I took the advice and adjusted my throws to 50% and my exponential to 33%. Added a little lead in the nose. I had already put the control rod on the longest hole in the horn. The elevators are now quite "sluggish" in comparison to where I started out. Perfect flying weather today. Engine sure starts easier with a starter vs. finger. Surprise, I actually enjoyed the flight! Plane obeyed my control inputs, still quite spirited, but for the first time I felt I was in full control vs hanging on for dear life. The plane is still quite sensitive to elevator as well as ailerons. Enjoyed it so much I flew it again. The plane zips around smartly and it glides quite well provided you give it some nose down. Then I quit because I have a rather small battery in this plane, to get it to fit in the wing root I had to use a 220 maH NiNM glider battery, and I had quite a bit of time on the battery since I last charged it. Turns out I needn't have worried, 3 full tanks and two aborted launches and all the battery needed was a squirt of juice ... about 50 mah. I have tamed this Devil and it belly lands on the grass quite gracefully. Next flight I plan to do some loops and rolls.

Now I wonder if anyone has a small 1/2A starter they would like to swap for a full size one. I have two full size and I fear too much power for the little motors. This 09 is just big enough to give you a nasty finger cut.