cruise. May be able to try out a 67 inch version on loan soon. From the sounds of it in some older posts the shorter prop may be the ticket.

Worked out some of my vibration issues by adjusting my rubber isolators so I may try the IVO again too.

Still got the grin