I had mine at about 7.25 and I didnt use any elevator trim. Flew pretty level. Landings were nose high and a little hot but pretty good. I m having trouble with it pulling right. I imagine its from the engine being side mounted right. I never did balance the wings. I wish I would have cause third flight I stacked it in the dirt on takeoff. Wants to roll right on me real bad when the motor is turning up. To much weight to the right combined with all that thrust must be making it pull reall hard. Ive just about got it fixed. It's not showroom anymore but wont look to bad. Get a long runway at least if you have a 11x8 on it. I can tell it's going to be a blast to fly though once I work out the bugs.