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Old 04-10-2006 | 07:44 AM
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Default lateral balance

I'm to the point in the build of my lt-40 that its time to balance the plane. I've got the forward/aft balance to where its level when balanced on my fingertips at the back edge of the forward spar as called or on the plans (by adjusting radio/rx placement). My question is what is the best technique for lateral balance. I took a length of fishing line and tied it to the engine's crankshaft (without prop) and tied a large loop that went around the rear of the plane just forward of the tail feathers. when I lifted it up it it remained level. I wasn't this lucky to have it nicely balanced without doing anyting was I? I'm thinking that friction of the loop on the sides of the square fuse at the rear limited the planes ability to tilt to the heavy side. Do you think I have it balanced or is there another method I should use to check my lateral balance. Thanks.