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Old 10-17-2007 | 08:13 PM
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Default Do I need less downthrust?

I have a Cap 232 73" wingspan 12.5 lbs. I just test flew it the other day and it flys great, but now I have to dial it in. I was at the forward end on the CG and when I flew straight and level at 3/4 throttle, then cut back to idle, the plane continued straight and level with a gradual nose down attitude after about 5 seconds. Ok, now I decided to move the CG back a bit and really try to find a good spot to leave it. I did the 3/4 throttle, level flight test again, and reduced the power to idle. Now the plane starts a gradual climb, does this mean I have a degree or so of too much downthrust with the CG back a little bit farther?