----[Please read http://ercoupers.com/disclaimer.htm before following any advice in this forum.]---- Paul: I think that the ballast in the tail is to keep the empty CG within the limits that require no further computation. As I recall, there are limits in the type specs which if your Coupe is within, you need not do any further computations. However, if your empty CG is not within those limits, ie either fwd or aft, then further computations are required to ascertain if there may be a weight (less than maximum gross) at which loading will put the aircraft out of CG. Either a full baggage compartment and a light pilot, or a heavy
pilot and no baggage, etc. Our Coupe had 3 1/2 pounds of lead in the tail when we bought it. However after all the modifications and O-200 addition, we did not need the weight in the tail any more. Lynn Nelsen N99387 52FL __________________________________________________ To unsubscribe from this list please send mailto:[EMAIL PROTECTED] ___________________________________________________________ T O P I C A The Email You Want. http://www.topica.com/t/16 Newsletters, Tips and Discussions on Your Favorite Topics
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