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Old 01-21-2003 | 05:43 PM
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Default How much aerodynamics should pilots know?

Originally posted by Gary Retterbush


What in the world is a fighter pilot going to do with CG and CP??

Not trying to be cute but I just can't imagine what in the world I would do with either one even if I had a PhD in aero.

I don't doubt your concern . . .

Obviously, the big boys do things different as they've got aircraft dispatchers and a ground crew to do the majority of the work for them. However, in the general aviation world we tend to do more of our own work . . . which is a concern if I'm going to send someone out in the bush to pick someone up. If they're flying in to carry out a bunch of hunters with a couple of moose, then I get concerned.