Trimming for CG

[Jerry Wilson]

Thanks, Del.
 
If I understand correctly, in a 45 deg bank turn at fast idle, the nose
should drop only slightly without holding up elevator through the turn?
If this is so I’m sure I need more tail weight.
 
Regards,
 
Jerry
 
 
 
-----Original Message-----
From: discussion-request at nsrca.org [mailto:discussion-request at nsrca.org]
On Behalf Of Del K. Rykert
Sent: Tuesday, April 13, 2004 5:51 AM
To: discussion at nsrca.org
Subject: Re: Trimming for CG
 
Jerry.
    To some degree it is a pilots preference for just how neutral they
want to trim their plane. For me I like nose to drop just slightly when
in a 45º bank and engine at fast idle. Not full power. You only need
slight up elevator to initiate a turn when landing and she almost turns
on final with little input. That is just the bonus. I still check my
inverted flight for how much down at full power and how well it stall
turns. CG is a compromise and that is what works for me. Pattern fliers
often fly less nose heavy than many sport fliers for example. At least
at the clubs I belong to.
 
                         del 
               NSRCA - 473
----- Original Message ----- 
From: Jerry <mailto:JWilsonJr at houston.rr.com>  Wilson 
To: discussion at nsrca.org 
Sent: Sunday, April 11, 2004 9:24 PM
Subject: Trimming for CG
 
I have a trim chart that says the center of gravity is too far forward
if the nose drops in steep bank turns. 
Does this mean the model is supposed maintain altitude in the turn
without up elevator application?
 
TIA
 
Jerry Wilson
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