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Old 04-06-2013 | 03:41 PM
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Hey guys just had a quick question about the CG of an aircraft.
I was wondering what the manual meant by "190mm—200mm from leading edge at root."
Does that meant the leading edge of the inner most wing rib or somthing different?
Thanks for the help
Old 04-06-2013 | 04:31 PM
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Measure it aft from the point at which the wing and the side of the fuselage meet.

What ever balance system you use should indicate any point contained by a line that includes that point and that is perpendicular to the center line of the fuselage.

Use empty fuel tanks and gear down.
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<div>Ah I see </div>Thanks for clearing that up for me <span style="font-family: Verdana, Arial; font-size: 13px; background-color: rgb(251, 252, 255);">Lnewqban</span>
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You are welcome

When in doubt, err on the side of nose heaviness, which is always safer.
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Does anyone know where the correct CG is suppose to be on the SkyMaster Hawk [Not the GS one]?
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