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Old 11-06-2002 | 09:09 PM
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wildblueyawner
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Default Thrust Angle for an Up & Go

Given the thrust line of an Up & Go high above a glider's vertical CG location, a nose-down pitching moment will be created, stronger than what a conventionally-mounted motor would generate.

Will increasing the downthrust angle effectively increase the angle of attack, in order to compensate for the pitching moment?