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GregB

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Guys, what are you getting for distance ( in inches) from the 70 inch datum back to the main gear axle on your RV 8s as the A/C is level position for weighing? Also the tail? In other words the arm. Thanks

Thanks Mike I should have specified. It is a standard gear finished and flying in 2002. Purchased by me in 2013 flying after 0 320 rebuild and standard RV grin. Trying to learn as much as possible. What fun!! Thanks guys.
 
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Greg, welcome aboard the good ship VAF:D

Dont know if the style gear makes a difference or not, but you might state whether you have the Grove or stock gear----------just in case there is a difference in the axle location.
 
DR (right)- 69.25"
DL (left)- 69"

DT (tailwheel) - 252"

Grove Airfoil Gear and Standard Vans El'Cheap'o tailwheel :)
 
Grove airfoil gear, DJM Tailwheel

right 68.5"
left 68.5"
tail 250.4375"

I did measure it, makes me wonder how we all get slightly different lengths. Hum.
 
RV-8 -1 Weight & Ballance Measurements

GregB said:
Guys, what are you getting for distance ( in inches) from the 70 inch datum back to the main gear axle on your RV 8s as the A/C is level position for weighing? Also the tail? In other words the arm. Thanks
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On my -1 Slow Build Fuselage

RF 68 23/32 (68.719)
LF 68 23/32 (68.719)
TW 251 5/8 (251.625)

Grove Non-Airfoil Al gear, Stock TW fork

Skylor
RV-8
Flying, 360 Hours
 
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