At 08:31 AM 5/9/2015, you wrote: >I think I would add fuel capacity instead of ballast. Emergency fuel >would be a real safety advantage in my world. Peter >++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++
If the fuel is needed for ballast to keep the CG correct, than you can can't burn it off for "emergency". You'd be better off to carry lead which is heavier by volume and placed on a longer "arm" so less weight is required. If ballast is the "only" answer, I'd go for lead. Larry Flesner
