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Old 10-29-2009 | 07:54 PM
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Default Balancing a canard or tandem wing biplane for initial flight.

When we balance the conventional airplane for its initial flight, we often bias the balance toward nose heavy for the initial flight. This way, the elevator is not too sensitive while we work out the kinks.

But, what about the planes where the elevator in on the front wing?

Should I bias the plane slightly tail heavy for the first flight? This would take some authority from the elevator which is in front.

Confused as usual

Elson