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Old 02-17-2006, 01:45 PM
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I just pulled my Q52 out of my Pitts and replaced it with a DA-50. Now I'm all mixed up on my C/G, can anyone tell me where the best C/G for this plane is. I'm looking for ease of flight not wild 3D stuff.

Also, can anyone tell me if the TNT gear really helps the landing/taking off of the 1/3 scale Great Planes Pitts?

Thanks Much,

Sheldon
Old 02-20-2006, 09:30 AM
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Please help,
I know there are a few of you guys still out there flying your Great Planes Pitts! Can you please let me know where to start my center of gravity at?

Please.....
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Default RE: GP Pitts C/G

Great Planes says its 5-5 3/4" Back from the top wing's leading edge. Seems like a good starting point. If you look the plane up Tower's site it will give you all of the tech notes for CG, throws, etc. Here's the link http://www2.towerhobbies.com/cgi-bin...&I=LXAVP9&P=ML
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Default RE: GP Pitts C/G

Thanks for your post. that is where I had it with the Q52 and I just remember (But can't seem to find the post) that a different C/G made the plane more managable especially on landing where my problem is. I was hoping someone would remember that.

Thanks much,

Sheldon

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