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Old 08-28-2003 | 11:32 AM
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Default Why Trainers Balloon - some figures

The forward Cg plane is also less efficient because the down load on the tail must be balanced by increased lift from the wing.

On the other hand, with an aft Cg, the tail is producing lift which means the wing doesn't have to work so hard.

Tom