propbuster,, my girlfriend started on the same exact set-up you have, it's a good flying plane and the mds-40 is still running good. the CG on the plane is 3 1/8 to 3 5/8 from the leading edge of the wing, the control throws are elevator 3/8-up 3/8-down rudder 3/4 right 3/4-left ailerons 1/4-up 1/4 down. i have a manual if you have any more questions feel free to write,,,, Larry