Hi, Could anybody give some tips on how to balance a plane (Tiger 2)?

any help or tips are apprecitated, from what i've ready i dont think its as easy as lifiting it up to see

A low wing type plane needs to be inverted(wing on the upper half
of the fuse while sitting on what ever balancer you have.) to balance
for CG. Then just follow your manuels suggested balance point... You
can move on board equip. around to attain the correct CG for the
first flight, then move again if you want to experiment with different
CG settings for different flight characteristics. Sometimes you have to
add some weight... But it's best if you can get what you need by
moving equip. around...
It's also good to balance the model laterally(wing tip to tip).. But for
trainer type it's not really needed.... But I do all my planes anyway...

for a tiger 2, should the balance point be back farther or closer to the nose?

plane freak,

that will depend on what the planes manual says where the balance point is.

A quick look on Towers web site does not show the measurement so you must be able to locate that first.

Once you have that then measure back from the leading edge right at the fuselage on both sides and either make a mark with a sharpie or use a small piece of tape.

Now flip the plane over and place your index fingers on the marks and lift. The plane should sit very slightly nose low or level. If that's the case you are good to go. If it drops the nose allot them move the battery towards the back of the plane. You probably won't need to move it very far, maybe and inch or two, then try again.

If the tail drops, then move the battery towards the engine.

Keep doing this until it sits level

Also, the fuel tank MUST be empty.

For balancing planes a low wing gets done inverted, a high wing gets done upright and a mid wing can be done either way, but always with no fuel in the tank.

raideron also suggested lateral balance. You can do that if you wish but it really does not need to be done but it is suggested as it will help the plane track well in vertical and roll maneuvers

Correction, I just looked under the kit version (The ARF specs did not list it) and it shows 3-1/2"-4-5/8 inches back from the leading edge of the wing measured at the fuselage. I would start at the 3 1/2 inch point for the intial balance point

Maybe someone that has that plane will chime in hear. Be patient and yu will get your answers

the balance point for a tiger to is 3 1/2" - 4 3/8 ", where should i set it?

I described that in my last post

thanks for the help guys

The further back it is, the more stable it is, more close the leading edge, the more snappy it is. (Did i get that backwards?)

Backwards Yep

To find the CG location measure back from the leading edge of the wing. Since you have a 3 1/2" - 4 3/8 " range, start in the middle of that range and mark that spot. If you have a CG Balancing machine you can do the same as in the attached diagram. If you don't, have a friend help you. Turn the plane upside down, each of you place a finger tip at the outside edge of the wing at the CG point, and lift the plane. Before adding weight to the plane to adjust the CG try moving the battery forward or back wards to get the plane to balance on the CG.

Hope this helps

Ken

I balance with a cradle. It is easier and allows you to move things around while in the cradle without the darn thing falling over. It costs nothing to make.

Bill

make sure the fuel tank is empty. and yes inverted for a low wing to set cg the further aft the cg the snappier it is.