Lots of hours under my belt, most in the Navy S-2, C-1 and P-3's. Multiple systems for navigation.
The tailcone is parallel to the ground as it is. Anyone who has flown the airplane does not recommend wheel landings. 3 point is fine. I guess the added forward weight of a O320 with a C172 propeller might be the reason for that. Empty CG is at forward limit.
I'll be flying it shortly. Need to rerig the elevator trim. IP flew it for 3 hours for insurance reasons last weekend. Out of Mojave Air and Space Port (KMHV). Loaded to max gross, 1700#, Field elevation 2800; DA over 5000'. Never saw a C150 climb like that, ever. And the Service Ceiling is 13500 feet. Important here with MEA'S running 8.5 to 10.5 feet within 20 miles. And, the airconditioning kicks in around 80500 feet as a rule.