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Old 06-04-2007 | 09:37 AM
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Stew99
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Default RE: Formula to calculate CG movement

I think this will work


CG shift = (weight of object moved) * (distance moved) / (total weight)

In your example assuming a 3 lb airplane

4oz * 3in / 48oz = .25in