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I do not want to be in one of these planes in the back row 30ft + from the center of gravity when this thing hits turbulence or is rolling while landing in bad weather. This was discussed in anther post some time ago about the same design type but can't find it right now.

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I wonder if there's a way to counteract this with automatic flight controls that work both tactically and strategically.

tactical would keep the plane level, and strategic would set up for turns to take them more slowly than current jets.

I think about this because of the Tex Johnston 1-g barrel rolls during the demonstration flight where the people inside the plane experience "normal" g force.

Generally, I would think the layout would put fuel towards the tips and people towards the cg.

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