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Old 4th September 2005 | 19:40
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Lump Jockey
 
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747 and Shuttle

Is there a change in the amount of lift generated when the 747 piggybacks the Shuttle, or does the added weight somehow canx things out? Would there be a need for higher AoA during certain flight phases for example. I don't believe the weight factor comes into play concerning lift, but does it effect other qualities? If the lift is increased, would a shorter take-off run be used?
LJ.
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