upon further inspection the +2 1/2 degress incidence in the wing and +1 1/2 degrees in the stabilizer are correct. the plane calls for 0 degrees on both engine thrust angles. I think I found the problem. it has about 1 inch of up thrust in it. well, the top of the prop is about 1/2 inch back from 0 degrees and the bottom is about 1/2 inch forward of 0 degrees. i guess i forgot to add washers when i changed the engine on it last.

i'll take it off and set it at zero degrees thrust angle. that should do the trick

the CG is in the middle of the recommended range

thanks for all the help everyone

hulio