Model Building Techniques

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Explains how to calculate where to position the centre of gravity based on the Wing and tail characteristics of the model.

How to Calculate a Model’s COG

Provided by Geoff Pearson from the MAAA Instructor Course notes.

Vanessa COG Jig

This video by Greg Lance demonstrates a DIY balancing jig particularly suited to biplanes.