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Old 05-03-2003 | 11:26 AM
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HalH
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Default Aerodynamics

It is interesting to me that the B-727 flies more efficently in cruise at mach .80 with a somewhat aft CG. I think this has to do with unloading the tail surfaces.

Question: Isn't some of the "P" factor due to the prop turning right causes the fuselage to twist to the left?