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A question on weight.
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Tue Nov 09, 2004 2:16 amby denishc
I'm building a model airplane that has tricycle landing gear and the instructions call for the addition of 10 grams of weight in the nose area to keep the model from being a "tailsitter". My question is how many ounces is equal to 10 grams?
Re: A question on weight.
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Tue Nov 09, 2004 2:43 amby Saitek
10 grams = 0.353 (avdp) or 0.322 (troy)
Re: A question on weight.
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Tue Nov 09, 2004 3:45 amby Hagar
If this is a flyable model the amount of weight shown in the instructions can only be a rough estimate. The ballast required will vary according to the type & position of the engine, radio gear & the way you built it, right down to exactly where you position the lead itself. I always try to arrange everything on all my models so the CoG is correct without needing extra weight. You can always add a little extra for the first couple of flights to make it more stable.
Re: A question on weight.
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Tue Nov 09, 2004 4:32 pmby denishc
Thanks Saitek, so about 1/3 of an ounce will do. I'll pick up some fishing weights this afternoon.
And Hagar, thanks for the info but the aircraft I'm building is a plastic display model of an E-2C Hawkeye AWAC in 1/144 scale.
Re: A question on weight.
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Tue Nov 09, 2004 4:35 pmby Hagar
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