hey thanks everyone for your help. went to the LHS last night to sell a plane on consignment and also got advice on my swift. they said it would fly fine even with a lighter battery. i decided to fly it today on my lunch hour and it did well, although the wind likes to throw it around.

let me tell you, it crashes as good as it flies! i am a true believer in the ms composit brand now and will definitely buy more from them in the future.