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redxfred

10-16-2002 06:14 PM

Why check CG inverted?

Gentlemen,
Why do most instructions have us invert our aircraft when determining longitudinal CG? Why can't I just "jack" it up off the gear to find the balance point? :confused:
Fred

rcflier_gi

10-16-2002 06:44 PM

Re: Why check CG inverted?

Quote:

Originally posted by redxfred
Gentlemen,
Why do most instructions have us invert our aircraft when determining longitudinal CG? Why can't I just "jack" it up off the gear to find the balance point? :confused:
Fred

Low wing planes are easier to balance inverted as then the weight of the fuse is below the wing. The opposite of is true for high wing planes.

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