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JimMcIntyre · 10-28-2010, 01:58 PM

+ shims as mentioned
+ lube as mentioned (trying hard not to grin for this one)
+ larger wheels if you can fit them (mod the well to permit is an option)
+ shorter grass or pavement
+ Elevator expo but watch out for the tail bouncing up and over

Careful with moving the CG rearward as mentioned, it will help the groundhandling a bit but negatively impact "airhandling".

Ultimately it's about flying the tail; elevator throw with well timed throttle bursts, if you think WWII taildraggers have this problem, try out a WWI triplane.....

Guest · 10-28-2010, 03:08 PM

i had the same plane and it flew perfect with the stock ballance point with a os 91 4s. i did have to put some sticky weights just behind the canopy but that was minimal. no trim work had to be done and ground handling was ok to.

ps: make sure your wheels are true and strait.if you have any toe in they will want to work like brakes and you will get nose overs.

conward · 10-29-2010, 03:47 PM

Many thanks for all your helpful advice Guys. All I need now is some good flying weather to try them out

10-28-2010, 01:58 PM	#11
JimMcIntyre RCC Supreme Contributor I am: Jim McIntyre Join Date: Aug 2002 Location: Claremont Ontario Radio of choice: JR/Spectrum # of RCs: 999 Feedback: 1 / 100% Posts: 4,343 Total Props: 1	Re: Balance Question Remove this ad - become a site supporter! + shims as mentioned + lube as mentioned (trying hard not to grin for this one) + larger wheels if you can fit them (mod the well to permit is an option) + shorter grass or pavement + Elevator expo but watch out for the tail bouncing up and over Careful with moving the CG rearward as mentioned, it will help the groundhandling a bit but negatively impact "airhandling". Ultimately it's about flying the tail; elevator throw with well timed throttle bursts, if you think WWII taildraggers have this problem, try out a WWI triplane..... __________________ ScaleBuilder MAAC# 12719 6EQUJ5 WOW!! Si fractum non sit, noli id reficere - (If it ain't broke, don't fix it).
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10-28-2010, 03:08 PM	#12
Guest Guest Join Date: Sep 2002 Feedback: 0 / 0% Posts: 0 Total Props: 57	Re: Balance Question i had the same plane and it flew perfect with the stock ballance point with a os 91 4s. i did have to put some sticky weights just behind the canopy but that was minimal. no trim work had to be done and ground handling was ok to. ps: make sure your wheels are true and strait.if you have any toe in they will want to work like brakes and you will get nose overs.
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10-29-2010, 03:47 PM	#13
conward RCC Apprentice I am: Con W Join Date: Aug 2006 Location: Hammonds Plains NS Feedback: 0 / 0% Posts: 40 Total Props: 0	Re: Balance Question Many thanks for all your helpful advice Guys. All I need now is some good flying weather to try them out
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