---------------------------------------------------------- Kolb-List Digest Archive --- Total Messages Posted Thu 11/08/18: 1 ---------------------------------------------------------- Today's Message Index: ---------------------- 1. 06:28 PM - Aft CG? (John Hauck) ________________________________ Message 1 _____________________________________ Time: 06:28:32 PM PST US From: "John Hauck" Subject: Kolb-List: Aft CG? I ran across a few photos of my original Firestar, 1985, during a complete rebuild winter 1987/88. If you notice, that is an 18 gal 5052 aluminum fuel tank situated behind the main bulkhead. Guessing about 125 lbs total fuel, tank, and Facet Pump. On long cross country flights a lot of gear was shoved under the tank in my now available cargo compartment, all behind the main bulkhead. No, I didn't put a heavy battery in the nose (not installed) or lead weight to counterbalance the fuel tank. Aircraft was perfectly balanced and a joy to fly. All flying surfaces were built to plans. Also had a ton of two part Aerothane paint and dope on it. Have no idea where the paper CG was. Never did a weight and balance on the FS. No adverse pitch problems 30 years ago. john h mkIII Titus, Alabama ------------------------------------------------------------------------------------- Other Matronics Email List Services ------------------------------------------------------------------------------------- Post A New Message kolb-list@matronics.com UN/SUBSCRIBE http://www.matronics.com/subscription List FAQ http://www.matronics.com/FAQ/Kolb-List.htm Web Forum Interface To Lists http://forums.matronics.com Matronics List Wiki http://wiki.matronics.com Full Archive Search Engine http://www.matronics.com/search 7-Day List Browse http://www.matronics.com/browse/kolb-list Browse Digests http://www.matronics.com/digest/kolb-list Browse Other Lists http://www.matronics.com/browse Live Online Chat! http://www.matronics.com/chat Archive Downloading http://www.matronics.com/archives Photo Share http://www.matronics.com/photoshare Other Email Lists http://www.matronics.com/emaillists Contributions http://www.matronics.com/contribution ------------------------------------------------------------------------------------- These Email List Services are sponsored solely by Matronics and through the generous Contributions of its members.