"B4RT" wrote in message ...
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

Bart
Are they pop outs? I would imagine so. Don't often see helos flying
around with inflated ones anymore. When I was flying 47's on floats it
was really noticable and on the H500 series too. But, I never noticed
any appreciable difference in speeds with less fuel. Have you changed
cabin loading to any extent? I'm also curious about this one.
As for the Cessna 206, or most fixed wings, having the aft cg requires
some trim that effectively changes the speed and economy. Lots of the
XC racers used that to gain a few kts and in fact that was where I
learned it many many years ago.
Best Regards
Rocky


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"B4RT" wrote in message
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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)