[NSRCA-discussion] Snaps

[Rcmaster199 at aol.com]

In a message dated 7/8/2006 2:09:25 PM Eastern Standard Time, 
natpenton at centurytel.net writes:
Matt
Regards. Two comments. 
Snap characteristics are independent of scale. The only thing that changes is 
the clock ( due to changes in moments of inertia ). 
When the rudder is applied it is the outboard wing that exceeds the stall AOA 
and dumps. Actually it is not much of a lift dump but a huge jump in drag.
Nat true. Moments of inertia are design parameters. So are several other key 
parameters that may make or break a model's ability to perform snaps. That was 
my point.

I agree in terms of AOA (outboard aileron low) and drag increase but I am not 
as sure regards to lift. I know what you are saying though. 

One question: how does the outboard panel lift over the top if its lift has 
been dumped?
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