Neil Guildford

Any chance of some help on where the CG should be on a Cermark F16??

Thanks
Neil

der_steuermann

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Hi Neil,

no prob. If you could make a drawing (plan view) of your wing with exact measurements of wing root length, wing tip length, span.. I'll be able to carry out an accurate CG calculation...

Ask Dave

Neil Guildford

Is the fuz irrelevant to the calculation?

Neil

Flyboy Dave

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The manual states....

...." The F-16 balance point is 6" from the cut-out in the wing." It also says.
...5 1/2" is OK, but no further than 6", and to set it with the gear down. [sm=thumbup.gif]

FBD.

Neil Guildford

Thanks for that info.

What engine are you using in yours and how do you find it flys? Whats the take-off and landing like? Your opinion would be appreciated so I can know what to expect this first flight.

Neil

der_steuermann

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Yes, it is.

Anybody interested in calculating any CG regardless of wing configuration? I would start a new thread then...

Generally this will be quite useful for all future speed plane designers and scratch builders.... [8D]

Lemme know!

Flyboy Dave

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I had an OS 1.08 FSR in mine, a very powerful engine. You have no worries,
it flies like a pattern plane...."on rails". Very sure, and straight tracking, no bad
snapping habits. Keep a couple clicks of throttle on it till it's about 5-6 feet off
the ground....do not try to float it in like a trainer.

I traded mine off last year, it always flew good....not real fast, the air scoop
underneath makes it kinda "draggy"....but it's a good stable plane. [sm=thumbup.gif]
FBD.

Neil Guildford

Sound nice, shame its not fast. Nevermind, my westfield hawk will have to be the fast one then.

Thanks
Neil