Are we all talking about the same GP Spacewalker? I have flown mine in fairly windy conditions, and felt pretty comfortable with it. I also fly mine with a Saito 100 with 9 oz of lead in the nose, and fiber gear has been added just in front of the wing. I also run oversized 4" tires on mine and it handles the grass field like a dream. I always take off on a slow roll, and then I like to really crank the throttle and run down the entire length of the runway with the tail up, and pull her up at the last minute even though I could have taken off the ground 150ft back. What I am trying to say is that I really feel comfortable with the way mine handles on the ground, and don't hurry getting it airborn. I just don't know what to say here..............I think my GP Spacewalker is a cream puff on the ground and in the air. As stated above, there may be something to having plenty of weight up front, because I do use a 16 oz tank for the thirsty Saito 100, which would also make her pretty heavy towards the nose with a full tank. I average about 12-15 minute flying times with this combo. The only real good advice I can give is not to give up on it, because it really is a great flying Plane.