Looking back at the specs at 14.5 lbs that is 33 oz/ft. squared. That doesn't bother me, but it us a fully symetrical wing. Back off to a 40 to 45cc gasser would lower weight some. 14 lbs gives a 32 oz. load. A lot of airobatic planes weigh in at that. Guess basically it comes down to the air foil design. The GP wagstaff Extra comes in at the same and a lot of people say it lands ok.