Weight and Balance Models 2-4 with Rotax 912 and Nose wheeel

[dalords]

What are most people coming up with for a nose wheel weight on the older models that have a Rotax 912 and nose wheel? We have a model 2 with a 912 and a nose wheel. empty weight on the nose wheel is 200 lbs and the mains are coming in at about 210 lbs. Seems like we have a longer than normal takeoff run. Flies good under power, but when the power is cut the nose want gets a little heavy. We can move some ballast to the rear, or I should say father rear, but was wondering if anyone else has the same condition, longer than normal takeoff run due to, to much weight on the nose when rolling.

[SkySteve]

dalords,
Mine weighs 660# empty. I have moved the battery to the rear of the fuselage and added some lead weights behind the battery (I think it was about 12-15# of lead).

[Peteohms]

Sounds like time to do a proper weight and balance. You'll like the way it flys when you get it dialed in.