Vansrv7arob
Well Known Member
As RV7s are typically tail heavy, especially the arse draggers, FP and 0320's, has anyone calculated the effect/benefits of saving weight in the tail on cg. Obviously with the longest moment, adding or removing weight from this area would allow the greatest changes in WB with the smallest changes in Mass.
So what effect does a unit of weight in the tail cone equate to at the spinner, fuel tank CG, and baggage compartment?
Thinking of sealing and pressurizing my emp so I can fill it with helium or even better hydrogen to lighten it up, added benefit could act as a hydrogen reserve for my hydrogen powered alternative engine under development, don't tell RVG well I guess it is kinda a Lycoming.
So what effect does a unit of weight in the tail cone equate to at the spinner, fuel tank CG, and baggage compartment?
Thinking of sealing and pressurizing my emp so I can fill it with helium or even better hydrogen to lighten it up, added benefit could act as a hydrogen reserve for my hydrogen powered alternative engine under development, don't tell RVG well I guess it is kinda a Lycoming.
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