weight & balance

[iain donnelly]

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
thank,s

 

[Jetguy]

Here is some info!

See these threads for the info you want.

http://www.vansairforce.com/community/showthread.php?t=61614&highlight=weight

http://www.vansairforce.com/community/showthread.php?t=58958&highlight=weight

 

[iain donnelly]

weight& balance

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

 

[Mel]

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.