OK, I added tip weight (another nickel) and moved the LOs back about 1/4". That, and a little tweak of the outboard flap, cured the "light outsides" tendency. Much more consistent line tension everywhere.
Flew it several times today. I don't think I've ever put it through the complete pattern, in order, yet, but I have now done all the maneuvers anyhow, including the overhead eights, always scariest for me, and the hourglass although it insists on making a very round top (how DO you guys get that top flat?), and the clover which is just a very involved maneuver for me. Pretty sloppy looking but done.
I believe the reverse wingover is the nicest thing it does, nice square corners, the half-lap inverted very precise, positive tension everywhere, just good and solid...and I think I know why: The CG is farthest forward then, carrying a full fuel load (2 oz.). The plane is much touchier toward the end of the flight.
So I'm thinking, maybe the CG could stand to be moved forward a little. The landing gear is kinda springy, fine on smooth touchdowns but becomes bouncy if you drop it in at all, so I'm going to try to stiffen it up with a wire brace between the legs about halfway up, and wire doublers from there down to the wheels--thereby also adding a little nose weight. Maybe I'll even add some fairings while I'm at it.
Remains to be seen how it will come out but that's the next project. I LOVE how this airplane flies!
--Ray