30. The Effect of Center of Gravity on Performance
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Abstract
The effect of weight on performance is well known, and its importance is generally recognized. The effect of balance or center of gravity location on stability and flying safety apparently is not quite as well known, but all authorities agree that it is extremely important. These points, that is, effect of weight on performance and the effect of balance on stability and safety, could hardly be over-emphasized. The effect of center of gravity position on speed and range has been seriously over-emphasized however, and without detracting from its importance as regards stability and safety, I will show by results of studies and carefully run experiments that the effects of center of gravity location on speed and range is entirely negligible.
