JT:

Thanks so much for your info as well.. I'm learning very quickly that every little bit helps. Your info on the links from the swashplate was something I didnt realize.. Blade tracking is the next major step for me so it will come in very helpful. Any thoughts on the ball joint pliers I've seen on several sites for removal and re-attachment of those links?

I'll also try turning the battery sideways with the elastic bands and see what that does for CG.. Will also check the tail boom.. (another thing I wouldnt have thought of . I did try quarters taped to the nose and did achieve a level CG, but it took 5 quarters to do it which equaled 34.5 grams to get the job done.

I've tried to read as many of the posts on the 22e thread as I've had time for that seem relevant as well, but like all new things I'm at the point where I'm not sure what it is that I even need to know, or understand. I'm confident that I'll get there sooner or later, just dont want to bend too many parts along the way from being stupid

Thanks again.. RB