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Old 10-22-2009, 03:03 PM
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Please check and see if my calculations ar correct.
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From what I could see of your drawings, they are correct. I assume you are show 25% and 33% MAC
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That looks good. Make sure you set the CG with the worse case scenario as far as onboard fuel is concerned.
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See if it agrees with this. Dan. http://www.geistware.com/rcmodeling/cg_calc.htm#mac
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It came out the same with in 1/16 inch. I'm going to start with a forward CG, and work it back untill I get it where I like. Maiden flight Saturday, keep your fingers crossed.

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