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Old 25th Mar 2013, 13:33
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Also Why is lift going through the aerodynamic center? I don't want to confuse Pontius, but for me that explanation in manual does not make sense.
This is due to definition. If we would produce lift at the center of forces, there would be no pitching moment. If you assume a constant pitching moment, then Lift (and especially any additional Lift due to gusts) always acts on the aerodynamic center.
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