One thing you guys are overlooking: Weight. If you can make the airplane lighter your landing speed can be slower with less risk of stalling. Also C.G. A "nose heavy" plane typically lands hotter than a properly balanced one. One last thing to consider is your landing technique. I have a G.P. SU-31 that weighs almost 15 lbs. (heavy as far as I'm concerned) and I can still bring it down in a fairly tight area with proper throttle management and by paying close attention to the attitude and speed. I don't use flaps or spoilers of any kind. Just skill.

John Pavlick
Team Black Magic, Tech-Aero Designs