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Old 05-19-2004 | 09:44 AM
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Default Effect of moving CG?

Could someone explain the basics of CG placement? I've head about calculating the MAC based of wing cord and sweep but still don't "get" the effect that different % would have on flight performance. For example, I have heard (perhaps falsely) that moving the CG back makes the plane more aerobatic/less stable. I have a heavily modified BUSA Eindecker on which I've moved the wing forward into the scale location. Can I still used the balance point indicated on the plans?