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Old 16th July 2021 | 17:40
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safetypee
 
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After takeoff; could be reducing ‘ground effect’, where the aircraft pitching moment changes nose down with increasing altitude; ≈ less air trapped under the wing ≈.
Depends on aircraft type, size, wing / tail characteristics, control system, etc.
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