So... First flight wasn't that stellar, but the fault was mine not the design. I've got a photo but the video didn't turn out as it was nearly dark by the time the wind slowed enough to have a go.
First, this plane is FAST!!! Holy Cow! I expected it, but actually doing it is different than knowing.
For the build, my software won't allow me to adjust scaling so the tiled print turned a 24" span into a 22" span. The build went well. The ready to fly weight with a 3S 1000maH battery, Emax 2205, and Bheli 30A esc was 278g.
The plane felt heavy with such a small wing span and I was concerned with the fairly small ailerons not having enough authority. The plane hand launched well and at about 60% throttle climbed out at better than 45 degrees like a rocket. I levelled it off and turned it back. The tiny ailerons ( with 30% expo) immediately put it into a barrel roll. I ended up with it toward the setting sun and I couldn't tell which side of the plane was up so I chopped the throttle and watched it hit the ground. The foam was messed up from the battery trying to come through the nose but the rest of the plane was in good shape. I'm going to fix the nose and tune on my radio some this evening to slow down the roll and try again tomorrow.
Overall, this seems to be a great design. It is easy to build and tough if involved in a bad landing (as I've proved). It is VERY responsive and fast! I am looking forward to the full plans for this thing.
Awesome work James!