Mailing List lml@lancaironline.net Message #17095
From: <Sky2high@aol.com>
Sender: Marvin Kaye <marv@lancaironline.net>
Subject: Re: [LML] Re: Wing Loading mysteries
Date: Fri, 10 Jan 2003 13:28:05 -0500
To: <lml>
In a message dated 1/10/2003 11:55:50 AM Central Standard Time, msmith@cervicalspinespecialists.com writes:

Does not the increased down load from the tail also add to wing loading and therefore a lower ultimate G factor?
 
Michael Smith


Verrrry Interrrresting Querrry!....

In our aircraft configuration, the main wings can only carry the weight of the airplane which does not increase with tail down load.  Only the angle of attack is changed.  Generally, as an airplane is loaded towards Max Gross Weight, the CG moves rearward thus reducing the amount of tail down load.

Does your Manuevering-speed limit (Va) change when hit with two quick vertical gusts in rapid succession?  If they hit quick enough, then you, your passengers, the baggage and the fuel are at zero gravity, thus dramatically lightening the plane, when the second gust hits.

Scott Krueger
N92EX
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