It turns out that our bathroom scale is way out of tune. with fuel, it weighs 7.75 lbs, and i hope to shave about 4 oz of of it by going to an aluminum gear. Mine is fiberflass with a 3/8 inch spring steel wire running through it. As it currently is, the wing loading is about 28.5 oz/ sq ft. it is manufactured by vmar, and i am not too happy with the company. If i can take 4 oz off, it will make it about 27.5 oz/sq ft. The wing area has increased by 24 sq in because i changed the aileron stock from one inch stock to an inch and a half. The ailerons that came with the plane were far too small. This also increased the responsiveness at low speeds, almost eliminating my landing problem. HOWEVER i can wall it when i am inverted, so i have found a way around the problem. If you guys have any more tips, They are much appreciated.