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Old 8th October 2007 | 18:39
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international hog driver
 
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I had the same problem when I was flying helicopters 15 years ago.... (not anymore however) I had a weighted sandbag that went underseat of a robbie and sometimes I used another in the other seat for ballance.

For the Jet & Longranger I used divers weights under the seat cushion (I know, I know... dumb move looking back at it). Even with the weights the Longranger with full fuel and no pax got very close to the aft c of g and required a lot "LOT" of foward cyclic to remain neutral.

After that I dont think I have flown without another poler or pax up the front. Just remember that the seats are designed to collapse in the event of a high ROD impact so if you have to put anything under the seat.................

make sure it's blunt
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