In article ,
Richard Riley wrote:
On 16 Jun 2004 14:11:32 GMT,
(Wright1902Glider) wrote:

:Hmmm... would I be correct in assuming that on aircraft placarded this way, it
:would be physically improbable to load baggage in an area of the airframe that
:would cause an out-of-limit CG issue if the weight limit was not exceeded?

I wouldn't think so. Imagine a (generic) airplane with a placarded
baggage area weight max of 25 lbs. Say it's big enough for 4 sleeping
bags. It's fine if it's loaded with 4 sleeping bags, but not if it's
loaded with 4 full kegs of beer.

OK, I'll bite on this one. *HOW* do you get 4 full kegs of beer in there,
and still keep under the placarded baggage weight limit of 25 lbs?

And, if you _are_ under the weight limit, with those 4 kegs, _why_ is that
different than the _same_ weight in sleeping bags?

"Inquiring minds want to know." grin


In the EZ airplanes the back seat, fuel and baggage are all close to
CG. If the pilot meets the *minimum* weight and the plane is under
gross, it's in CG. (It's not quite true in the Cozy and Velocity - 2
very large people in front can put you too far forward CG)