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Old 6th Sep 2009, 22:18
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HarryMann
 
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I take it c.g. > ## implies forward of

All bets are off in any severe loss of control/jet upset.
Yes, that's what I meant - I don't think either of us had conceived the idea that an event was likley initiated by a trim-tank or c.g. problem.

I am surprised (a bit) that no cautions for severe turbulence, maneouvring or flight near Mmo with full aft c.g. are made, but on reflection, this might logically I suppose be a certification requirement.

Regardless, the fact is, aerodynamically, the a/c must be less stable in pitch anywhere near the aft c.g. than further fwd?
Asking for early or temporary fwd fuel transfer when entering turbulence, would of course, be both impractical as well as somewhat 'worrying'
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