tucson

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I have a Yellow aircraft P-47 which I built several years ago.

I started flying it again recently and noticed that I had more down elevator then I would like for straight flight.
I would like to check the balance again but no longer have the manual. Can anyone please give me the balance point?

Also if my memory is correct I remember someone saying that the airplane does require some down elevator even if it is balanced correctly.
I am using a G-62 and it fly's beautiful except for all the down trim.

Thanks for your help
Stan

Lnewqban

If it flies beautifully the CG is about right (not tail heavy).

Check for not enough down-thrust angle by observing changes in pitch with and without power.

If that is OK, then you could experiment with shimming the leading edge of the wing (reducing incidence).

Best

tucson

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It does fly well. some down thrust might be in order. I need to recheck the incidence.

Thanks for responding.
Stan

John Baligrodzki

Tucson,

Manual says. CG is: 5 1/4 " behind leading edge of wing at root.

Regards,

John B.

tucson

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Thanks John,

Stan