"Neal Fulco" wrote in message
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Would this work? Getting back to the CG issue.....How about having
the nose gear PARTIALLY retract. The nose gear would have 2
positions. Position 1 would have the plane in the PARKED ( partially
retracted ) position. The plane would be level or slightly nose down
to facilitate easier boarding. The main gear would be far enough back
so it wouldn't tip over on it's tail when no one is aboard. ( Velocity
) For landing and takeoff, put the nosegear in the EXTENDED
position.( Position 2 ) The CG would move a little more aft, but more
importantly, the plane would be at an increased angle of attack to
facilitate better take offs and landings. That way, the plane
wouldn't have to rotate so much to get airborne and on landing, the
plane wouldn't have to "slam" down so hard (far).Just a thought.
Neal

Why change what isn't broken?
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Jim in NC