I picked up a 4.8 volt glow ignitor that needs a little service. With the extra weight of 4 1800mah AA's and ignitor unit, that should make up most of the weight. The pilot I really want to find for this plane is an Indianna Jones doll, but right now I cant find one. Thanks for the tips. I will get it finished next week, and it will be about another month before I get some decent flying weather to try it out.