[NSRCA-discussion] Aero design question
Nat Penton
natpenton at centurytel.net
Mon Sep 11 13:29:32 AKDT 2006
Lance - Peter
Sorry for the delayed response. I would like to point out the slipstream effect on the empennage is more of a steady state nature, whereas the aileron effects are instantaneously disruptive. Nat
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From: Lance Van Nostrand
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Sent: Saturday, September 02, 2006 5:19 PM
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Nat and Peter,
I differ on this. I've built 3 sets of test wings on an Aries with 20, 22, 24" ailerons. The idea was to see if I could get more aileron effectiveness while flying at a slower pace on uplines. this is where airspeed is lower and ailerons lose effectiveness. The thought is to catch some of the prop blast to boost effectiveness and give a more consistent feel.
It works well. Do not be concerned about longer ailerons affecting airflow over the stab. The swirling propstream does far more damage. On the Symphony I found 22" to be my favorite and I've updated the kit. On the Aries, 24" seems to work best.
It sure is great to be able to continuously improve a good desing into a great one. Every time you start over with a new plane there's a whole new learning curve.
--Lance
----- Original Message -----
From: Nat Penton
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Sent: Friday, September 01, 2006 9:12 PM
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Peter
You are not barking up the wrong tree <G> - there is no reason not to stop the aileron about even with the stab tip. You have nothing to lose. Nat
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From: Peter Pennisi
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Sent: Friday, September 01, 2006 7:35 PM
Subject: [NSRCA-discussion] Aero design question
My current model has ailerons which extend a fair way towards the fuselage (Comp-ARF IMPACT) What effect does the turbulence coming off the aileron have on the tail plane. I am currently building another IMPACT (IMHO flies extremely well) which I am considering to reduce their size by cutting and fixing the inboard part to the wing in an attempt to clean up the airflow over the tail plane during rolling maneuvers . The model does roll well but it could be better.
Am I barking up the wrong tree - any thoughts!
Peter
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