What an interesting device, I haven't seen that before for RC.
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I can't really comment on any of the cg balance devices as I have never used one. I've always used my fingers and never had a problem at any time. It may not be pin point accuracy of a purpose made machine, but it is close enough to fly the model and adjust after flying. Either more weight forward or rearwards.
Martin.
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Originally posted by Martin.MotionRC View PostI've always used my fingers and never had a problem at any time.
(Punch line to an old adolescent joke .......................... "By the grace of God and with a little help from these two fingers, I got it all back in." If you don't know the joke, it's OK. It was a groaner anyway.) :Poo:
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Originally posted by DEZLPWR View PostWell call me foolish, but I am going to pony up the cash for the EZ Balancer Lite. Heard back from the owner and he said that they have accurately balanced planes weighing less than 1lb.
I plan on buying more planes in the future, so I will put it to good use for sure....
http://www.ezbalancer.com/id74.html
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Good job Pogo, I've been thinking of doing that as well, nothing fancy, just give me the CG.
I have a Great Planes balancer that works fairly well, but there's nothing like wrestling with it then you're trying to hover a 1600 mm airplane above it while trying ti get the rulers to stay in the right position.
Many a colorful metaphor has been created while attempting this......
Grossman56Team Gross!
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Originally posted by Grossman56 View PostGood job Pogo, I've been thinking of doing that as well, nothing fancy, just give me the CG.
I have a Great Planes balancer that works fairly well, but there's nothing like wrestling with it then you're trying to hover a 1600 mm airplane above it while trying ti get the rulers to stay in the right position.
Many a colorful metaphor has been created while attempting this......
Grossman56
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Originally posted by DEZLPWR View PostWell call me foolish, but I am going to pony up the cash for the EZ Balancer Lite. Heard back from the owner and he said that they have accurately balanced planes weighing less than 1lb.
I plan on buying more planes in the future, so I will put it to good use for sure....
http://www.ezbalancer.com/id74.html
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Originally posted by BILLY BOY View Post
This looks much better than the Great Planes machine that I have. I think the GP is grossly overpriced and a bit finicky.
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I've had great success utilizing the GP balancer with each of my planes..and I'm pretty OCD. If pictures on the wall are outta balance, even slightly, I will notice and have to reset them. Most of the time I can eyeball the center within 1/16-1/8 of an inch. Drives the wife crazy(er) then me! So far, I've yet to have to trim my elevator(s) much at all. Have done the 'GP balancer dance', but now I just get my son to stand by the tail end while I set my rulers to specs. With the Corsair, I was able to get it right on manufacture's suggested range of 85mm-90mm. Wheels up at one point and wheels down on the other. Works well enough for me. ;)3 PhotosDynam; E-Flite; Freewing
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