Ahhh finally someone who has flown this plane.. thanks for the info.. have not done the balancing yet.. is there an easier way than what the manual says...ie: hold the plane on the datum points with your fingertips... come on this plane is way too big to do this that way... but also am not willing to pay the 30 bucks plus to get a balance stand... maybe im wtong... lord knows it wouldnt be the first time..