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Old 05-21-2020, 05:00 PM
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I have a set of plans that's a trike gear...Would like to make it a Taildragger ..My concern is the placement of the main in regard to the CG...I am not sure where they need to be...Any help is appreciated.....Jerry
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Typically you can't go wrong with the wheel center in line with the wing leading edge.
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Thanks guys...That will get me started.....

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