ORIGINAL: forestroke
Thanks, combatpigg... I will most likely replace the engine with one that is lighter so that I don't have to add any weight. that will be the first step. Then I will try to get use to flying with a little flaperon. As for stripping the plane... I'd rather build one ground up! But thanks for the words of advice.
Hi again...
Do things in stages.... over-powering a plane is not unusual. Instead of changing everything at once, just start with getting the CG right. Typically you should move the CG 1/8" at a time, so being 1" off is a long way for a model plane. Get the CG right, and if that does not make the plane fly to your satisfaction, then only then would I go and replace the engine. Using lead at the tail is not too bad a deal to try things out a bit. Stick the lead to the surface, fly a bit. If you are happy, only then do you look in to shifting gear around to avoid adding lead. Put an extension on the battery, and shift it further back. Move the throttle servo back.... elevator and rudder servo's back, etc.
BUT, do things one change at a time otherwise you will learn very little about what affects your plane's characteristics.
gus