Pod and Tailplane On/Off Figures 7.22–7.24)

Simulation of pod and tailplane removed shows little difference in the trim variables relative to the standard aircraft (Figure 7.22) or in the phugoid mode, and hence compliance with Section T is not influenced by airframe aerodynamics.

Some more interesting facts: The tailplane effect on Section T compliance, by comparison, is limited. It fails to change the frequency of the phugoid across the speed range; improves the damping only with speed; but has a gross effect on the short-period mode (Figure 7.20 a)). The Section T complian...

Some more from report: CAA Comment CAA accepts that closer alignment of the CG and the thrustline is a sensible design aim to achieve pitch dynamic stability (phugoid mode) and whilst conclusive Flight Test evidence has supported this and directly led to the issue of MPD 2005-08 for single seat gyro...

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Wind tunnel tests have shown that the aerodynamic properties of gyroplanes are relatively insensitive to configurational changes. Even at the high speed end of the range, the aerodynamic properties of the vehicle pod and tailplane have little influence.

Gyroplane Stability and Aerodynamics - Glasgow University: Hi all, some time ago it was mentioned that Glasgow University did testing on gyroplanes to investigate stability issues. It was also mentioned that Glasgow and Dr Huston said that Horizontal Stabilizers were the holy grail of gyro planes an...

Steve,

Just to correct you, There are more than 600 RAF2000's sold with Subaru engines.

Regards

Dear Nightkawk,

I have the ideal gyro for your needs.......


Regards Eben Jnr
RAF SA

Hi Francois

You are always welcome to come for some crosswind training again.

I will get yolande to email you the dates that i will be in Saldanna to provide training for those whom are interested.

Regards
Eben Jnr

We are planning on providing Gyrocopter training in oudshoorn in the new year. Anybody interested can contact me for more information.

Regards
Eben Mocke
Eben@rafsa.co.za

We are planning on providing Gyrocopter training in oudshoorn in the new year. Anybody interested can contact me for more information.

Regards
Eben Mocke
Eben@rafsa.co.za

Hi Dave,

100% correct no doubt in that...but, ...controle wise there is in my eyes no differance as both are pendular aircraft.

Regards eben

Hi PtKay. Thanks for the post. Lets make this informative for all to learn...... Maybe we should look at what controle systems is incorperated into which aircraft, direct or reversed? Lets say both microlight ( weight shift ) and Gyro has a direct stick attachement to the flying surface? What is the...

Hi John,

Yes it could, and has been done......just to be taken off a couple of months later at the owners request......

Hi John, You will see that the RAF has a Rotor Stabilator fitted half way up the mast system. This was incorporated to reduce pilot workload and stabilize the flying surface (rotor)......this is also standard on all RAF's. You will also notice that non of the UK RAF's has this fitted. The RAF also i...

Dear Len and to those who would like to be informed...... With respect to Shakespeare: “The gentleman doth protest too much, methinks.” You appear to be determined to discredit the RAF in general and me and my family in particular? You have, over an extended period, cast aspersions on the RAF by rai...