Wondering if anyone willing to test for happy CG using following test. It
works well on models, and I see no reason it would not work well on full
size?
Power off and trim 5 knots over stall and note position of stick as far as
pitch, dive to around maneuvering speed and put stick back to 5 knot above
stall position.
If nose pitches up, it is nose heavy beyond happy
If it slight noses up, probably a very happy position
If dives, too tail heavy
It would be interesting for this test to be performed at different
weights, and with both short and long wings.
Any takers?
Ron P.
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