RAF RE8 Plan RM358
09-10-2014, 08:14 AM
#26
Paul, I'm happy to hear that differential did the trick, and even happier that your beautiful model is flying well now.
DeHavilland, in the 1920s, introduced a method of aileron actuation that resulted in almost all up aileron, very little down, and no down at all at the extremes. Photos show how it was done...
DeHavilland, in the 1920s, introduced a method of aileron actuation that resulted in almost all up aileron, very little down, and no down at all at the extremes. Photos show how it was done...
09-13-2014, 07:46 AM
#27
Great looking model! And we see so few WWI 2-seaters!!! As for the funky turn...well part of that is just the funky ways the originals flew. I experienced much the same thing with my scale (high) dihedral SE5a. The ailerons had almost no effect. Particularly on turns to the right. Once I figured that I really needed to turn with the rudder instead of the ailerons, it became much more manageable. And, yes, a "boot-full" of rudder sends it into a dive. But that's OK when you're expecting it and remember to always add elevator while turning.
09-13-2014, 01:45 PM
#28
DeHavilland, in the 1920s, introduced a method of aileron actuation that resulted in almost all up aileron, very little down, and no down at all at the extremes. Photos show how it was done...
Of course, Sir Geoffrey didn't have computers at his disposal, just elegant mechanical solutions typical of the era.
Welcome back Abu.
John.
09-14-2014, 06:06 AM
#29
We have been copying DeHavilland for a long time with our servo setups. Most full size still use DeHavilland's setup packaged a little different. That DeHavilland would be the perfect plane for people who seem to have to keep their servos exposed.
