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What Is a Flat Spin?

Pilot Institute

An aft center of gravity increases flat spin risk. A flat spin happens when the center of gravity shifts too far aft (toward the tail), and the aircraft’s rotation becomes more horizontal. Some aircraft can enter flat spins even if their center of gravity is in the normal range.

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SWISS forced to rebalance A330 aircraft fleet due to heavy first class seats

Aerotime

According to SWI Swissinfo, in order to correct the center of gravity in the affected aircraft, the airline plans to install 1.5 The flag carrier of Switzerland has discovered that it will need to do a rebalancing calibration on its fleet of A330-300s because the weight of its new first class seats made the planes nose-heavy.

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Slovenia’s Gogetair Chooses Turboprop Power

AV Web

First, the structural design of the aircraft offers an optimized center of gravity that results in better flight stability and handling. While Turbotech cites its TP-R50 as a relatively new engine, it has appeared on a number of different light aircraft, including a helicopter.

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Video Of The Week: Van’s RV-9: New Rotax Power

AV Web

With a redesigned cowling, a new cooling system, an MT three-blade constant-speed composite propeller, and an optimized center of gravity that allows full utilization of the RV-9s 100-pound baggage area while remaining within loading limits, the 916iS-powered RV-9 delivers impressive performance.

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How to calculate airplane weight and balance: Pilot video tutorial

Flight Training Central

Take the time to compute the total weight of the airplane and center of gravity (CG) before every flight, based on the number of occupants, baggage and fuel and where each item is positioned in the airplane. The video clip belowis from Sporty’s 2025 Learn to Fly Course

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Chord Line in Aviation? What It Is and Why It Is Important

Pilot Institute

Center of Gravity: Used to calculate and balance the aircraft’s center of gravity. The Chord Line and Centre of Gravity The chord line provides another useful feature for aircraft designers, engineers, and pilots. Where its pivot point is, is called the center of gravity. Imagine a see-saw.

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Oops: SWISS’ New First Class Is Too Heavy, And It’s A Problem

One Mile at a Time

As a SWISS spokesperson explains, “this different weight development is leading to a shift in the center of gravity in aircraft,” and making the plane nose heavy. While economy cabins keep getting lighter, first class cabins keep getting heavier. As a result, SWISS will need to install a roughly 1.5