Super Stick 60 Center of Gravity
 

I have been reading some post in here about people having issues with CG I am building a Super Stick 60 right now...I will be using OS 75ax and I think I will use the ticycle setup instead of tail dragger..
Any 2 cents would be greatly appreciated

Thanks

RE: Super Stick 60 Center of Gravity
 

I had a Super Stick 60 for several years. I had 3 different engines on it. I always balanced it on the main spar. That would be a good starting place. Never had any problem with the CG. I didn't give it much thought. The plane balanced by moving the battery around in the radio compartment. I started out with a well used Super Tiger 61. Then had a ASP 65 four stroke for a short while/ But must of its use was with a Saito 91. It flew good with all the engines. I just used a 4 channel radio with it.
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RE: Super Stick 60 Center of Gravity
 

Thanks for reply

Thats what I will do...Do you think the I should go with tail dragger or tricycle?...I will probably be landing in grass sometimes but not always...

Thanks

RE: Super Stick 60 Center of Gravity
 

Hey! you are talking to a tail dragger man. I don't own no nose wheel planes. I fly from a grass field

I originally bought the Super Stick so I could make it a tail dragger. I never regretted it.

RE: Super Stick 60 Center of Gravity
 

You could measure the wing chord - the distance from the LE of the wing to the TE of the ailerons. Then, multiply that number by .25 (25%) and balance the model that distance (25%) back from the leading edge. 25% is a safe, conservative starting balance point that should not get you into any trouble. The model will probably be slightly nose-heavy, but it certainly won't reach out and "bite" you so you will have an easy, safe first flight. Then, if you want, you can shift the C.G. aft in 1/4" increments (assuming your control throws are set according the the instructions, or some reasonable amount) until it flies the way you like.

If the model is nose-heavy, or if your elevator throw is not enough, the model may not flair for landing. I could go on...but 25% is a safe start. [8D]

RE: Super Stick 60 Center of Gravity
 

From the Manual http://www.horizonhobby.com/ProdInfo...700-manual.pdf

"25 BALANCING THE SUPER STICK
An important part of preparing the aircraft for flight is
properly balancing the model. Don’t inadvertently
neglect this step. The recommended C.G. (Center of
Gravity) location for the first flights with the Super
Stick is 1/8" behind the main spar of the wing (the
main spar spans the length of the wing underneath the
back edge of the wing sheeting).
If necessary, add weight to either the tail or nose until
the correct balance is achieved. Stick-on weights are
available at your local hobby shop and work well for
this purpose."

RE: Super Stick 60 Center of Gravity
 

I still fly my superstick 60 after several years. I currently have a OS 70 surpass 4st, and it is alot of fun to fly. A little more power probably wouldnt hurt. I prefer the tail dragger set up. The only drawback of this plane is its covering. But for the price, the plane is a winner. (I may even recover it someday)

RE: Super Stick 60 Center of Gravity
 

I thought bad of the covering also.

I tore the gear off and the wheels came up through the wings. This required patching which I did with Monokote no problem.

The original covering actually didn't give any trouble.