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Old 11th June 2007 | 03:40
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bfisk
 
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Most aircraft will have a higher fuel burn with forward centre of gravity. More nose-heavy requires more tail-down-force, and the total required lift on the wings is increased, increasing drag, increasing the need for thrust... which burns your fuel faster.

Should be PPL-level theory?
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