Well since you are not into 3D wingloading is not as much of an issue for you. I have a Patty with the Brillelli 46 and the wing loading is 31oz. It flies like a baby and floats forever on landing so I dont know how that guy can say it flew heavy.

I had the 46 in a 72" GSP Planes Yak and the wingloading was 45oz. Plane flew great and was fun to snap with the extra weight... just landing becomes an issue.. go from flying to droping like a brick in one click of the throttle. Wasn't too much fun landing

I would get the 26 because your plane is pretty light.. get a good prop and you will be completely happy.

Just remember that planes were a lot heavy not too long ago and they all flew fine. Today all you see if ppl putting 300oz+ torq. on a 1/4 scale plane and people taking wingloading to a whole new level. Yes a plane flies better lite.. but there is tons of overkill going on today.

The fact that you saved atleast 2.5 pounds on it from when it was flown last is a world of difference in itself. Put her up high and learn how it stalls at slow speeds and then land a bit faster.

Hope this helps...