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Old 08-03-2006 | 05:47 PM
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Default RE: Edge 540?????

The best way to check and see if your CG is where you want it for this type of plane is to roll inverted. You shouldn't need more than a very slight touch of down to keep the nose level. Many 3D ships are set up to fly hands off inverted, or even climb. I prefer to have mine set up needing a touch of down. A tail heavy set up is not needed for good 3D. So its open to interpretation and preference, but if you need more than a touch of down move the CG back. I had that plane for a long time. It will tolorate a very wide range of CG placement with no ill effects. You wil find, however, as you move the CG back coupling wil change and pitch will become more sensitive.