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Old 21st May 2015, 23:01
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Brian W May
 
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I've been wondering why an aircraft would need tactical manoeuvering immediately after take off, then thought about MANPAD etc, so presumably that's why.

What I don't understand is - when an aircraft this large manoeuvers, are they not likely to be positive g rather than negative? So I am at a loss to work out what fuel tank trimming actually means in this context.

Does this cause trimming of thrust to assist the aerodynamics? Care to enlighten me anyone?
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