Guys, thanks for the follow ups.
I have a couple of ideas to try when I go out testing tomorrow.

The plane I am setting up is a scratch built open-B combat plane me and some buddies in Dallas have been refining. Here is a picture. Engine is a OS 25FX on a mousse can and a 9x4 MA. I am turning about 18K RPM on the ground with this rig. All-up weight is 2lb 12oz - Super fun airplane to fly.

Almost all the planes flown in this class are short coupled, long wingspan airplanes. A wide flight envelope and high maneuverability are essential for good scores (Just like the big ones) Sharp high-G turning maneuvers, especially at high speeds, are a big edge on the competition.

I also have a Su-Do-Khoi and a Fun-51 I bash around as sport airplanes. I have been playing with flap mixing on all of these.

Keep the discussion going! This is good stuff.