Hangar9 80" Cub, Saito 56, suitable as APM platform?

I've been thinking about trying APM in an airplane, and looking at different planes to get.  I just had the thought that I already have a few planes that I'm not using, and this one seems like the most likely candidate.  It's in good shape, but hasn't flown in a few years. 

 

How well would this type of airplane work with APM?  My intended use would mostly be for aerial surveying.  I'm sure I could drop in a huge gas tank, and with the 56 purring along, could stay up for a long time.

 

My biggest concerns are with the engine. Flameouts, and oil spraying down the cockpit getting on the camera, etc.

 

Is anybody else using a plane like this?

 

 

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