"john smith" wrote in message
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Be VERY careful in the Bo with reduced fuel in the tanks!
The leading edge tanks on the Bo cause the C/G to move aft with fuel burn.

Where would the CG be with mid-wing tanks? Further aft?

Starting out with partial fuel means you are starting with the C/G
already partially aft.
I always calculated both the takeoff and landing C/G when I flew the Bo
I had access to.

All you need do is NOT overload the rear seats/baggage area.

I assume he's getting a V-tail; CG is much better with a straight tail (yet
still a bit narrow). Upgrading to an IO-550 from a IO-520 also moves the CG
a couple inches forward IIR.