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Forum: Private Flying

7th Mar 2024, 02:21

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CG and stability

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Posted By sdwings

Thanks everyone. So far my understanding is this...

Thanks everyone. So far my understanding is this (...hopefully I'm in the right ballpark):

Forward CG = more TDF required
Aft CG = less TDF required
If the aircraft is disturbed and it...

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Forum: Private Flying

6th Mar 2024, 16:58

Replies: 30

CG and stability

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Posted By sdwings

Would I be correct in saying that whatever force...

Would I be correct in saying that whatever force is required by the tailplane for level trimmed flight is just exaggerated depending on whether airspeed increases or decreases?

The following bit I...

Forum: Private Flying

6th Mar 2024, 05:25

Replies: 30

CG and stability

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Posted By sdwings

Thanks for the response. Could you elaborate? I'm...

Thanks for the response. Could you elaborate? I'm unsure how CG would push or pull anything

Forum: Private Flying

6th Mar 2024, 04:44

Replies: 30

CG and stability

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Posted By sdwings

CG and stability

Anyone know why forward CG improves longitudinal stability? Or why aft CG worsens it?
I can visualize that an arrow shot from a bow would be unstable if the CG were at the tail end (if that's an...

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