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Old 05-26-2011, 08:40 AM
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Hi all you rv12 builders in the final stages what dimension,s did you get datum to nose wheel D2 /datum to mains D1 D3
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Old 05-26-2011, 09:50 AM
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Cool Here is some info!

See these threads for the info you want.

http://www.vansairforce.com/communit...ghlight=weight

http://www.vansairforce.com/communit...ghlight=weight
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Old 05-26-2011, 11:07 AM
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John,
thanks for your prompt reply with info my mains are 23.25" NW 40.375" weight LM 295/RM 296/ NW 156/ empty 747ib with paint and interier giving an empty C of G 80.16" I thought the nose wheel was heavy
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Old 05-26-2011, 11:46 AM
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John,
thanks for your prompt reply with info my mains are 23.25" NW 40.375" weight LM 295/RM 296/ NW 156/ empty 747ib with paint and interier giving an empty C of G 80.16" I thought the nose wheel was heavy
The way I read your post indicates that your mains are ahead of your nose wheel. Did you have these dimensions reversed?
As far as the nose wheel being heavy; make sure the canopy is closed when you weigh.
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