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Old 03-29-2010, 05:23 PM
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Some days my head hurts and some days it doesn't. Today my head hurts.

The picture below is very accurate profile of an LT-40.
    [*]The datum line (red line) is at 0 degrees or horizontal.[*]The wing incidence (green line) is at 1.5 degrees positive per the plans.[*]The CG range is from 3 1/2" to 4 1/4" behind the LE.[/list]What is considered a nose heavy plane? What is considered tail heavy?

    If the plane balances (datum line horizontal) anywhere behind the center of the CG range (3 7/8") is it considered tail heavy?
    And likewise, if the plane balances anywhere in front of the center is it considered nose heavy?

    Just askin' ....
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