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Old 07-19-2004 | 10:01 PM
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I am building a 1/12 scale Ford Tri-motor. I have most of the plane in full scale on my CAD system on my computer. I would greatly appreciate knowing where the CG is on the real aircraft. The one I'm building is the 5-AT-C.

Thank you to anyone for the info.

Jeff
Old 07-19-2004 | 10:12 PM
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Somewhere between 25 and 30 percent of the root chord will work.
Old 07-20-2004 | 06:58 AM
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Thank you tall Paul.
Old 07-20-2004 | 12:00 PM
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This historic aircraft will be providing rides at the EAA meet this year.

Since you're in Illinois, drop on up for some closeup detail views, and perhaps a ride, too!
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Old 07-20-2004 | 12:31 PM
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Thanks Mel for the info. I will put a call to them as well. They should have the info.
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Old 07-20-2004 | 12:42 PM
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Here's a link to their site, which has some phone munbers for reservations, but they might be able to direct a technical inquiry for you....

http://www.airventuremuseum.org/fordtrimotor/

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