David,
Perhaps I should have elaborated a bit more on my comment. I would only
recommend the forward location for the 912S. Any of the larger engines used
914's, 0-200 Conts. and Subarus definitely would require a rear location.
After a dozen or so of the installations, we have not had a 912S out of CG
with the forward location. Obviously that is not to say that it can't
happen with the multitude of extras we like to install. Leave yourself the
option of moving it without too much disruption. The lighter Odessey 545
battery works very well with the shorter cables.
Bob
----- Original Message -----
From: "david joyce" <davidjoyce@beeb.net>
Subject: Re: Battery in Front or Back?
> 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
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