Omaha and the Vert. 8

[Jim_Woodward at beaerospace.com]

I think one of the secrets to this maneuver is carrying some power through 
the 1/2 roll to counteract the roll/rudder induced drag, and making the 
top loop smaller than you think so that you can match its size on the 
bottom.
Jim W.






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        cc:     "Richard Strickland" <richard.s at allied-callaway.com>
        Subject:        Re: Omaha and the Vert. 8


Hi Richard:
I saw Quique in the 2001 Nats and that is my "10" reference.  You will 
need to ask him.  Yes, it looks natural and he was able to preserve the 
figure 8 shape while doing the half roll.  He started very early.  I think 
possible the 45 degrees you said is correct.
Yes, I am planing to go to Omaha.  See you there.
Vicente Bortone
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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

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