> >Has anyone tried mounting their control stick on the forward side of the >main spar? >_______________________________________
I think it would be easier to move the fuel to the outer wing panels than to change the control system. Make the tank(s) long and narrow and keep them close to the forward spar for minimum effect on the C.G. Alum tubes, one in the lead edge and a larger one just behind the forward spar, would be ideal. Some quick math indicates that a 4 inch I.D. tube X 6 feet long in the lead edge would give you3.75 gallon and a 5 inch I.D. tube behind the spar would give you 4.7 gallon for a total of 8.5 gallon each side. All my fuel is in the outer wing panels, 12.5 gallon in each wing. For access to fuel fittings and wiring, I cut a 4"X9" panel in the bottom outboard edge of the stub wing. I mount the wing panel and then hook up the fuel lines and assoc wiring. The panel is hinged on the forward (4 inch) side and two screw hold it shut on the rear side. Works great. A photo of my tanks under construction can be seen at http://mysite.verizon.net/flesner/22.jpg Larry Flesner
