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Old 06-08-2009, 06:18 PM
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Scratch building a plane. I am trying to remember the formula for determining the planes CG. If anyone knows it can you post ithere.
Old 06-08-2009, 06:24 PM
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Google CG calculator and a link will come up for it you will hvae to enter demintions of the wings and poof ytou hve your cg range
Old 06-08-2009, 06:25 PM
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heres a link       http://www.scaleaero.com/CG_Calculator.htm


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Old 06-09-2009, 06:04 PM
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Thats a pretty handy site there. I will remember that by bookmarking it.

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Old 06-10-2009, 10:16 AM
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good old fashion formula is 1/3 of the wing chord. works most of the time as a starting point. even with the formula's, its a re- adjusting game anyhow. dick
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That is a handy site. I thank all for your help and suggestions. Now I can move ahead with more confidence when I put her in the air.
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What does your wing and plane look like? What is the length of each panel and root and tip chord? Also if there is any sweep to the wing...

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