Bernard - the fabric wings are fine; mine are Ceconite, and if kept hangared (to beat UV radiation, and other problems) the stuff has a very long life. It can be tested at each annual inspection - at which you can usually assist, saving money and learning the aircraft. Not sure of cost; check around! Where are you?
Wish I still weighed 185! There is a weight increase measure that you can take - involves adding a strip to your horizontal stabilizer, and it raises your LSA weight to #1320. A good thing. My field is at 1028', and I'm often off the ground in 1/3 of our 3000' paving; landing is usually using half of it. Trees only on one end, but up in a shortish takeoff, we're quite well clear of them, even loaded up. Your 2350' ought to be fine! Our grass strip here is often rather soggy, so I use the asphalt - just keep your tires properly inflated, and all is well. I have recapped tires, by the way - lots cheaper, and work just fine. Many airlines use them.
The Coupe is my favorite plane - tho have flown others. It is friendly and if one has some sense, quite the good fly! I will soon be going with the top down - usually some April days through Oct. - the plane is warm enough in winter,too, at least into the teens, and cooler air does make for more sprightly performance. You will have a good lot of fun! Do a good pre-buy inspection; it will pay you. Keep in touch, if you like - Steve
