S szicree Well Known Member Jul 6, 2007 #1 Can anybody suggest a convenient source and amount of weight to put at the tail to counterbalance my engine install? The wings and tailfeathers are off.
Can anybody suggest a convenient source and amount of weight to put at the tail to counterbalance my engine install? The wings and tailfeathers are off.
T Ted Farmin Well Known Member Jul 6, 2007 #4 Tail weight I rented a roto hammer drill and put some anchor sleeves in the concrete floor and then put screw eyes in to tie to.
Tail weight I rented a roto hammer drill and put some anchor sleeves in the concrete floor and then put screw eyes in to tie to.
Rick6a Well Known Member Jul 7, 2007 #5 #25 lead shot bags available at some sporting goods stores. http://www.vansairforce.com/community/showthread.php?t=2105
#25 lead shot bags available at some sporting goods stores. http://www.vansairforce.com/community/showthread.php?t=2105
N941WR Legacy Member Jul 7, 2007 #6 Rick6a said: #25 lead shot bags available at some sporting goods stores. http://www.vansairforce.com/community/showthread.php?t=2105 Click to expand... Ditto on this comment. Used two bags on my tail because I would use the the engine to pull myself up with.
Rick6a said: #25 lead shot bags available at some sporting goods stores. http://www.vansairforce.com/community/showthread.php?t=2105 Click to expand... Ditto on this comment. Used two bags on my tail because I would use the the engine to pull myself up with.
