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Old 04-28-2005 | 11:49 AM
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Default RE: C.G position and flight?

Yes. I guess I assumed we all knew the terms.

"Center of Gravity" is that theoretical point where the physics of its balance, rotation, and so on, all act as if the mass of the vehical was all located there.

"Center of Pressure" is that theoreical point where all of the aerodynamic, hydrodynamic, tire forces, etc, act as if they all at that point.

The physical location of those points in a vehicle are not necessarily at the same location. The relationship of one to the other can produce dramatic differences in how the vehicle reacts to forces imposed from outside.