RE: Wing Loading and Warbirds
As you're comfortable with your trainer, you could try adding some lead right on the cg. Won't affect the balance but it will force you (at your own pace) to land it hotter (and you won't be able to float it in).
An alternative is to build a spad (I LOVE the demon) a low wing tail dragger. That plane floats like an brick and will force you to fly it in.