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

RE: How to balance a Skybolt??
 

This plane has to be balanced right side up

RE: How to balance a Skybolt??
 

Just use your fingers

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.

RE: How to balance a Skybolt??
 

Just get it close and go fly it. You will probably shift the CG aft once you get a feel for her.

RE: How to balance a Skybolt??
 

Ditto

RE: How to balance a Skybolt??
 

Thanks guys!

RE: How to balance a Skybolt??
 

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.

RE: How to balance a Skybolt??
 

Do it next to a large mirror

RE: How to balance a Skybolt??
 

Good Idea! Thanks! Can't wait to get it in the air!

RE: How to balance a Skybolt??
 

Vanessa: Works for everything, and anything.

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

Les

RE: How to balance a Skybolt??
 

Les,
Wow, thats great! I might have to build one and try it, thanks!

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.
Curtis