CG not balancing as manual prescribes Dynam AT-6 Texan

[Pilotguy]

With 3-cell 2200mah as far forward as it will go and adding 8 quarter ounce weights on the cowling, the CG just barely balances level on my CG machine and even that is at 80mm aft of the Wing leading edge. The manual says CG should be 70-75mm aft of leading edge. I even took out the pilot figures. All those quarter ounce weights has me concerned. I wish the manual says where the center of lift is. If I accept a CG balance too far aft of what the manual says, it may be too tough to control. How far aft of what the manual says is acceptable before controllability becomes too difficult? Thank You. This is the Dynam AT-6 Texan 1370mm. See pic of weights.

[ronwc]

Make sure you're balancing it inverted, most guys add 3 oz of nose weight with a 2000 3s battery and they seem to fly fine. Also make sure to add washout to ailerons (both up a little).