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Old 8th July 2004 | 08:25
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spleener
 
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A330/A340 - FBW = artificial stability = CG control = reduced downforce requirement on the tail = reduced trim drag. Tailplane is an inverted aerofoil. Other than perhaps during some dynamic manoeuvering, there is a downforce on the tailplane - all flight control laws [ie normal, altn, direct].
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