Hi,
I'm getting ready for maiden flight later this week.
RV-7A equipped with Dynon D100 and EMS D120 glass panels, XP-360 motor with Fixed pitch prop.
The aircraft has weighed in extremely light at 1074 lbs. My concern though is that this is at an arm of 81.72" or 37% from foreward.
My weight and balance calcs show that with 2 x 220lb crew and only 50lb baggage, the C of G goes out of aft limits with anything less than half tanks.
Is this a problem for the 7, and how would you propose I correct it? (weight in the nose?)
Is it common for the 7?
Your advise will be appreciated.
I'm getting ready for maiden flight later this week.
RV-7A equipped with Dynon D100 and EMS D120 glass panels, XP-360 motor with Fixed pitch prop.
The aircraft has weighed in extremely light at 1074 lbs. My concern though is that this is at an arm of 81.72" or 37% from foreward.
My weight and balance calcs show that with 2 x 220lb crew and only 50lb baggage, the C of G goes out of aft limits with anything less than half tanks.
Is this a problem for the 7, and how would you propose I correct it? (weight in the nose?)
Is it common for the 7?
Your advise will be appreciated.