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Re: Extra weight on the tail when hanging the engine?
Posted: Mon Jun 10, 2019 11:20 am
by ykachuro
Thank you! I suspected as much as the design provides for complete wing removal. I think the engine type shouldn’t matter. The lighter Ul engine just hangs further forward.
Re: Extra weight on the tail when hanging the engine?
Posted: Mon Jun 10, 2019 9:42 am
by PlaneDan
I do think the wings make a difference when the tail is down. However, when I mounted my UL350is, no wings, it was light on the tail, but had no tendency to tip over.
Re: Extra weight on the tail when hanging the engine?
Posted: Mon Jun 10, 2019 5:33 am
by Greg Pixley
Since the wings are at the CG it's doubtful they have a big impact. The horizontal/vertical tail however is different! I had them removed during paint, went to move the airplane by the propeller and it flipped right into my arms! Since then I've had a 20 pound bag of shot dropped over the tailwheel whenever altering CG. Engine on and wings and tail removed, no problem.
Greg Pixley
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Extra weight on the tail when hanging the engine?
Posted: Mon Jun 10, 2019 12:43 am
by ykachuro
Do I need to worry about tipping the fuselage over if I hang the engine with the wings removed? Or do I need to put extra weight in the back or tie the tailwheel off?
Thanks!