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My question is this...How much is your IAS affected by the location of the CG during flight?
The reason for the question is this...I have the O-360 conversion w C/S prop so my Empty CG is pretty far forward. 1350# @ 37.1 . I know I can trim the aircraft up to fly straight and level, but does a forward CG result in more drag due to more trim used?
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Throw in the AWB2500 skis and I have to carry lots of baggage/weight in the back just to get the CG within forward limits. Add a passenger and it gets very difficult to get the CG back (unless they sit in the back seat).
With these questions in mind...Is it better to carry 120# of extra weight in the aft baggage compartment to reduce the trim requirements, or fly with lots of trim in a lighter airplane?
My experience with boats and floats tells me there must be a "sweet spot", but how in the world does one find out where it is?
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Bruce...this is all your fault! I was flying along just (fat dumb and..) happy as you please until you sent me that damn Excel W&B spreadsheet. When I added those skis to the calculation it scared the crap out of me. That was a real eye opener.
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I'm almost afraid to ask my next question. If my engine quits...am I going to plummet to earth like a yard dart...OR WHAT?
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Help!
Neil