Yep. And you'll know you went too far back when 1) you've exceeded the
CG range in the POH and 2) when the a/c gets uncomfortably squirrly in
all axis or axii or whatever.

....seeking the middle of the range keeps things comfortable and allows
for some shifting, weighing errors, and such.

Bob Gardner wrote:
Higher. Moving weight aft means that the download on the horizontal
stabilizer is reduced.. Less elevator deflection means less drag.

Bob Gardner

"gman" wrote in message
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Hello All,
Does anyone know if the location of the CG effects the cruise speed in
something like a Skyhawk of Skylane? In other words, given the same
weight, will the cruise speed at 75% power be higher or lower if the CG
is moved from near its forward limit towards its aft limit.

I think the aft CG will result in a higher cruise speed because the arm
between the center of lift and CG will be reduced (assuming CL is
behind the CG) and the tail will have to do less work.

Any ideas?