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January 11, 2025

Model Airplane Center of Gravity Balancer

I make these as a hobby. There was a lot of interest in a balancer that could handle heavier airplanes. So I now have three different sizes. The info for each size is listed below. The balancers will work with almost any RC airplane from small foamies up to 40# airplanes, depending on the wing structure. A real heavy airplane could cause the pads to push through the wing unless you put the balancer pads on a rib or sheeted covering. It is a simple but very effective balancer. Just put a mark or piece if tape where your CG is located and set the wings on the stands with the center of the pads on your mark. The height of the balancers is adjustable for different height models. The weight range of each balancer listed below is just an estimated range based on the strength of the materials used in the balancer. There are no guarantees expressed or implied as to the actual weight each balancer can handle so use at your own risk. I make these with my 3D printer as a hobby and they are hobby grade balancers. So please don’t expect them to look like injection molded manufactured items. There is considerable amount of printing time to make these. My prices are based solely on printing times and cost of shipping. Prices are listed below. I will ship to anywhere in the CONUS. PM me for more info. Thanks

Small Balancer

Minimum Height = 7”

Maximum Height = 9 5/8”

Pad Size Each = Approx (7/8” x 1 ¼”) or (1 ¼” Square) – Your Choice

Weight Range = Foamies up to 10# Airplanes

Price = $60 Shipped

Medium Balancer

Minimum Height = 8”

Maximum Height = 11”

Pad Size Each = 1 5/8” Square

Weight Range = 10-25lb Airplanes

Price = $90 Shipped

Large Balancer

Minimum Height = 9”

Maximum Height = 13”

Pad Size Each = 2” Square

Weight Range = 25-40lb Airplanes

Price = $120 Shipped

This article was first featured at https://www.rcgroups.com/forums/showthread.php?3796505-Model-Airplane-Center-of-Gravity-Balancer&goto=newpost on January 3, 2021 at 10:26AM by HotRod34a

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