Blog & Flying Tips

Getting your RC airplane's center of gravity (CG) right is one of the most important parts of a successful setup. It affects stability, elevator response, and how the airplane behaves during upright, inverted, and 3D flight. At Twisted Hobbys, we provide a recommended CG for each model as a starting point. That recommendation comes from flight testing, but it isn't necessarily the final balance every pilot will prefer. Some pilots enjoy a slightly nose-heavy airplane for stability and precisi …