Originally Posted by aeajr

I moved the servos forward. These were the standard sized servos that came with the RTF Spirit Select. They were a very tight fit to get into the nose. HS-85s or 81s would have been a much better choice but shifting that weight forward helped reduce the lead in the nose.

Drilled into the nose block and inserted lead there to get it as far forward as possible, Think I ultimately had about 1 oz of lead in the nose and that was all that was needed.

Added spoilers with servos in the wings.

When I was done I had taken out about 3 oz of the lead needed to balance the Spirit. Flew much better after that. I think my all up at that point was about 34 or 35 ounces or something like that.





I still have the Spirit but it rarely see the air these days as I have a fleet of molded gliders for the winch now. But every once in a great while I bring it out to play.