Remove Center of Gravity Remove Density Altitude Remove Horizontal Stabilizer
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Nothing Small About It

Plane and Pilot

It was 87° F, a density altitude of 7300 feet and we ended up with four people, 120 gallons plus baggage, and we got off in 2400 feet with naturally aspirated engines. Just recognizable in the background is a horizontal stabilizer and one-piece elevator. I think I’d have figured out the trick in another couple hours.