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Old 03-17-2009, 09:48 AM
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Default How to balance a Skybolt??

I'm ready to balance the Skybolt kit I just built, and it calls the CG 2.75 inches from the leading edge at former number 7 on the top wing(right where the interplane struts are)How do others balance this plane or other bi-planes? I tried it upside down and it seemed tippy(too much weight above the balancer) If I tried right side up, the TF balancer would interfere with the landing gear and bottom wing. Thanks, Grayle
Old 03-17-2009, 09:55 AM
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This plane has to be balanced right side up
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Just use your fingers
Old 03-17-2009, 10:40 AM
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Default RE: How to balance a Skybolt??

Minnflyer, I figured you'd say that! I tried doing it with the fingers and it didn't lean significantly either way, its just hard for me to tell if the nose is leaning slightly down without looking at it from the side.
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Just get it close and go fly it. You will probably shift the CG aft once you get a feel for her.
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ORIGINAL: Deadeye

Just get it close and go fly it. You will probably shift the CG aft once you get a feel for her.
Ditto
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Default RE: How to balance a Skybolt??

Thanks guys!
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I just use my fingers. I have one of those fancy Top Flite jobs. More trouble than it is worth.

I use my fingers and then do the final adjustment by how it flies.
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ORIGINAL: grayle

its just hard for me to tell if the nose is leaning slightly down without looking at it from the side.
Do it next to a large mirror
Old 03-17-2009, 02:42 PM
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Good Idea! Thanks! Can't wait to get it in the air!
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Vanessa: Works for everything, and anything.

http://home.mindspring.com/~the-plum...%20Machine.htm

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Default RE: How to balance a Skybolt??

Les,
Wow, thats great! I might have to build one and try it, thanks!
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Default RE: How to balance a Skybolt??

Hey Grayle,
If you make one of these, make two and I will pay you back. Also, I just made myself a 70A ammeter to test my electric setups. It works pretty well. (it cost roughly $5). Maybe we can barter.
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