This is for you Model 1 and 2 owners...

I'm looking into purchasing what the seller says is a Model 2 (based on the Build Book) and the Factory says 'Model 1' based on Serial number.

From the Build Book, he sent me the CG calculation page with Model 2 Gross weight of 950 lbs to show its a Model 2. The image shows that there is a fuel tank 21 inches forward of the Datum, and this greatly (and positively) affects the center of gravity.

I have never seen any pictures of a Model 1 with a fuel tank in the engine compartment..... I have seen the 'behind the panel' fuel tank, and wing tanks, however.

Please talk to me about YOUR aircraft and/or ones that you owned in the past regarding the CG computation and this fuel component forward of the Datum.

Obviously, an out of balance aircraft is a very bad thing...

Thanks in advance

-Mike