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		dalemed
 
 
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				 Posted: Wed Oct 05, 2011 4:22 am    Post subject: Taildragger CG | 
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				I'm building a CH650 with the taildragger option.  Can I expect the empty CG to be more forward, aft or the same compared to a comparable equipped nosewheel CH601/650?
 
 I can probably calculate the difference if I had accurate weight numbers for the nosewheel assembly.  I would assume the same weight for the mains, just a different moment arm.
 
 Any info will be greatly appreciated!
 
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		JohnDRead(at)aol.com Guest
 
 
 
 
 
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				 Posted: Wed Oct 05, 2011 7:07 am    Post subject: Taildragger CG | 
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				The CG has nothing to do with wether an aircraft is a tail dragger or a  nose wheel type. do not archive
   
  Regards,  John
 
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		craig(at)craigandjean.com Guest
 
 
 
 
 
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				 Posted: Wed Oct 05, 2011 8:38 am    Post subject: Taildragger CG | 
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				You don’t think that moving the 40+ pound main gear forward a foot and eliminating the nose gear would influence the CG?
  
 -- Craig
  
 From: owner-zenith601-list-server(at)matronics.com [mailto:owner-zenith601-list-server(at)matronics.com] On Behalf Of JohnDRead(at)aol.com
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 The CG has nothing to do with wether an aircraft is a tail dragger or a nose wheel type. do not archive
 
  
 
 Regards, John
 
 CH701 - Colorado - Jabiru 3300
 
 Cell: 719-494-4567
 Home: 303-648-3261 
  
 
  
 
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		jlatimer1(at)cox.net Guest
 
 
 
 
 
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				 Posted: Wed Oct 05, 2011 1:05 pm    Post subject: Taildragger CG | 
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				You're also moving the main gear forward and adding a tail wheel with a long moment arm, which should offset the affects of removing the nosewheel.
 Jerry
 On Wed, Oct 5, 2011 at 9:36 AM, Craig Payne wrote:
 
  You don’t think that moving the 40+ pound main gear forward a foot and eliminating the nose gear would influence the CG? 
   
 -- Craig 
   
 From: owner-zenith601-list-server(at)matronics.com [mailto:owner-zenith601-list-server(at)matronics.com] On Behalf Of JohnDRead(at)aol.com 
 Sent: Wednesday, October 05, 2011 8:05 AM 
 To: zenith601-list(at)matronics.com 
 Subject: Re: Taildragger CG 
   
 The CG has nothing to do with wether an aircraft is a tail dragger or a nose wheel type. do not archive 
   
 Regards, John 
 
 CH701 - Colorado - Jabiru 3300 
 
 Cell: 719-494-4567 
 Home: 303-648-3261 
   
   
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		JohnDRead(at)aol.com Guest
 
 
 
 
 
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				 Posted: Wed Oct 05, 2011 3:01 pm    Post subject: Taildragger CG | 
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				Guys,
             You  are missing the point. The CG has to stay within the 
 design range, certainly  moving or removing heavy pieces will affect the balance 
 of the aircraft. You  will have to do what ever is necessary to bring the CG 
 into design range. The  Zenith factory could give you guidance in this 
 area. do not archive. 
  
 Regards,  John
 
 CH701 - Colorado - Jabiru 3300
 
 Cell: 719-494-4567
 Home:  303-648-3261  
 
  
 In a message dated 10/5/2011 3:06:16 P.M. Mountain Daylight Time,  
 jlatimer1(at)cox.net writes:
 
  You're also moving the main gear forward and adding a tail  wheel with a 
 long moment arm, which should offset the affects of removing the  nosewheel
 
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