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Forum: RV-8/8A 09-03-2023, 12:27 AM
Replies: 19
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Posted By Mikeyb
Read the thread Jim. We understand the...

Read the thread Jim. We understand the ramifications of adding ballast. It’s worth it to us. I have a rear mounted battery and a lightweight prop. I still use 60 pounds of sand in a backpack in the...
Forum: RV-8/8A 09-02-2023, 01:39 PM
Replies: 19
Views: 1,621
Posted By Mikeyb
Aft baggage floor ballast

There is 25# of lead shot in the bag. I was thinking this would be a good place to carry a tool bag anyway with nylon straps holding it with angle across the longerons. would the floor support the...
Forum: RV-8/8A 08-11-2023, 01:16 PM
Replies: 19
Views: 1,621
Posted By Mikeyb
It’s the moment arm

I and the OP fly almost exclusively solo. If you want the total performance RV8 experience it happens in the middle of the CG range. Around 82”. The plane stays in trim over a wide range of speed...
Forum: RV-8/8A 08-11-2023, 08:28 AM
Replies: 19
Views: 1,621
Posted By Mikeyb
Removable counterweight thread

https://vansairforce.net/community/showthread.php?t=133740
Forum: RV-8/8A 08-10-2023, 07:55 PM
Replies: 19
Views: 1,621
Posted By Mikeyb
I can’t find them now but I’ve seen a couple of...

I can’t find them now but I’ve seen a couple of methods to add counterweight to the tail. One was a tube that went through the fuselage that you put a lead rod in.

The coolest one was an aluminum...
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