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Old 09-25-2012 | 11:00 AM
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Default RE: CG'ing A Large Jet

As some have elluded to, with full size aircraft it is done with scales and not outside, but in a hangar. You dont want wind messing up the readings. However it is important to set the attitude correctly to get an accurate measure. Sometimes the manufacturer will describe a wedge be created and placed on the fuselage with which you use to level by placing blocks under nose or tail wheel.