You've given me an idea, Pete. Here's the weight & balance for the Deux-Ponts...PeteP wrote: ↑07 Jul 2017, 08:17Pah! Obviously lightly loaded, Brian. Real Deux Ponts drivers fly at max all up weight and to hell with the terrain!
Incidentally, I found this delightful shot of a Deux Ponts at Heathrow in the 60s. https://abpic.co.uk/pictures/view/1003757
Ah, nostalgia.
Pete
[weight_and_balance]
// ACM V2.5
max_gross_weight = 113557
empty_weight = 70657
reference_datum_position = 0, 0, 0
empty_weight_CG_position = 0, 0, 0
empty_weight_pitch_MOI = 2500000
empty_weight_roll_MOI = 1750000
empty_weight_yaw_MOI = 4750000
empty_weight_coupled_MOI = 0
CG_forward_limit = 0.000
CG_aft_limit = 1.000
max_number_of_stations = 5
station_load.0 = 2000.000000, 0.000000, 0.000000, 0.000000, 10 Crew & Bags
station_load.1 = 6240.000000, 30.000000, 0.000000, 0.000000, 28 Pax (33 max)
station_load.2 = 6240.000000, -30.000000, 0.000000, 0.000000, 28 Pax (33 max)
station_load.3 = 2600.000000, 15.000000, 0.000000, 0.000000, Fwd Bags&Cargo
station_load.4 = 2500.000000, -15.000000, 0.000000, 0.000000, Aft Bags&Cargo
If I reduce the weight of each station by 50% the old gal will really fly! I'll be able to blow through FL60 like it was wet toilet paper. Oh, and nice pic, too.
Brian