Flatana C.G. question
09-27-2005, 06:37 PM
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Flatana C.G. question
I have completed assembling the flatana, and i placed the marks on the wings whre the center of gravity is supposed to be... but when i hold it upside down, the battery needs to be in FRONT of the landign gear to be balanced...??? i dont nkow what to do, in all hte pics the velcro is behind teh landing gear....should i add weights or jsut put hte battery up front?
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09-28-2005, 07:45 AM
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RE: Flatana C.G. question
I'm no expert at CG, or flying for that matter...
but it sounds like the CG should be forward of the wheels. I wouldn't make the plane any heavier by adding weights as it will probably negatively affect the flight characteristics.
but it sounds like the CG should be forward of the wheels. I wouldn't make the plane any heavier by adding weights as it will probably negatively affect the flight characteristics.
