Tuesday 26 January 2016

How Does CG Affect Aircraft Performance? | Boldmethod

How Does CG Affect Aircraft Performance? | Boldmethod

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When you load up your airplane with passengers, bags, and fuel, you need to make sure you're within the center of gravity (CG) limits. And you probably know that when you move your CG forward or aft, it affects your airplane's performance. But how? Let's take a look.

Forward Vs. Aft CG

The relationship between aircraft performance and CG location is simple: by moving the CG forward and aft, you change the amount of tail down force and lift you need for stable flight....

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