won't aileron roll?
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RE: won't aileron roll?
I have a low wing aircraft that had a poor roll-rate.
I re-engined it with an OS FS-91 IIP which was a bit lighter than the original Laser 91. The CG moved aft a little. The roll-response was much improved.
So, it may be that your CG position is well forward. This causes a higher angle of attack (because the tail is producing down-thrust) and modifies the airflow over the ailerons, making them less effective.
I re-engined it with an OS FS-91 IIP which was a bit lighter than the original Laser 91. The CG moved aft a little. The roll-response was much improved.
So, it may be that your CG position is well forward. This causes a higher angle of attack (because the tail is producing down-thrust) and modifies the airflow over the ailerons, making them less effective.
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RE: won't aileron roll?
Thanks for all the advice I think some of the problem is the ailerons move more down than up. Everything else seems fine, CG included. I did convert it to a taildragger but that shouldn't really matter.
Here is a pic if anyone sees something out of the ordinary.
Thanks
Scotty
Here is a pic if anyone sees something out of the ordinary.
Thanks
Scotty