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.