Intlyogi
22nd Aug 2006, 00:02
How will variations in C.G. position with authorized limits affect the fuel consumption in terms of ANM/Kg?
bfisk
22nd Aug 2006, 01:51
In general, a more rearward CG will improve efficiency with regards to fuel consumption. With a more rearward (aft) CG, the arm between the CG and center of pressure is shortened, and less tail-down-force is required. Less tail-down-force means less total force acting down; requiring less lift. And less lift is less drag, to put it in simple terms.
Mad (Flt) Scientist
22nd Aug 2006, 03:05
Discussed here (http://www.pprune.org/forums/showthread.php?t=238458) 2 weeks ago .... ;)