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Old 01-31-2004 | 01:08 PM
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DMcQuinn
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Default RE: CG

On this type of plane the CG is probably right on the spar. Can you feel or see the spar running parallel to the wing leading edge about 1/3 of the way back from the leading edge? If you can not detect the spar, then assume 1/4 or 1/3 back from the leading edge. in other words if the chord of the wing is 12 inches, measure back 3 or 4 inches. Slightly nose heavy is better than tail heavy for first flights