ORIGINAL: rfw195

Joe, I have the CG right on the hairy edge with the 10.5 ounces. I flew it with 9 ounces and it was noticeably tail-heavy. The only alternative I see is to maybe switch to a gasser later down the road, which I'm certain would allow me to remove most of the dead weight. I basically have the weight of a gasser now with the 1.60 and not the extra power. The plane really does fly well even with the weight and this engine. Not a 3-D machine by any means. I will fly as is for a while and if I become bored with it I will put a gasser in it.
Thanks all for the compliments on the plane.