Center of Gravity Cockpit Drag 
Pilot Institute
NOVEMBER 1, 2024
And ice doesn’t just make things slippery, it messes with the airflow over the wings, cuts down on lift, and ramps up drag. This leads to a serious loss of lift and an increase in drag. This roughness adds to friction drag, which can reduce lift and increase drag by as much as 50% on a wing’s leading edge and upper surface.
Pilot Institute
FEBRUARY 20, 2025
The pilot is able to control the aircrafts roll by turning the control yoke or sidestick in the cockpit. The problem is that the aileron can only be deflected to a point after which the drag becomes significant. This shifts the ailerons Center of Gravity (C.G.) With enough mass added, the C.G.
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Pilot Institute
JANUARY 7, 2025
Youll have to think about the risks for all factors at play before you get in the cockpit. Stress: Lifes pressures dont disappear when youre in the cockpit. The aircraft ended up being overloaded by 580 pounds, with its center of gravity positioned too far back. Icing: Ice buildup can reduce lift and increase drag.
Plane and Pilot
OCTOBER 3, 2024
Winging It Aside from the aforementioned desire for a greater aspect ratio for reduced drag, the one-piece Gweduck wing was developed for minimal weight, ease of construction and benign handling. Keeping drag corralled was emphasized as the Gweduck mission is foremost long-distance cruising. Maintenance room is generally very good.
Vintage Aviation News
AUGUST 22, 2024
We strapped into the cockpit, completed routine checks and procedures, started the engines, and taxied to the end of the runway. That one-ton shift of weight drastically altered the aircraft’s center of gravity, unbalancing my landing trim setting. I was dragging tail. Maybe I could drop our out-of-control passenger.
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