Skymaster T-45 CG - is the book correct
05-27-2009, 06:42 AM
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Skymaster T-45 CG - is the book correct
I have a older model Skymaster T-45 , The Instruction page calls for the CG to be set at 180 MM from the leading edge of the wing. A friend of mind who is a engineer was looking at it & did some calculating has mentioned that the CG should be closer to 10 " or about 250 MM. Flying the plane for the 1st time this past weekend, I had no problem with no flaps , but with flaps it seemed to have a Elevator stall.
I would like to know what other's are doing ( CG Wise ). Also with the Flaps upthe plane tracked very well.Thanks for any help on this
I would like to know what other's are doing ( CG Wise ). Also with the Flaps upthe plane tracked very well.Thanks for any help on this
05-27-2009, 09:04 AM
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RE: Skymaster T-45 CG - is the book correct
I don't know the T-45 but the SM F-16 call's for 135-145mm per the book. The field consensus indicates this is considerably nose heavy.
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05-27-2009, 10:38 AM
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RE: Skymaster T-45 CG - is the book correct
The SM and FB Hawk are basically the same airframe other than fine details, you may want to look at post #6 in the following thread:
http://www.rcuniverse.com/forum/m_8788102/tm.htm
http://www.rcuniverse.com/forum/m_8788102/tm.htm
