ORIGINAL: wayne260
I have been told by people before that that best way to balance an F3A model is to have it inverted, however when I ask why I have never been able to get an answer. Is this true? Is it better to balance inverted than upright and if so why? Thoughts / comments.
Wayne,
The answer to your direct question lies in the fact that the CG of most any low wing model will be located above the wing, vertically, in the fuselage. When you invert the model and are holding it up by the wing, the CG will be below the hold point and help stabilize the model. You make gravity your friend.
On the other hand, a pattern model's CG is not that far away, vertically, from the wing but is usually still above it. It will be easier to balance it inverted but upright is no deal breaker either.
Think of it this way....is it easier to balance something on top of a ball or easier to hang something below it