auggie622

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WITH ALL THINGS BEING SYMMETRICAL, TO AVOID YOUR BASIC TRIMMIMNG ISSUES WITH THAT MASS HANGING ON THE SIDE, WOULDN'T IT BE PRUDENT TO DO A LATERAL BALANCE (EMPLY) PRIOR TO FLYING (RETRACTS UP, PIPE MOUNTED).I'VE DONE THIS MANY TIMES AND IF ONE SIDE WAS LOW, I'D ADD WEIGHT UNTIL IT BALANCES OUT BUY MEASURING WING TIP TO SURFACE. THE WEIGHT THAT WOULD BE ADDED WOULD BE BURIED IN THE WING TIPS AND COVERED. I'VE ALWAYS MAINTAIN A 10 DEGREE DOWN THRUST (PITCH) AND MY LATERAL BALANCE WAS PRETTY MUCH EVEN - JUST THE WAY I BUILD.

TonyF

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What I was referring to was the location of the vertical CG. Having the pipe above the wing instead of below it raises the vertical CG and will cause the model to pull to the canopy in a vertical climb. Also, it causes a reduction in the side area of the model and will change the rudder response, potentially causing a roll with rudder. Not saying it couldn't be worked out with trimming, but I've never felt Phoenix's with the pipe down the side flew as well. To each his own!

auggie622

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Good info tony, only from a person with competitive experience - thanks

elmshoot

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I spoke with Richard last week he confirmed that the RE engine will be expected end of April at $325. I am on the list.
Sparky

pitstop000

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pitstop000

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