> When I did my weight and balance I ballasted such that typically I am in
the
> mid-range of the envelope (60" - just aft actually) with just me on board
and
> half fuel. When I take-off I set 1 division down trim on the MAC scale and
> the airplane just rises off by itself which is most satisfying.
> In the cruise however I find I have to use almost full downtrim. When I
land
> the trim ends up about two divisions of up trim.
> Anybody else find this? Is the center of lift aft of the mid-range as
shown
> on the CG envelope? as I'm assuming that if airplane CG matches center of
> lift then trim should be neutral.
> With two up I find I don't need quite so much nose down trim in the cruise
> which I guess is to be expected but its still quite forward.
Our G-BXDY flies with pretty much the same settings as you mention
> Oh, and by the way, Christine and I are expecting a baby in September!
Congratulations. Let us know how you do the seat conversion as Sarah is
expecting again with her second. Luke is now 10 months old and I am looking
forward to taking him up.
Dave Watts G-BXDY
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