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<DIV><FONT face=Arial size=2>Simple physics tells us moving the center of lift
inboard ( more taper ) will benefit flying in turbulent conditions. As a side
note, since turbulence is fractal, speed will benefit.</FONT></DIV>
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<DIV><FONT face=Arial size=2>Back to subject, and question. Directionally it
appears the less directionally stable the airplane the less change in direction
due to a gust. We prefer the airplane moves over without a change in
direction.</FONT></DIV>
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<DIV><FONT face=Arial size=2>Where and how do we draw the line on direction
stability ?</FONT></DIV></BODY></HTML>