Thanks for the responses on "trimdrag"
If anyone knows, please toss in any SWAGS about percentages of speed improvement -thru reducing trim drag --on models! (not on F16's)
When I noted way back -that I put CG way forward on my racers -I was not kidding .
I kept the stab volume low -so I could really crank in trim change -and elevator throw --with no real chance of throwing the plane into a high speed stall.
Setting it up for marginal stability really didn't appeal to me .
Current racing trends may go for marginal stability - their choice.
I found that the guy who could hold a perfect racecourse track had the best chance of winning .
I am positive the current models are faster - the winning flyers can fly on the edge better etc..
Nothing new there.
I would like to know tho what measured -NOT calculated G's are on current stuff also if anyone knows just how they measured the improvement of speed by shifting the CG.
We used to SWAG the G loads- found out we were waay off the mark.
Sure would like to see measured results