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Old 12-21-2008 | 04:27 PM
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chuck l
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Default RE: 50cc Sukhette Build Thread, now in progress!!


ORIGINAL: Tired Old Man

Regarding the wing rock.

What you need to be looking for is getting off the ailerons with the right thumb. The Sukhoi has virtually no wing rock when the stick is aileron centered, Use the left stick with a little rudder to offset engine torque and P factor at a high angle of attack. Steer with the rudder, using the ailerons only to keep the wings level when turning. Add some expo to the ailerons.

If you are experiencing wing rock with the plane it's the operator, not the plane, with a center of wing tube c/g.
Thanks TOM, I'll work the right thumb less next time out. It really struck me strange that I was getting the wing rock because I hadn't seen it as severe when I've tried it before, plus I've been able to do an elevator without getting wing rock. I saw your comment regarding all the hardware, adding weight leading to wing rock. Mine is devoid any of the fancy stuff and has just one A123 feeding both the engine and receiver.

Chuck