Hi Bob,
I don't know what we did wrong, our mono-wheel XS with 912S and 8 pound
Whirlwind prop came out just right in CG with the battery in back (a 25 pound,
25 amp-hr RG, we intend motor-gliding eventually). That's with the factory
cables.
regards,
Terry Seaver
A135 / N135TD
Robert Berube wrote:
> 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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