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Old 06-27-2013 | 10:40 PM
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Jannica
 
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From: Borlange, SWEDEN
Default RE: Retrojet 75 Turbine trainer

Hello!
I´m planning to start building this aircraft. I have the plan and the CNC-kit laid out on my building board. But I have some concerns about the build. I understand that this construction is prone to end up terrible tail heavy. In an article in June/July 2013 of RCJI, Dave Swarbrick says that he had to put 24oz / 680g of lead in the nose to maintain a correct C of G. Have you guys noticed this problem? If so, how do you intend to handle it? Personally I don´t fancy the idea of flying around with that much lead in the nose.
I have some thoughts about maybe make the nose a little longer or mowing the engine and the corresponding bulkhead a little forward or maybe both. But I haven’t made up my mind yet. What do you think?

Jannica
Sweden