To anyone:

I am new to this sport and have read the how too's and such but am still needing some help. Typically these planes come with a 350 motor and C gearing. Mine came with a 400 motor and D gearing. I did not order this as an extra it just came with it. HobbyTron sent a 1060 prop but it seems like I do better with a 1080. I ordered two planes at the same time 1 for me and 1 for a friend. His come with the 350 and the motor is significantly lighter. It seems like his does much better and both of us are having a hard time getting my CG correct and finding a prop to work well with my plane. This is my first plane and I am getting a little discouraged. I have lightened it up as much as possible and tried 7 and 8 cell packs. It seems like no matter what I do I stay nose heavy and have very little power during landings. I almost have to run full throttle to stay up and when I back off enough to land I lose almost all control.

Does anyone have a 400 motor on this plane? If so what prop are you running and how did you get it to balance correctly? I've tried adding weight but that seems like it only makes it worse. I appreciate any help for this wanna be pilot.

Good Day and God bless.