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Old 04-02-2008, 12:14 PM
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Default Large Plane CG finder

Not sure where to post this one..... I am looking for a CG finder similar to the Great Planes version, but one that will handle larger aircraft. I know I have seen an advertisement for one somewhere, I think out of anodized aluminum, but this old brain can't seem to recall where.
Anyone? so how DO you balance that 30% beastie??? []

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Old 04-02-2008, 01:08 PM
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Default RE: Large Plane CG finder

I use a balancer called the Daddy Long legs made by Kollercraft. I am not sure they are still in business though.
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http://www.flyinggiants.com/forums/f...ncing-rig.html

This is a simple and inexpensive balancer I built. I have the post over on the 'Giant's site, and it is a PDF. I can't post a PDF here, so hopefully the link will work. If not, PM me your e-mail and I'll e-mail you the file.

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Default RE: Large Plane CG finder

Okay, so the filter wont let me put in the name of the other forum...if you replace the ***'s in the link above with the first two words of the other giant scale forum that starts with flying and has giants in the middle and ends with dot (.) com you'll find my pdf file.

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Moderators: We oughtt'a be able to post a PDF file here, don't ya think?
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Thanks Jon, Got your drawing. Looks like it will work just fine!
thanks again!

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Default RE: Large Plane CG finder

If you get high flight mag. there is a balancer advertized just what your looking for up to 50 pound planes. I have one it works great. a little pricey but if you want it !!
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Old 04-04-2008, 11:22 AM
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Default RE: Large Plane CG finder

here you go it is called the EZ Balancer II here is the link. I saw these when I was at the AMA show this year, nice but pricey...I took the design idea and made one out of wood...used bearings on the saddle pivot point and it works great...just get someone to help you load up your plane.

[link=http://www.ezbalancer.com/index.html]EZBalancer[/link]

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