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Old 10th May 2004, 16:44
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Can a PA28 with a detatched engine glide?

If the engine detaches from the airframe of a PA28 (say following a prop failure), is there enough elevator authority to maintain the aircraft in a glide following the rapidly aft movement of the CofG?


Does anyone know?

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