tele,

Is 28% the recommended c.g. position? If so, you should definitely add ballast in the nose to get the c.g. right, especially if you are a beginner. Do this no matter how much lead it takes! The last thing you want as a beginner is a tail heavy aircraft.

Putting the stabilizer on the level marks should be fine.

If your aircraft is glow powered, I would reccomend balancing it with an empty tank.

Tip: If you need lead, go down to the local garage and purchase a strip of self adhesive lead weights used for balancing car tires, inexpensive and very handy.

/Red B.