ORIGINAL: crazy nick
My sig complete minus fuel weighs almost exactly 6 1/2 lbs. However to balance I will need to add 6 oz. (roughly) to the nose. Would it be worth it to buy new engine mounts and slide the engine foward? I have it mounted as per plans. I just think 6 oz. seems like alot. Plus I was happy the plane came in at such a light weight. Be a shame to heavy it up just to balance.
No, it is not a shame. You only add weight (unnecessary weight) to have it balance, precisely. Old folks will tell you that a heavy plane flies better. Also that a extremely heavy war bird flies even better:-) I would not believe that! But, to add weight in order to have the model's CG in place, is a must.
Gerry