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Thanks for all the advice, links for the sim software and encouragement. Forgot to mention I also converted years ago a Keli Kraft Chief to lightweight 2 ch R/C. It just needs the final R/C connections and fettling. I built this about 30 years ago as FF for my then young son (but he wasn’t interested!). I had removed the original tissue/dope covering and used Solarfilm - unfortunately this has gone a bit wrinkly with age. Hasn’t been flown yet in it’s converted state but I’m looking forward to a nice gentle summer’s evening flying. Malcolm

I’m setting about getting going again after a 20 year break, having been distracted by other interests. I’m planning on finishing the CF Phase 6 that I paused in 2002. I’m self taught in the 1990s with many hours on old Aerofly simulator followed by a CF Middle Phase which I found to be excellent. I see much has changed with the inevitable expansion of rules, competency tests, CAA regs etc! The Phase 6 (semi symmetrical wing version) is epoxy glassed and ready for colour scheme plus sorting out the radio installation. Looking forward to getting back on the hills (I’m close to the Clwydian Hills). Any advice please on a good simulator, suitable with a PC interface with Futaba 6EX system, please? Malcolm

Yes, thank you, Engine Doctor. I was planning to get the measurements off the existing and approach SImply Bearings - I’ve had good service from them in the past for automotive bearings👍

Thank you for posting this up. I am a returning modeller after many years - I have two Webra Speed 61 engines to re-commission. Hopefully, the lay up was good, but piston rings are on the list as well as main journal races (hopefully these are industry standard bearings). Malcolm