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Old 03-31-2005 | 01:35 PM
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Default RE: Modified All Star Bipe CG?

ORIGINAL: Fred420
So, I balance it right on the leading edge of the lower wing? Right now it balances 2 1/2" from the LE of the top wing.

Also, how do you get it to and balance rightside up? It does not "hang" like my top and low wing one's do.

Yes, this is my first Bipe and if I balance it where you said, I need alot of lead in the tail. I am using 3 Hitec HS-322HD servos, Futaba Rx, and an Magnum .15 w/ stock muffler.

Thanks for the help,
Fred
Draw an imaginary line straight up from the leading edge of the bottom wing to the underside of the top wing.

Balance upright at this point. It should 'hang' as expected.

Like 50+ wrote, these little bipes don't like to fly heavy, so I'd avoid the use of lead if at all possible. If it is tail-heavy when balanced at the point I recommend, then it would be better if you can move your receiver pack, or even re-locate the servos rather than adding lead.

Dan