Engine angle
02-05-2014, 07:28 AM
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Engine angle
Building a powered glider, ( butterfly ), I want to know what would be the results in the plane's handling if I don't put the engine on the down angle that is shown on the plans and just mount it at 0 degree angle?
Thanks, Chester
Thanks, Chester
02-05-2014, 08:13 AM
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yup.
you'll be 'chasing' the elevator trim. when you've got some power on (say half throttle) it'll want to climb gently but persistently.
with full throttle it'll likely want to climb like a homesick angel. at idle it'll fly straight and level
on the other hand, if you trim it to fly level at full throttle, it'll want to dive with a lower throttle setting.
you'll be 'chasing' the elevator trim. when you've got some power on (say half throttle) it'll want to climb gently but persistently.
with full throttle it'll likely want to climb like a homesick angel. at idle it'll fly straight and level
on the other hand, if you trim it to fly level at full throttle, it'll want to dive with a lower throttle setting.
