Center of Gravity

CG stands for the Center of Gravity, which is the balance point of an RC plane. It is the point where the balance of the plane is perfect, and the aircraft remains smooth and stable during flight. The CG is a crucial factor in the performance of the RC plane, and it affects many aspects of flying, such as stability, control, and speed.Learn to set the correct center of gravity for perfect RC plane performance and safety.

The cgCalc

The cgCalc of eCalc.ch not only calculates and evaluates the center of gravity (CG), neutral point (NP) and mean aerodynamic chord (MAC) but also visualizes your design of conventional aircraft, flying wing, delta or canard. Approximate complex wing design with 5 trapezoidal wing panels. For further instructions see below..

Aircraft Center of Gravity Calculator

Test out this CG calculator. I hope it can help you to set the perfect CG for all of your models

This form will calculate the position of a Center of Gravity (CG) on a model airplane wing as measured from the leading edge of the Root Chord. If you need to know the % of the Mean Aerodynamic Chord

Stability through proper CG

In this week's quick tip James shows a beginner how to acheive your manual's CG on an RC aircraft. Imperative to have success flying RC airplanes.

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In this video I will cover all aspects of Center of Gravity (CG) concerning model aircraft for newbies Initial discussions will cover the crucial importance of having the correct center of gravity for your RC/free flight model airplane. In short, if the CG is not correctly located, the airplane will likely crash.