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Old 21st Feb 2003, 19:40
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CorvusCorax
 
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I thought that doing 2 calcs would be wise - thanks for confirming.

The worked example is poor in the handbook - it should make it more clear that 2 conditions are important. I will add the effect of retraction to be sure.

It is only a moment of about 819 which at max weight 2700 shifts the CG by a third of an inch and at lower weights this increases to 0.4 inches. So if you are near the edge of the envelope retraction is a factor, and at critical stage of course.
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