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weight down. The obvious location is at the centre of pressure for the aerofoil.
This works at one angle of attack but as soon at this angle changes, so does the centre of pressure.
Where c is the chord of the wing Cl is the lift coefficient Cm is the pitching coefficient M is the total pitching force S is the area of the wing V is the velocity of the wing xcp is the position of the centre of presure as a fraction of the chord x1/4 is the quarter chord position is the density of air
distance from the spar to the centre of pressure multiplied by the lift.
Slightly forward of the anticipated centre of pressure allows for increased angle of incidence and the centre of pressure moving forwards and any twisting is likely to result in wash out which is what you want in the wing . It also allows for flying at increased angle of incidence as a result of trying to reduce power. Placing the spar as low in the wing as possible will also help to reduce the twisting forces.