REFLECTOR: Weight & Balance

[Epstein Lawrence Jay]

Thats where the “Minimum front seat weight” comes in. we computed 182 lbs  (with minimum fuel) in front seat, to get to 123


On Mar 23, 2014, at 2:54 PM, nmflyer1 at aol.com wrote:

> Thanks Larry. 
> 
> My empty CG is back at 129".  Moves to 124" with me and test fuel. Looks like I will have to do some ballast calculations. 
> 
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> 
> Kurt 
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> From: Epstein Lawrence Jay <ljepstein at hotmail.com>
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> Scott Baker did the above calculations. 
> In discussions with Scott Swing, the aft limit has been moved progressively further aft over the years. This was the factory recommendation. I would confirm with Scott Swing.
> 
> Larry
> On Mar 23, 2014, at 1:54 PM, nmflyer1 at aol.com wrote:
> 
>> hmm. That's odd. My flight manual says that the AFT limit is 120.75", and the Forward limit is 115. 
>> 
>> I am working on my spreadsheet information, It would be nice to compare it to another 173 just for comparison. 
>> 
>> Kurt 
>> 
>> 
>> -----Original Message-----
>> From: Epstein Lawrence Jay <ljepstein at hotmail.com>
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>> 
>> I am attaching our excel spreadsheet/worksheet and the W& B file.
>> 
>> Your should make your own measurements. The Datum is the nose. FWD CG limit should be 123 and aft 115.
>> On Mar 23, 2014, at 1:24 PM, nmflyer1 at aol.com wrote:
>> 
>>> Well, I just finished all the weighing of my 173 FGE. I am running all the numbers now to see what I am dealing with. My manual does not show what the Empty CG should be for a 173. I looked on the Velocity website, and I don't even see the W & B section in the on-line manual. Anyone have some reference numbers or point me to where I missed them? 
>>> 
>>> Thanks, 
>>> 
>>> Kurt 
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