Vintage Aviation News

AUGUST 22, 2024

I glanced over my shoulder to see our loadmaster scramble up the cargo bay’s side panels, then cling to the ceiling, barely clear of slashing horns. That one-ton shift of weight drastically altered the aircraft’s center of gravity, unbalancing my landing trim setting. I was dragging tail. Load to pilot! he screamed.

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Weight-Shift-Control Tail Cargo Airplanes 52

Flying Magazine

MAY 6, 2025

As Aviat worked to increase the useful load of the Husky, it also extended the center of gravity (CG) range. The tailwheel can be kept on the ground if desired for soft or rough fields, but the extra drag prolongs the takeoff roll slightly. It is not plain vanilla. Setting up for landing, the max flap speed is 70 kias.

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Gross Weight Horizontal Stabilizer Airplanes Rudder 78

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.

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Airplanes Rudder Knot Aileron 79