Eyeguy,
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I just got the GP Christian Eagle and have to decide on an engine for it now. I was thinking of the G 62 as well. Two questions: 1) does this engine create CG problems by making the plane nose heavy ? and 2) Is there going to be any problems with prop clearance ? Your advise will be much appreciated !
I just did balance today and discovered that the G-62 is very heavy on the nose. My battery packs for smoke and RX weigh 11 oz. I needed to mount them as far back into the tail as possible. So from the following photos you can see that I cut the monokote away from the back side of the plane and put the batteries in on some trays. With this mod the plane is at 18.5 lbs. and balances at around 5-7/8" from the front top wing.
LeoSpike