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Old 9th Nov 2011, 16:55
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vihai
 
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The explanation for which a CG lower than the pressure center should provide roll stability has never convinced me.

Suppose an external force makes you depart from level flight into a 30° roll. You're now in a turn but the forces will still be parallel to the vertical axis, so there is no momentum against the roll.

However, in the extreme case of a parachute/paraglider where the CG is much lower than the center of pressure there is a strong stability.

How is it, then?
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