CG change

[HighWing]

For five years I worked on the ramp at KSFO,s United Airlines ramp area. This was a few years after the Arab Oil Embargo. I found it curious that they would load every departing flight to nearly the aft CG limit. I learned that during the embargo anything and everything that would improve fuel economy was employed. Aft CG is very efficient. Improving airspeed and or economy depending on one's preference.

[Dave S]

An aft CG, within operational limits at the same loaded weight, also allows a slower touchdown speed and slightly shorter rollout in many aircraft...with a forward CG bias a person may run out of elevator to keep the nose up before they run out of airspeed.

[jrevens]

Yep, many aircraft display that characteristic. I know my Thorp is faster with baggage & a passenger than without.

[RobS]

A good illustrated read on the benefits of an aft CG (within limits):

http://www.boldmethod.com/learn-to-f...t-performance/

[Paul Z]

I'll have to got to the airport tomorrow to get the tail dragger weight & balance. Once I get both I'll post them.

Paul Zimmermann

[Paul Z]

Here are the weight & Balance sheets for 703KA

Not very legible, I'll try again!

[Paul Z]

Here is the Tri-Gear
TriGear Weight & Balance.jpg
Here is the Tail Dragger.
Tail Dragger Weight & Balance.jpg
I hope you can read them!

[jrevens]

It is pretty hard to read many of the numbers, Paul. If you could post it as an attachment, perhaps a .pdf or .jpg, it would be able to be read easily.