which I hope doesn't turn into a major problem. While working on the baffles I guess I put too much of my weight on the front of the plane (RV7) and it nosed over and the propeller hub hit the floor pretty hard. My main concern is if I damaged the engine. There doesn't appear to be any damage to the propeller or hub but what can I do to check if anything in the engine got bent or damaged, the engine is new and hasn't been run yet (TMX I0360).
The second concern is why is the plane so nose heavy. I don't have the VS, HS or wings installed but I've been doing FWF work for the last several months with no problems. After this mornings mishap I put sand bags in the tail to make sure it stays down but I'm worried I have a weight & balance issue. Should the plane be so nose heavy with just the engine and no wings or tail feathers?
The second concern is why is the plane so nose heavy. I don't have the VS, HS or wings installed but I've been doing FWF work for the last several months with no problems. After this mornings mishap I put sand bags in the tail to make sure it stays down but I'm worried I have a weight & balance issue. Should the plane be so nose heavy with just the engine and no wings or tail feathers?