Hi all: I am new to the list and planing on building a Fly Baby. The electrical system comments interest me as I would like to have one in my plane. I've seen a lot of homebuilts with the battery mounted behind the seat/s. I have not received my Fly Baby plans yet so I really don't know if this is possible with this aircraft; but if so, it would certainly help distribute the weight a lot better. I weigh 160 lbs so I feel I'd be well within the plane tolerances. Do not like night flying so lights and all of that is not important. I would like to have a starter though. Also, does anyone know the weight difference between the recommended Continental engine and the Rotax 912? I'd love to hang one of them babies on the nose of the plane. As a side comment, I usually rent a Piper Cub or an Aeronca L3 which, of course, I have to hand-prop. When I do this, I stand behind the prop (on the right side of the fuselage looking forward), with my left foot wedged under the right tire. I then prop the plane and, as soon as it starts, I reach inside the cockpit to adjust the throttle. Once that is done, I simply walk around the strut and get in. I think this is a lot safer than standing in front of a turning propeller. I have no idea if a similar approach would work with a Fly Baby. BTW, I'm located in Deltona, Florida (between Orlando and Daytona) so if there's anyone nearby either building or flying, drop me a line or give me a call. Regards, Luis Hernandez Jr. CEO Payne Corporation MotorcycleShopper.com | MotoDirectory.com | MotorcycleBooks.com MotoSalvage.com | MotoMail.com | MotoBanners.com | MotoClubs.com Voice (407) 860-1989 - Fax (407) 574-1014 - eMail: mshopper@cfl.rr.com