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Old 12-17-2007 | 12:20 AM
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Default RE: Vanessa c.g. Rig: How to.

I'm in the process of converting a HobbyZone SC to a low-wing trainer. I have a question about locating the CG. I've used my version of the Vanessa rig and am not sure if I'm making a correct application. Take a look at the build thread and help me with the cg, if you will.

[link=http://rnew.lonestarfieros.org/SuperCub/]The build is located here.[/link]

I've only been able to move it about 1/2in. by placing a 7cell battery. I first placed the battery at the rear edge of the original wing location and leveled. The cg moved about 1/2in. to the rear.

I then moved the battery to the front of the original wing, just centered f>r over the lead edge and leveled. The cg then moved to about 1/2in. in front of the first location.

Is this plane properly balanced, or did I miss something.

Unless I misunderstood something, 3in. would be about 43%.