Tail heavy Twist
 

Got my Twist together. Using an Evo .46. Upon checking the CG, which is supposed to be 4 to 5 inches from LE, mine is very
tail heavy. I need about 6 oz. in the nose to balance close to the 4 inch mark. Even with the Evo, it doesn't even come close to the listed CG in the manual. Anyone else have a very tail heavy Twist?

Dave...

RE: Tail heavy Twist
 

Dave,
Mine had a TT 54 4c and I used a Higley heavy hub inside the spinner to get about 4 3/8 4 1/2" balance. This was with the motor as far forward as possible on the mount beams. The battery pack was next to fuel tank also.

RE: Tail heavy Twist
 

Wow.....I have 1200 mah battery up against the fuel tank. You know the fuel tank area is rather large. I have the tank surrounded by foam. I also put in a 4.2 oz metal plate in with the fuel tank. I then drilled 2 holes in the wood up front (the furthest you can go!!!) and put on a bolt with lock wash on each side. This comes out to a little of 6 oz. The plane with no fuel seems to balance at roughly 4 3/8 or so. If I take out the bolts, it will balance at just about the 5 inch mark. Hmmmm...depending on how this Evo .46 flies it, I may have to
go after a larger motor thus giving me some extra weight in front and more power. Maiden voyage in about 2 hours. I've set the throws
at 50% except rudder. I will try it there and make adjustments.

Dave...