Omaha and the Vert. 8

[Adam Glatt]

Richard Strickland wrote:

> Any FAI guys (gals) going to Omaha this weekend?  The Vert. 8 with 
> 'integrated' half roll--Local judges vary on when the roll starts and 
> stops.  If I start it up at the 45 degree point as shown in a judges 
> guide; I'm having a hard time making it look natural.  If I come down 
> just before the tangent, roll with the wings vert. at the tangent and 
> let it fall slightly as the roll is completed, it looks better.  I'll 
> keep working on it if we are truly supposed to start way up there--or 
> is that just a REPRESENTATION to denote it's gotta start SOMEWHERE b4 
> the tangent?  To do it the way it's depicted--you are in effect 
> catching the bottom of a knife edge loop and the nose would actually 
> be pointed slightly positive to the horizon.  I haven't seen anyone 
> really do it well around here with my limited exposure this year.
>  
> Thanks,
>              Richard


Richard, I'm still not sure I've seen a perfect one.  The FAI Powerpoint 
presentation shows where the rolls is supposed to start and stop, and 
yes, you are supposed to be knife edge at the center and momentarily not 
gaining or losing altitude (lots of rudder required, which tends to look 
bad).
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