Thursday, June 16, 2011

Weighty Situation

My previous posts have talked about issues trying to bring the CG forward on the Eflite Stearman. I bought another 2 oz of weight and glued it on top of the existing weight in the cowl, with one piece on the top of the motor mount. I had dry fit the new weight, but when I first put it in with epoxy, despite the dry fit, the cowl would not seat properly. I had to carefully cut out and pull the new weights off and try new positions, which worked fine. But I am starting to get to a point I will make her piggish if I have to add anymore weight. I plan to trim her out again tomorrow, looking to remove some of the mechanical down elevator I currently have on her. I think there is about 5 oz now.

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