Su29 50cc KnifeEgde issue
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Su29 50cc KnifeEgde issue
Hello,I own the Sebart SU29
Everything seems ok but when i try to do Knife edge - the more i push the rudder, the more i get pitch down on the elevator. its very strange to me.
Anyone familiar with that kind of an issue?
Everything seems ok but when i try to do Knife edge - the more i push the rudder, the more i get pitch down on the elevator. its very strange to me.
Anyone familiar with that kind of an issue?
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I dont recall the maiden, but i can say that during landing the nose wants to go up.
I know its a bit tail heavy, and most of the gear is already in front. I will move the main batt forward and see what happens.
I know its a bit tail heavy, and most of the gear is already in front. I will move the main batt forward and see what happens.
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I always try balance close the mfg's recommended center point. Then I roll inverted and let go of elev - it should divert very little. I use elev to make tiny correction in flight if necessary. I'm just a sport aerobat so you may want to be more precise.
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The classic CG test is to roll inverted in a 45 degree upline and release the controls. A slightly forward CG that will give you a smooth flying plane will pull slightly to the canopy. When I was setting up my Extra, a pretty experienced IMAC pilot told me to look for a 4-6 count before the plane was heading downwards. I followed that advice and got a very smooth flying plane. I could get better snaps and spins with a more rearward setup, but the plane does well enough. I do need a fair amount of mix for knife edge flight, but that's a small price to pay for a plane that doesn't get tossed around in the wind and is very predictable through all maneuvers.