Hey there guys. I have just finished my build of the 3D Hot Hots from the short kit. The build thread is [link=http://www.rcuniverse.com/forum/m_6707116/tm.htm]Here[/link]. I was getting her balanced and ended up with the CG at 26% MAC. This should be a safe starting point was my thought and I can go back from there. 25% or so for the maiden is my normal routine. I was looking at the plans before I put them away, and noticed the CG mark was far more forward than I had expected. I measured it and it is between 22-23% MAC. This seems very nose heavy, to me, for a plane of this type. Does anyone have an Idea why it would be so far forward? I usually end up in the 27-29% range on my sport planesand am at 31% on my last design befiore the Hots. Thanks in advance for your your help.

Kbear:

Trust the manufacturers recommendations for maden and then adjust to your style and liking. Most of my club buddies will not fly my stuff, cause way too toutchie. Am cumfortable with it, so don't change. That said, there is quick and there is flat stupid. Learn the difference. Nice looking bird!!!! They fly well. ENJOY

rmenke, Thanks for your reply.