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Old 05-15-2007 | 04:22 PM
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Default RE: RUDDER EFFECTIVENESS

Da Rock,
Thank you for the great explanation. I must apologize… I should have started a new thread for this question.

The freeware that I am utilizing to model this design (the same freeware that is in the aero basics link asks for the static margin).

I modeled the design with a 20% static margin, but I may increase the margin because the design is utilizing a horizontal stabilizer vise an elevator & Ed has pointed out he is using 30+
I would speculate the stab has more authority than a elevator & I will have to be very mindful of my throws

I am very in tune with the subject of wing/tail loading. As everything in aero... nothing is free.
You have a gift in they way you write. Very easy to understand the subject being conversed.

I am truly excited to try this design.

Not sure what to expect in performance but I'll soon find out. I am hoping the aircraft has excellent pitch & roll authority.

After I get my feet wet with this airplane, I plan to start playing with the loading/balance to make it a hot potato but I need a good foundation to build from.

I have a few delta I fly that I know for a fact that are barely forward of the neutral point & I truly love flying them as they can pleasure to fly. Very unstable, but fun

Regards.