Last weekend, I did the weight/balance on my new SD II.
Numbers:
The Maximum forward CG figured to 18.46 inches.
The Maximum Aft CG figured to 27.93 inches.
The CG envelope for the SD II is 18 to 27 inches. Looks like I need to lose a few pounds! (Includes 25 lbs baggage at a 90 inch arm)
My SD II has an IO360 200 HP engine. Inverted fuel/oil systems, Center section fuel tank, full electrical with strobes/radio/transponder. Upper wing wiring and fuel run inside the cabanes. There is full floor in the front cockpit with stick/pedals in the front cockpit. Baggage compartment is behind the rear seat. I have the counter weighted elevator with the lead in the forward tips.
I was thinking I would be around the 1,250 lb. range, but for everything I put into it, I am not really disappointed.
The CG range was OK with the exception of a slight aft CG in the worst case aft scenario.
I also did some taxi testing and some adjusting on the rudder pedals and brakes until they felt good. I was really neat playing around with the steering and doing 360's!
I'll be back at the airport next weekend and will get some video.
Craig.
Numbers:
- Tail - 87.2 lbs
- Rt. Main - 601.0 lbs
- Lt Main - 623.4 lbs
The Maximum forward CG figured to 18.46 inches.
The Maximum Aft CG figured to 27.93 inches.
The CG envelope for the SD II is 18 to 27 inches. Looks like I need to lose a few pounds! (Includes 25 lbs baggage at a 90 inch arm)
My SD II has an IO360 200 HP engine. Inverted fuel/oil systems, Center section fuel tank, full electrical with strobes/radio/transponder. Upper wing wiring and fuel run inside the cabanes. There is full floor in the front cockpit with stick/pedals in the front cockpit. Baggage compartment is behind the rear seat. I have the counter weighted elevator with the lead in the forward tips.
I was thinking I would be around the 1,250 lb. range, but for everything I put into it, I am not really disappointed.
The CG range was OK with the exception of a slight aft CG in the worst case aft scenario.
I also did some taxi testing and some adjusting on the rudder pedals and brakes until they felt good. I was really neat playing around with the steering and doing 360's!
I'll be back at the airport next weekend and will get some video.
Craig.
