The reason I asked was because last year I put floats on our ship and they
slowed it down by about 7 knots on avg. Theres this magic point at about
50 gals of remaining fuel at which I suddenly gain almost 10 kts of
airspeed.
I figure it can't be related to the lighter load because the airspeed
increase
is not linear with respect to decreased fuel load, so CG is a likely
candidate.

If its true that its CG, then I'd like to exaggerate this effect because I
really
want my airspeed back.

BTW: I dont think your "same holds true" thing for the Cessna 206 is
applicable. The reason they tweak an airplane that way is to aid in
dynamic stability, and I don't think the same aerodynamic reasons
apply to sling-wings.

Bart


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Hey any of you oldtimers know which will give me a faster cruise,
forward or aft cg?

TIA,

Bart
Aft c.g. When its trimmed the tail will be trimmed to give some
UPwards lift that unweights the tail a little.
Bart
Whoops on my part...I was thinking of the Cessna 206 but I feel the
same holds true in the B206 (got about 1200 hrs in the B206)