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Center Of Gravity - Aviation Design Rafale C Assembly Manual

For single bf 300 turbine or 2 x jet cat p 160 sx

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Center of gravity

CG
CG
267 mm
335 to 355 mm
10 ½ ''
Note : balance the model with the gear down and the tanks empty.
The center of gravity (CG) must be located between 335 to 355 mm rear of the wing leading edge.
355 mm is the maximum rear position.
We recommend to use 335 mm for the first flights
If you want to fly with underwing fuel tanks, we also recommend to fly the model with CG at
325mm
You must check it before the first flight, to do this with the aircraft in flight condition but without
fuel lift the aircraft in this point, the aircraft must adopt a horizontal attitude. If the tail drops
move the batteries forward or add weight in the nose.
In other hand if the nose drops considerably add weight in the tail or put batteries backward.
Total weight
The total weight of the Rafale 27 to 30 kg tanks empty.
Important note :
Pay very careful attention to structural integrity. This jet can reach speeds
of over 400 KPH - 250 MPH. It is your responsibility to operate it safely.
Specifications may change without notice.
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