LAMPSguy
Well Known Member
I have searched and sent a few PM's but I was hoping to get a little more info.
I am researching 8 vs 7. Also, researching if my desired components will make sense from a CG standpoint. It seems that as the fuel is used CG shifts aft, enough to make the loading possibly an issue. This would seem to dictate planning the engine/prop weight, priming the inside of tail, etc so you can maintain that proper CG with the full 1800 Lbs.
The few W&B spreadsheets I have received seem to be C/S and heavier engines. I am looking to compare the useable envelope to that with maybe a Catto or other FP up front. When I ask about the various components, many people are telling me "it doesn't matter what is where, just put weight of people and baggage". Am I way off, or does it matter? Seems like it should. I am used to performing W&B for all weights/loadouts throughout the entire fuel usage range.
Long story short, I like the 8, but if realistically I can only pack 35 lbs of baggage (for aft CG limit on landing) and it all has to go in the front compartment, I will only get 5 lbs of that and my wife will get the rest! Would the 7 be better? Just want a few W&B spreadsheets to do the figuring myself!
I am researching 8 vs 7. Also, researching if my desired components will make sense from a CG standpoint. It seems that as the fuel is used CG shifts aft, enough to make the loading possibly an issue. This would seem to dictate planning the engine/prop weight, priming the inside of tail, etc so you can maintain that proper CG with the full 1800 Lbs.
The few W&B spreadsheets I have received seem to be C/S and heavier engines. I am looking to compare the useable envelope to that with maybe a Catto or other FP up front. When I ask about the various components, many people are telling me "it doesn't matter what is where, just put weight of people and baggage". Am I way off, or does it matter? Seems like it should. I am used to performing W&B for all weights/loadouts throughout the entire fuel usage range.
Long story short, I like the 8, but if realistically I can only pack 35 lbs of baggage (for aft CG limit on landing) and it all has to go in the front compartment, I will only get 5 lbs of that and my wife will get the rest! Would the 7 be better? Just want a few W&B spreadsheets to do the figuring myself!
