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courses:201a:adm [2018/02/20 18:16]
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 ===== Effect of Weight and C.G. on Aircraft Performance/​Flight Char. ===== ===== Effect of Weight and C.G. on Aircraft Performance/​Flight Char. =====
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 +  * Overloaded aircraft
 +    * The aircraft needs a higher takeoff speed, which results in a longer takeoff run.
 +    * Both the rate and angle of climb are reduced.
 +    * The service ceiling is lowered.
 +    * The cruising speed is reduced.
 +    * The cruising range is shortened.
 +    * Maneuverability is decreased.
 +    * A longer landing roll is required because the landing speed is higher.
 +    * Excessive ​ loads  are  imposed ​ on  the  structure, especially the landing gear.
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 +Aft CG
 +  * Higher cruise speed
 +  * Less stability in pitch
 +  * Difficult to recover from stall
 +  * Shorter takeoff roll
 +
 +Forward CG
 +  * Longer takeoff roll
 +  * Longer landing roll
 +  * Slower cruise speed
 +  * Difficult or impossible to land on main gear (insufficient elevator authority)
  
 ==== Overloaded Aircraft ==== ==== Overloaded Aircraft ====
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