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Old 04-11-2002, 11:59 AM
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I understand that the plane is very tail heavy. model airplane news had a review back in 96 and it took 12ozs of lead to balance with a 120 o.s. up front. at 14 to 15 pounds the wing loading is about 30 to 32 ozs per square foot . that means hot landings. i have looked at the rcs140 supere nice engine. i think i will build mine ready to fly less engine the put it on the balance stand and see how much weight it is going to take to balance it . then make a selection on the engine. i am sheeting the plane in all contest grade balsa and lighting all the formers from f7 to f11. i am even cutting down the main stringers from their back. i want a final weight of 13 pounds max ready to fly. mybe i am dreaming but i am going to try.