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November 29th 04, 03:50 AM
WaltBJ
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(Elmshoot) wrote in message ...
Gord,
Concerning the weight shift and CG movemnt to get better cruise economy.
SNIP:
FWIW the L1011 was operated that way - retaining fuel in the #2 outer
tanks moved the CG back in cruise flight to reduce horizontal tail
trim drag. This fuel was used later in flight, of course.
Walt BJ
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