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Old 04-16-2014 | 02:49 PM
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hi i built a super decathlon it is very tail heavy are these planes just that way . I put a saito 150 in it thinking that was enough weight but i guess not it looks like it will need 1 pound of weight or more thanks.
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You didn't say which design/kit. I expect it matters. I built a Dynaflight SD and it was tail heavy. Had to add significant nose weight even though I was running a Quadra 42 with mag ignition. Still flew well all was said and done.

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Move everything as far forward as possible. After that, it takes as much weight as it takes. Just add it and go fly.
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thank you all for the info i just added the weight and balanced it .

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