
Balancing
the
Model
After
you
have
finished
building
the
model
into
ready
‐
to
‐
fly
condition
you
can
set
the
C.G.
of
the
model.
You
need
to
have
all
of
the
systems
installed
before
you
begin,
including
the
nitro
engine
or
electric
motor,
landing
gear,
radio
system,
and
battery
pack.
The
C.G.
is
located
4
‐
15/16"
[110mm]
back
from
the
leading
edge
of
the
wing
at
the
fuselage.
This
is
where
your
model
should
balance
for
the
first
flights.
Later
you
may
wish
to
experiment
by
shifting
the
C.G.
forward
or
back
to
change
the
flying
characteristics.
Moving
the
C.G.
forward
may
improve
the
smoothness
and
stability,
but
the
model
may
then
require
more
speed
for
takeoff
and
make
it
more
difficult
to
slow
for
landing.
Moving
the
C.G.
aft
makes
the
model
more
maneuverable,
but
could
also
cause
it
to
become
too
difficult
to
control.
When
balancing
your
model,
support
the
plane
upright
at
the
C.G.
position
on
the
bottom
of
the
wing
with
your
fingers
or
a
commercially
available
balancing
stand.
Move
the
battery
or
receiver
inside
the
fuselage
as
necessary
so
the
model
hangs
level
or
slightly
nose
down.
This
is
the
correct
balance
point
for
your
model.
After
the
first
flights,
the
CG
position
can
be
adjusted
for
your
personal
preference.