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Old 04-13-2013, 07:00 PM
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Default RE: Hangar-9 Sopwith Camel Build Thread

I read an article in an RC magazine where a guy just puts each wheel on a scale one at a time. Put a book on the opposite wheel to keep it level. Then he calculates the CG. I think my next balance is going to be done that way. Also, this gives you lateral balance (left to right). You have to measure the distance from the mains to the tail or nose wheel, but the math is easy. I will make an Excel sheet to simplify.