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<DIV><SPAN class=436492211-29062005><FONT color=#0000ff
size=2>Jerry,</FONT></SPAN></DIV>
<DIV><SPAN class=436492211-29062005><FONT color=#0000ff size=2>I'm pretty sure
there is a way to get the weight more to the nose without adding
weight.</FONT></SPAN></DIV>
<DIV><SPAN class=436492211-29062005><FONT color=#0000ff size=2>Maybe you can
move some of the radio gear more to the nose or change the
tailwheel</FONT></SPAN></DIV>
<DIV><SPAN class=436492211-29062005><FONT color=#0000ff size=2>for a lighter
version.</FONT></SPAN></DIV>
<DIV><SPAN class=436492211-29062005><FONT color=#0000ff size=2>I think that the
plane with the 120 and max. 9 lbs will fly pattern very
well.</FONT></SPAN></DIV>
<DIV><SPAN class=436492211-29062005><FONT color=#0000ff
size=2>Andi</FONT></SPAN></DIV>
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<DIV class=OutlookMessageHeader dir=ltr align=left><FONT face=Tahoma
size=2>-----Original Message-----<BR><B>From:</B> discussion-request@nsrca.org
[mailto:discussion-request@nsrca.org]<B>On Behalf Of </B>Jerry
Wilson<BR><B>Sent:</B> Wednesday, June 29, 2005 7:15 AM<BR><B>To:</B>
discussion@nsrca.org<BR><B>Subject:</B> [RMX:#] Elan
trouble<BR><BR></FONT></DIV>
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<P class=MsoNormal><FONT face=Arial color=navy size=2><SPAN
style="FONT-SIZE: 10pt; COLOR: navy; FONT-FAMILY: Arial">I have a dilemma and
could use some advice from the group.<o:p></o:p></SPAN></FONT></P>
<P class=MsoNormal><FONT face=Arial color=navy size=2><SPAN
style="FONT-SIZE: 10pt; COLOR: navy; FONT-FAMILY: Arial"><o:p> </o:p></SPAN></FONT></P>
<P class=MsoNormal><FONT face=Arial color=navy size=2><SPAN
style="FONT-SIZE: 10pt; COLOR: navy; FONT-FAMILY: Arial">After over a year of
building I have nearly completed my Elan which is my first attempt to build a
fiberglass fuse pattern ship. It is painted, covered, servos, push rods,
and engine (120 four stroke) installed. Weighs about 9 lbs. Looks
pretty nice.<o:p></o:p></SPAN></FONT></P>
<P class=MsoNormal><FONT face=Arial color=navy size=2><SPAN
style="FONT-SIZE: 10pt; COLOR: navy; FONT-FAMILY: Arial"><o:p> </o:p></SPAN></FONT></P>
<P class=MsoNormal><FONT face=Arial color=navy size=2><SPAN
style="FONT-SIZE: 10pt; COLOR: navy; FONT-FAMILY: Arial">The trouble is to get
it to balance at the CG point on the plan (8" from wing LE) requires 11 oz in
the nose.<o:p></o:p></SPAN></FONT></P>
<P class=MsoNormal><FONT face=Arial color=navy size=2><SPAN
style="FONT-SIZE: 10pt; COLOR: navy; FONT-FAMILY: Arial"><o:p> </o:p></SPAN></FONT></P>
<P class=MsoNormal><FONT face=Arial color=navy size=2><SPAN
style="FONT-SIZE: 10pt; COLOR: navy; FONT-FAMILY: Arial">According to Dick
Hansen's plan the weight should be 8 - 10 lbs. So it is still within the
design range, at ~9.75 lbs. But even if I can figure a way to add 11 oz
of weight to the nose, I'm afraid the plane will not fly the pattern well and
am having serious doubts completing. My intentions were to fly one or
two more Sportsman contests with it and then move on to Intermediate.
Would appreciate some opinions/advice from the
group:<o:p></o:p></SPAN></FONT></P>
<P class=MsoNormal><FONT face=Arial color=navy size=2><SPAN
style="FONT-SIZE: 10pt; COLOR: navy; FONT-FAMILY: Arial"><o:p> </o:p></SPAN></FONT></P>
<P class=MsoNormal><FONT face=Arial color=navy size=2><SPAN
style="FONT-SIZE: 10pt; COLOR: navy; FONT-FAMILY: Arial">Should I try to
figure out a way to add 11 oz wt. to the nose securely and finish the
plane?<o:p></o:p></SPAN></FONT></P>
<P class=MsoNormal><FONT face=Arial color=navy size=2><SPAN
style="FONT-SIZE: 10pt; COLOR: navy; FONT-FAMILY: Arial"><o:p> </o:p></SPAN></FONT></P>
<P class=MsoNormal><FONT face=Arial color=navy size=2><SPAN
style="FONT-SIZE: 10pt; COLOR: navy; FONT-FAMILY: Arial">Or abandon the ship
and move on to something else?<o:p></o:p></SPAN></FONT></P>
<P class=MsoNormal><FONT face=Arial color=navy size=2><SPAN
style="FONT-SIZE: 10pt; COLOR: navy; FONT-FAMILY: Arial"><o:p> </o:p></SPAN></FONT></P>
<P class=MsoNormal><FONT face=Arial color=navy size=2><SPAN
style="FONT-SIZE: 10pt; COLOR: navy; FONT-FAMILY: Arial">TIA<o:p></o:p></SPAN></FONT></P>
<P class=MsoNormal><FONT face=Arial color=navy size=2><SPAN
style="FONT-SIZE: 10pt; COLOR: navy; FONT-FAMILY: Arial">Jerry</SPAN></FONT><FONT
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