Bob, Passenger wt is in front of CG permissable range and thus brings CG
forward whereas fuel and luggage sit behind. If you have a full load of
everything there isn't likely to be a problem. The challenge is coping with
heavy pax with no luggage and not much fuel or at the other extreme a light
solo pilot with loads of luggage and fuel. I don't think you can predict
where your CG will be (unless perhaps you go for the Wilksch engine) as
small weight increases on the tail (?how much filler, paint, electrics) have
a disproportionate influence on CG location. I took the approach that I
preferred to have the battery in front and fitted it there, prepared to move
it if final weighing showed I had to. David
----- Original Message -----
From: Robert Berube <bberube@tampabay.rr.com>
Subject: Re: Battery in Front or Back?
> Put it in the front and a good battery is the Odessey 545.
> Bob Berube A166
> ----- Original Message -----
> From: <ScramIt@aol.com>
> Subject: Battery in Front or Back?
>
>
> > That's it that's the question. Monowheel, 912S, AirMaster prop.
> > I have the long cable set. Then I was thinking two people, fuel,
baggage,
> > maybe its better up front.
> >
> > SteveD
> > A217
> > http://homepage.mac.com/sdunsmuir/Europa.html
> >
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