markserbu
Active Member
Hi, just recently bought this RV-8A (picture for attention) and the previous owner's solution to single-pilot operation was to strap a 60-pound plastic water "jug" into the rear seat. This works to put the CG right where it needs to be but makes getting into the baggage compartment a bit of a pain, plus lifting that weight in an awkward position isn't the best idea for my old back! Doing the math on the CG it looks like I can get away with a 20 pound weight pretty far back towards the tail, but then getting it out would be difficult. What have you guys done about this issue? Anyone running a CS carbon fiber prop instead of aluminum to help with the CG? Thanks!