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Taz_Hobbies 03-10-2012 06:31 PM

Setting CG without having plans or specs ???
 
I have one of these...
http://i1125.photobucket.com/albums/...d/108_6286.jpg
(have no idea what it is!)

48" span job with a little ASP .46 now on the nose. Would would be a good rule of thumb to get the CG set to?
I seem to remember 33% of the chord back from the leading edge was a good rule of thumb for sport type planes. Would this work on a stunt / 3D type?

Also, set the CG with the tank full, half or empty? What do you guys think?



k12rc 03-10-2012 07:09 PM

RE: Setting CG without having plans or specs ???
 
if you have a smart phone get the free app CG Calc v2 has a lot of useful info

zacharyR 03-10-2012 07:33 PM

RE: Setting CG without having plans or specs ???
 
look at that wing cord... just fly it ... it's none issue

ThumbSkull 03-10-2012 07:52 PM

RE: Setting CG without having plans or specs ???
 
Start at 33% of the wing chord measured at the root.

Jezmo 03-11-2012 06:11 AM

RE: Setting CG without having plans or specs ???
 
+1 for 33% to start. Adjust to your liking from there.

Taz_Hobbies 03-11-2012 08:15 AM

RE: Setting CG without having plans or specs ???
 
Thank you everyone. I was inclined to use the 33% as a starting point and I thank you for confirming. I appreciate it.

ThumbSkull 03-11-2012 09:07 AM

RE: Setting CG without having plans or specs ???
 
33% is a good starting point for 3D on any non-swept symmetrical wing.


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