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In Flight Center of Gravity Calculation
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Duo Discus C-FRNV (S/N 691)
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July 2017
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Instructions:
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Enter data in the yellow cells only
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Enter Pilot weights in either lb or kg - not both. If both fields are used it will default to the lb column.
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If a data cell turns red, you have exceeded the maximum allowable value for that item
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If the Total mass and CG location cells are green it is safe to fly. If they are red it is not safe to fly
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Itemmass (kg)arm (mm)moment (kg-mm)
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lbkgEmpty Weight427.9545233433
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Front Pilot2422 x Batteries2.6-680-1768
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Rear Pilot240Front Pilot109.8-1440-158068
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Wing BallastFront Trim weights0.0-21250
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Tail Ballast (see note 1)5Rear Pilot109.1-280-30545
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#Wing Ballast650
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Number of Trim Weights 1, 2 or 3 (see note 2)0Tail Ballast5.0532026600
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CG % aft30.0%
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Max T/O 750 kg660 kg
with no water ballast
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CG location limits:
45-250 mm aft
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Location for best performance
70-80%189-209
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Spinning location greater than
50%150 mm aft
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Tail Ballast Note 1
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Use 1 L in tail tank for every 34 L in wing tanks
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Use 1 L in tail tank for every 26 lb (12 kg) rear seat weight(mass)
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Max 11 L
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Trim Weight Note 2
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Each Trim weight attributes 11 lb (5 kg ) to the front pilot weight
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