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Forum: RC Scale Aircraft

12-27-2010, 08:16 PM

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1910 Hudson Flier Build Thread

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Posted By CanDo

RE: 1910 Hudson Flier Build Thread

Sounds like you did your homework. Even with more elevator authority than you need, I am curious why the plane didn't transition into a pitch induced oscillation (PIO) instead of just nosing in. It...

Forum: RC Scale Aircraft

12-27-2010, 07:40 AM

Replies: 64

1910 Hudson Flier Build Thread

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Posted By CanDo

RE: 1910 Hudson Flier Build Thread

Yeah, it's possible the canard stalled and simply couldn't recover before impacting the ground. I would double check the incidence. Unfortunately I haven't a clue what the best angle should be.

Forum: RC Scale Aircraft

12-26-2010, 08:11 AM

Replies: 64

1910 Hudson Flier Build Thread

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Posted By CanDo

RE: 1910 Hudson Flier Build Thread

For what it's worth, I flew a small, fairly heavy Wright Flyer model a few times. If you stalled it on a landing approach, it would make a "lawn dart" landing every time. When the canard stalled, the...

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