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Old 04-08-2014 | 11:21 PM
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Hey guys

I'm looking for information on the newer round carbon spar version of this jet, I just brought one used and I have no CG info for it.

I know it probably exists here but all I seem to find is info on the older aluminum spar, I guess on that one the factory recommended starting point was on the spar, is it the same for the round carbon spar one?

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Old 04-09-2014 | 02:03 AM
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hello........ I've just maiden mine F18a/c 1/8 scale........ my cg vas 12mm from leading edge with landing gear down and tank empty........
it fly wonderfull.
Old 04-09-2014 | 02:25 AM
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GIOMBO are you sure the C of G is at 12mm. This does not sound rite to me.

I was more thinking around 120mm from the leading edge. Can you confirm this please.
Old 04-09-2014 | 03:33 AM
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forgive me........... I've miss a 0............ 120mm or 12cm
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That's great, you have the round spar version right?
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I balanced all the carbon sparred f-18c's I had right at the front edge of the spar.










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Wow, you really like the f18 huh, this is my second and there is a 3rd on the table right now too!! same bug I guess

are the throws given by skymaster as sensitive as is usual with them?

thanks everyone

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I haven't had an F-18 for a while, I can't remember if the throws are too sensitive, but don't forget to use alot of flaps for take off. If in doubt, just use landing flaps.

If you don't, it will HOP off the tarmac.
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You got it, thanks for the heads up!

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