Re: KRnet> CG. Issue or no issue

2022-07-20 Thread kiwi faulkner via KRnet
Larry writes: "The simplest way to determine correct empty CG location would be to use a bit of reverse engineering. Build the airplane complete to the firewall and then determine the desired location of the engine that will give you the most aft CG location when considering arm and weight of

Re: KRnet> CG. Issue or no issue

2022-07-20 Thread Flesner via KRnet
On 7/20/2022 7:34 PM, Jamie Lockhart via KRnet wrote: Therefore I ask how the "correct empty C of G position" is readily established in a modified aeroplane?Generally speaking, the aft CG limit is driven by static stability requirements - such as stall/spin recovery - and the forward limit by

Re: KRnet> CG. Issue or no issue

2022-07-20 Thread Jamie Lockhart via KRnet
Thanks for your insight Kiwi :) Sent from my iPhone > On Jul 20, 2022, at 8:20 PM, kiwi faulkner via KRnet > wrote: > >  > Colin writes: > > "Build them right and light and build in the correct empty C of G position > and there are no issues with the plane at all. Only issues you want to dr

Re: KRnet> CG. Issue or no issue

2022-07-20 Thread kiwi faulkner via KRnet
Colin writes: "Build them right and light and build in the correct empty C of G position and there are no issues with the plane at all. Only issues you want to dream up." Larry responds: "Builders and fliers on the net would be better served if you would use your knowledge and expertise to edu

KRnet> CG. Issue or no issue

2022-07-20 Thread Flesner via KRnet
On 7/20/2022 6:44 AM, colin hales via KRnet wrote: Build them right and light and build in the correct empty C of G position and there are no issues with the plane at all. Only issues you want to dream up. There is nothing wrong with the plane here. Only if a pilot doesn't fly within the we