Hi, saving total weight is possible by using more expensive carbon equipment. The biggest Q is how much can u save on the tail? or the area behind the tube...If that area is as heavy as it is now, you will HAVE to add dead nose weight, and that will make the expensive equipment useless. Hence I keep wondering how you can reduce the wt. off that heavy tail...what about slimming down the turtle deck in some way? Punch holes in the turtle deck too? The holes are a good idea, as long as they dont compromise the structural integrity of the plane.

Finally, how are you setting up the single elevator servo? Carbon push rod with bellcrank?