jefflangton

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My dr1 weighs in at 17lbs 13oz. Power is a dle30 with stock muffler. Two 2000mah nimh batts. It took almost 2lbs on firewall to balance. The builder put the servos in the tail, not sure why. I know that means more weight up front, but I calculated moving them forward and running controls back and it doesnt seem like it would make much difference. All said, it flys like a dream, almost seems floaty on landing. Just wondering if almost 18lbs seems heavy for this model. I hate to change anything because it flys so nice.

Warbird Man

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If it flies good, I wouldn't worry about it. Mine weighs in at exactly 17 lbs. It balanced out without any nose weight with a G-26 w/mag ignition, RX and smoke battery packs close to under cockpit area. Just make sure the C.G. is correct and your engine is well tuned.

jefflangton

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If you dont mind me asking, where is your cg set? Mine may be nose heavy. It was light at first and that flight was not fun!

Warbird Man

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C.G. exactly as per plan which is about 3-5/8" from leading edge back underneath the top wing. I do not recommend flying it tail heavy, If you have a dead stick, it will loose airspeed very fast and it will drop like a rock. The plane has alot of lift but also alot of drag. It is a good flying plane when set up correctly but it does not like to take off or land in cross wind situations. Hope that helps

jefflangton

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Thanks, Ill check mine again. Youre exactly right about the crosswinds, my albatros doesnt like it either!