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Old 26th Dec 2013, 01:24
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flarepilot
 
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what is it about a heavier plane that makes it withstand higher loads?

because it is closer to the stall at the heavier weight than the lighter weight

so

the safety valve(the stall) works sooner at heavier weight

(again, simplification)
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