Aileron Cargo Center of Gravity 
Pilot Institute
FEBRUARY 20, 2025
At first glance, ailerons look like ordinary hinged panels on the wings, but don’t be fooledthey’re important for keeping an aircraft both stable and maneuverable. But theres much more to ailerons than just rolling left or right. Or how do modern airplanes reduce dangerous effects like aileron flutter or adverse yaw?
Plane and Pilot
MARCH 2, 2025
The Robin has a placard that reads: Rudder in fully opposed direction; Elevator control pulled fully back; Ailerons in neutral position. The only issue with the center of gravity is that the fuel tank is right where your butt is, right behind the seats. It takes up most of the Robins original large cargo area.
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