I'm going to move the CG aft some (by moving the backup battery toward the tail, and maybe adding a few pounds of lead to the tail spring mount) and THEN I might adjust the horizontal stab.
+++++++++++++++ Thanks, makes complete sense now. You really are fine-tuning this bird. = Having the CG float around (and within) the fwd part of the range is better, but you already know that. = If you must have a battery (or other heavy object) behind the seats, please secure it really well - these things become missiles in an accident. Consider finding a reason to make another engine mount or shortening the present mount by a few mm. (Won't be the first time you did something three times to get it perfect). When you get around to moving the prop and hub back a tad, that will also contribute without adding any weight, as will any weight you may save on the new cowl. Good luck Steve J
