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Old 12-31-2011 | 07:27 AM
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Default RE: Reducing weight 4*60 tail

Yes I have done so on many airplanes but mostly old timer types. As the others seem to have hinted at, its often for very little gain especially on that type airplane.

If you are doing this to help with a CG problem (CG to far aft) Then here is a very effective method that simply moves the battery forward along side or under the engine and invloves no adding of lead.

John
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