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Old 04-11-2002 | 12:26 AM
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Default Engine placement question

Theoretically, moving the engine back and sliding the radio gear forward to balance should decrease the MOMENT OF INERTIA.
The plane should then respond more quickly to elevator (rudder) inputs, and not overshoot when the inputs are neutralized, such as when you wish to recover from a spin. External influences will also have more effect, so the plane may be darty in turbulence.