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Old 17th May 2005 | 11:59
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From: SEA
'To establish this stability for pitch axis (longitudinal stability), elementary requirement is that the CG should always be in front of the aerodynamic force created by the wing.'

Not necessarily. Think about decalage/longitudinal dihydral. Check:

http://www.av8n.com/how/htm/aoastab.html
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