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Old 01-27-2003 | 05:00 AM
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Default Mounting the Tank on the CG?

If the center of the fuel tank is mounted directly over the CG, will the shifting fuel mass cause any problems? Tail heavy on the up lines (less stable) and nose heavy on the down lines (more stable). I would hate to find out that the fuel traveling to the rear of the tank would cause the CG to be too far aft and become unstable, especially on a maiden flight or landings. With the tank mounted directly behind the firewall, it would be nose heavy and gradually aproach the ideal CG. Sorry if I sound a little paranoid, but like I said it is my first time going this route

Thanks,

Mike