[NSRCA-discussion] Judging Snaps & spins II

[J N Hiller]

Guys, this is getting interesting. I don’t know about that ‘Skid” thing. If
I pull elevator the airplane goes up. Looks like fast servos are a must and
I may be sluggish in my thumb movement.  I never wanted an airplane that
would high-speed stall but it looks like that may be a desirable
characteristic, at least on high rate.
Heading change, yes I get a lot in the avalanche requiring immediate full
opposite rudder, which generally fixes the heading but I get a substantial
offset to the side messing up the exit line position. I reduced rudder
travel once maybe I should take more out. Today is forecasted to be a flying
day so maybe I will try it but the airplane is considerably more responsive
in cool air. Maybe I need two set-ups in my transmitter.
Sorry, flying interests me much more than judging.
Jim Hiller

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[mailto:nsrca-discussion-bounces at lists.nsrca.org]On Behalf Of Earl Haury
Sent: Tuesday, October 23, 2007 7:49 AM
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Subject: Re: [NSRCA-discussion] Judging Snaps & spins II

This is a case where the judge having the same perspective as the pilot is
important.

Earl
----- Original Message -----
From: Bob Richards <mailto:bob at toprudder.com>
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Sent: Tuesday, October 23, 2007 9:26 AM
Subject: Re: [NSRCA-discussion] Judging Snaps & spins II

Wayne,

I agree.

Not long ago I did some flying for a few promotional videos, and performed
snap rolls from perspectives you don't have when flying pattern,
particularly when flying directly towards or away from the camera. It was a
real eye opener.

I think I mentioned it sometime back about snaps not staying on track. I
would still like to see someone produce a video of a snap, flown directly
towards or away from the camera, where the plane stays on track.

There seems to be a common misconception that a stalled wing produces no
lift. This is far from reality. There is some loss of lift, but it is still
in a very high lift situation. Have you ever heard a full scale aerobatic
pilot talk about being weightless during a snap or spin? ;-)

Bob R.


wgalligan <wgalligan at texasairnet.com> wrote:
Earl...   this is a post I was going to send yesterday also.  Kind of
supports what your saying.

Seems if it really was a good snap that the airplane would naturally be
slightly off track at the end of the snap from the original heading.  SO...
in theory... if the airplane was right on track after the snap then it must
of been either 1) cheated on the entry or exit   or 2) not really snapped.

Wayne Galligan

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