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Old 21st May 2015, 22:44
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BV234driver
 
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Question Tank trimming?

What is the benefit of tank trimming, and how would this expand the maneuver envelope at takeoff versus any other normal mode of flight? Have read several of the articles, but drawing a big question mark on this one.

Resorting back to fixed wing aero, you'd like the Cg to be near CL as I recall- thus alleviating any control or flying qualities issues... It appears I need a class in how this functions as a benefit- other than doing exactly the above...which I'd assume in a production aircraft you'd thus be at a full or ideal load anyway, and not likely require shifting at takeoff?
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