Bingo, I wish I could be where your at to check your plane and even test fly it along side mine. What is the all up front weight ? It just does'nt make sense why we have drastically different flying characteristics. Would you be interested in talking over the phone to me for comparisons. 1 -435-716-5470 at work. Lets get this resolved to your satisfaction. If I'm not in the shop, leave your return number. seeya then, Mike