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Old December 8th 17, 01:08 PM posted to rec.aviation.soaring
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Default Max Weight of Non Lift Producing Components

On Thu, 07 Dec 2017 21:40:48 -0800, Tango Whisky wrote:

Elevator always counts as non-lifting.


Obviously: In every man-carrying aircraft I know of (computer-stabilised
beasts like the F-22 excepted) the CG is in front of the wing's centre of
lift, so the tailplane *must* generate a downforce during stable, trimmed
flight.


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