I looked I to the Vanessa system, I think too complex for balancing this foam plane. Probably later when I start my hangar 9 Carbon Cub which is a huge plane. I think for now I will just balance with my fingers the best I can using the manuals cg suggestions. I already did a quick balance test at 63mm in and it looked perfect and I believe a slight nose heavy condition which I hear is a good thing. I might to the dowel system you suggested...sounds cheap and easy and more accurate. I'll decide later, but for now I'll just finger balance so I can just do some practice hops....like one foot off the ground and land, lol... Gonna take this real slow.