Originally Posted by JohnBuckner

I certainly do heartily concur with Vertical Grimmace's suggestion and one step at a time is always what should be applied not only airframe changes but also this needs to be applied to learning to fly. Airmanship is always and for all of us a climb up an airmanship ladder and omit basic steps (rungs) then that will always come back to bite you in the butt latter. This is why most here and virtually all experienced flyers will suggest getting help from a mentor (instructor).

Sorry back to the airframe. In my opinion two things need to be accomplished before the next flight, You might call that step one:

Move that CG forward AND at least double your wing band count. Step 2 adding down thrust later only as needed.

John