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    Senior Member Flybyjim's Avatar
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    Default Re: Engine change

    How would one change the sweep of the wing that is already drilled, would you just change the four plates in the root of the spar? Curious.

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    Just a guess, but maybe by mounting the battery behind the seat as far as you could, you wouldn't need to change the sweep. How much does the sweep really move the CG forward? 1"? 2"? I don't imagine it's a whole lot. JImChuk

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    Default Re: Engine change

    I have an o-200 in mine with NO wing sweep. The battery is behind the seat and the balance is perfect.
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    Ok, thanks. Series 7. Just considering the options out there...

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    Default Re: Engine change

    I misspoke in my previous message, I said "moves the CG forward" Should have said "moves the CG rearward, or datum forward" JImChuk

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