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roger · « **on:** May 26, 2008, 06:03:51 AM »

VD~ive got the p-51-b from brodak , the plans say the balance point is 1/2 an inch back from the leading edge, but it still seems very nose heavy at that point. should i ad some weight to the back?. then again the plans say [it should slightly nose heavy] well how much is slightly??

roger

Leester · « **Reply #1 on:** May 26, 2008, 07:24:09 AM »

Roger: What engine are you using ?? Slightly to me is just beyond balancing and it tips down. Remember balance with no fuel in the tank.

roger · « **Reply #2 on:** May 26, 2008, 08:30:31 AM »

im useing a 40 size motor and tank has no fuel

Jim Oliver · « **Reply #3 on:** May 26, 2008, 08:39:49 AM »

Hi Roger,

You probably know this already----

Nose heavy planes usually survive the first flights in fine condition

, tail heavy planes may not survive at all

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Cheers,

Jim

roger · « **Reply #4 on:** May 26, 2008, 08:58:04 AM »

thanks guys

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