[NSRCA-discussion] Aileron dual rates

[Bill Glaze]

To me, (and, I don't consider myself an expert) the roll rate definitely 
changes with airspeed, for a series of rolls.  Faster airspeed = faster roll 
rate, all else equal.  After Dave Guerin pointed out the following fact, I 
found he was exactly right:  If you're rolling to the right, subsequent 
rolls are at a slower rate.  If rolling to the left, the airplane seems to 
"wrap up" and roll faster, for the second and faster yet for the third.  If 
you're on the stops, you can't vary the control input to make constant the 
roll rate.  (I'm on the stops, and just settle for what I can get!)
Bill Glaze
----- Original Message ----- 
From: "Andrew Jesky" <Andrew.Jesky at soaringsoftware.com>
To: "General pattern discussion" <nsrca-discussion at lists.nsrca.org>
Sent: Tuesday, January 05, 2010 11:44 AM
Subject: Re: [NSRCA-discussion] Aileron dual rates


> Jim,
>
> For me I tend to find the stick position I'm comfortable rolling with and 
> go to all the time for the rolls. For me its usually around 1/2 of the 
> total stick movement. That way if there is a strong wind and I'm crammed 
> in the box I can speed up the rolls and not get them off center. I know 
> some like to roll with the stick at full deflection like you mentioned. I 
> think in the end its what your comfortable with.
>
> Andrew
>
> -----Original Message-----
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> [mailto:nsrca-discussion-bounces at lists.nsrca.org] On Behalf Of James 
> Oddino
> Sent: Tuesday, January 05, 2010 11:40 AM
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> Subject: [NSRCA-discussion] Aileron dual rates
>
> I was wondering if the experts set up an aileron rate set to give the 
> desired roll rate with full stick deflection for certain maneuvers like 
> three rolls in opposite direction.  Seems like it might be the only way to 
> get consistent matched roll rates.  Then again it might not work if you 
> weren't always at the same airspeed.  What's the consensus?
>
> Jim O
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