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Old 22nd Oct 2012, 12:28
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Wirbelsturm
 
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Sorry folks but a single passenger being moved from row 14 to row one on an A320 putting it out of trim
From a performance point of view the numbers moving are irrelevant. The problem comes when operating close to the trim limits (most commercial aircraft are balanced toward a medium passenger load). So a light passenger load can put you close to the trim limits as much as a heavy one.

The real kicker plays if you lose an engine on take-off, that's where you really feel an aircraft that's out of trim.

Move where you want for the flight just be in your seat for take off and landing please. I really don't care how much you moan.
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