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On the active arm version on the Miniplane (ABM) it says on there website that one size arm suits all, and there are no holes for adjusting according to weight, how does that work with a lighter pilot on the same machine as a heavier one :?

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Weight shift is all about bias.

Whatever your weight, the proportion of cheek shift is the same.

As long as you're not fatter on one side then the other...

Not talking about weight shift but the principle of the roman scales and balance

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Because the rear pivot point of the arms is about 5 inches higher than on a low hang point machine, the motor always hangs down at the correct angle.

It is possible to move the wing attachment clamps fore and aft (no holes & bolts) but as they are roughly at the highest point of the bend in the arms it's generally not necessary for different weight pilots. A few mm adjustment on one side or other will also totally remove any torque effect.

Stuart.

On the active arm version on the Miniplane (ABM) it says on there website that one size arm suits all, and there are no holes for adjusting according to weight, how does that work with a lighter pilot on the same machine as a heavier one :?
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On each arm there is a collar that can be slid backwards or forwards to adjust for the pilot's weight. The are held in place with an allen bolt. The straps which go to the karabiniers go on either side of these collars and are therefore held in position.

Good luck,

Christian

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