CG - Can anyone help?
I've looked at a bunch of things online but I wanted to understand how to determine the Center of Gravity (CG) of a completely new designs. I want to do this without destroying the plane in the process.
What I know.
- Pick a point, (1/3 of wing on traditional wings) balance it.
- Toss it and observe. Stall - CG point's to far back. Dumps - CG's too far forward.
- Adjust, rinse repeat.
- When it glides nice, Mark the balance point, Add equipment, re-balance and fly.
Specifically I want to maiden my Forward swept wing without destroying it. My AF-X1 maiding was unsuccessful due to bad guess on CG. (and weak build).
I throw myself upon this communities collective mercy and knowledge.
I've looked at a bunch of things online but I wanted to understand how to determine the Center of Gravity (CG) of a completely new designs. I want to do this without destroying the plane in the process.
What I know.
- Pick a point, (1/3 of wing on traditional wings) balance it.
- Toss it and observe. Stall - CG point's to far back. Dumps - CG's too far forward.
- Adjust, rinse repeat.
- When it glides nice, Mark the balance point, Add equipment, re-balance and fly.
Specifically I want to maiden my Forward swept wing without destroying it. My AF-X1 maiding was unsuccessful due to bad guess on CG. (and weak build).
I throw myself upon this communities collective mercy and knowledge.