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Old 08-10-2008 | 06:15 PM
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pkevinb
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Default Lateral Balance / Trim Problem

I maidened a Venus .40 today and have a question about lateral balance and trim that came up. I balance the plane laterally at home and had to add weight to the left wing to get it balanced correctly. When I flew it today I had to add about 8 clicks of right trim on the ailerons to get it to fly wings level. It was as if the left wing was too heavy.

I was wondering if anyone had a suggestion as what to do. Remove the weight on the left wing and try it that way, or something else. I mounted the engine so it is at a 45* down angle and not completely inverted.

I was only able to get one short flight on it before I had to pack up because of rain. I did find that it flies Just like the larger Venus II, and she's a keeper!

Edit - The ailerons are both in the same neutral position, I don't believe they caused the roll.