Re: Circle radius changes?

From: torqueburner <beammeup_at_fast.net>
Date: Wed, 27 Dec 2006 13:22:57 -0000

--- In Indoor_Construction_at_yahoogroups.com, "Bill Gowen" <b.gowen@...> wrote:
. . .In my experience most models open up the turn at the beginning of the flight. I think this
is mostly due to the opposite stab tilt you get from motor torque. More left thrust is the most
usual recommended fix if a fix is necessary. Differences in MS strength can make a difference
in this effect.
>

Thanks, Bill, that makes sense. We were using a prop with a higher pitch than we've used
previously. Also, it was sanded to encourage flare, and required a higher launch torque than
previous planes, so maybe that's why we're noticing this more now. And maybe this plane
relies more on the stab tilt to turn than our previous models, I'll have to take a look at it
tomorrow.

Ah, the holiday season is upon us at last - no gym classes in the school gym so we don't
have to fly at 5 am!

Best wishes for a Happy New Year!

Dave Drummer
Received on Wed Dec 27 2006 - 05:23:46 CET