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Old 02-10-2009, 06:31 PM
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A friend bought a Cedar Hobbies Lift Meister (without the engine) at an RC auction. Looks like a "fun" plane.
He would like to know exactly where the CG should be.

Any help would with the CG location be greatly appreciated.

Plus engine suggestions would be also be helpful.

thanks,
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Old 02-10-2009, 11:00 PM
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Anywhere from 1/4 chord back from the l/e to 1/3 back, start forward, then move back until you are happy.
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Old 02-10-2009, 11:33 PM
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I am running a Saito 150 on mine and it lifts off in 10 feet. it floats forever on landing and I suspect it needs to be heavier to get it down consistantly on our 400 ft long field. The instructions reccomend a 120 2stroke to equivalent gas.

instructions list the cg as on the main spar. I balanced mine exactly like that and it flies and handles great. I like to call it a big marshmallow as it just floats around and is lots of fun to mess around with. I plan to install a gas motor to learn how they work and I also have a large candy drop bay installed for fun fly events.

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Old 02-11-2009, 09:27 AM
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Thanks guys for all the information.

He is a very good flyer but wants to "fly by the book" and is usually over prepared.
He was also talking about a Saito 150 so I'll share your experience with him.

I am sure he will like this plane.

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I just got a Sachs 3,.2 gas engine with CDI and I have a Lift Master. Will the Sachs be too much engine if flown with the throttle? What is max engine that has been used? Thank you very much.

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