InboundLZ

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OK, I know this dead horse has been beat to glue but what the heck I will bring it up again!!!

I have my boomer set up so that when you hang it from the bulkhead just in front of the engine, fuel tank empty, UAT full, hatch off, wings on, gear down, and it hangs just slightly nose down. My question is, once I add the 1/2 gallon (2000ml) of fuel all of which sits in front of the balance point will it end up being too nose heavy?

Please Advise...

seanreit

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You need to distribute the fuel evenly across the CG of the airplane, half way each way.

And when you fly, fly perfectly level so that the fuel remains perfectly even across the CG.

And if you ding the nose section, and glue some stuff to fix something, make sure you rebalance.

And in case you haven't figured it out yet, I'm full of bull and you are spot on, yes, the fuel sits in front of the CG and it's not an issue, you want to be balanced for your landing configuration, IE, not tail heavy and hopefully out of gas, or close to it.

Go fly it and let us know how it went!

InboundLZ

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Sean,

Thanks fo rthe great help, as always...I will get out your way someday and the beer and wings will be on me!

Thanks again Brother, I just needed a gut check before she flys!

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SinCityJets

Dave,

We can't wait to see that thing fly....what's the date?

InboundLZ

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C2,

Should be next weekend unless I roll up to Idaho Jets ( http://www.rcuniverse.com/forum/m_5927866/tm.htm ).

What do you think of the additional intakes I put in the top hatch?

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SinCityJets

Looks Great! Hope to see you out there this weekend!