One of the many purposes BME wanted to save weight with the engine is so people could use cans without the weight penalty. Also, with the weight savings of the engine, you can afford to do things properly without worrying about weight so much.... things like baffling. So many people have gave the BS line about how the weight saved is worthless if you have to add dead weight for balance..... There are so many things you can do to get the balance proper without adding "DEAD WEIGHT".... I have *NEVER* added dead weight to get the CG where it belongs. Move servos, batteries, receivers or other equipment around. Use light weight components like carbon fiber tailwheels. Put taller wheels on the main gear of your tail dragger... Taller usuaully equals a little heavier and added ground clearance with better grass runway performance. Use an alluminum spinner instead of carbon fiber( saves you a few bucks as well)........ All of these suggestions are for moving the CG forward, but similar ideas can be used to move it aft.... Another HUGE factor is giving consideration to CG while BUILDING the airframe.



*NEVER*
When I said never, that is meant to be read as since the time I opened my eyes to alternatives and quit building EXACTLY AS INSTRUCTED. I actually do not even use the instructions any longer.