Agreed... but I was actually not asking you. I was waiting for a reply from "Volume". But yours will suffice.
In short, a 'VG' moves to the 'left' as weight decreases.
I'm afraid the Flying Engineer is writing for dramatic effect!.
Have you seen the A380 Flight Test in the link provided?
There are NO requirements relating to strength and deformation above Vd/Md so formally arguing about margins is meaningless.
Agreed.... and this was the basis of my OP. You and others have already answered my questions in spades. I thank you.
