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In a message dated 5/12/2006 4:13:14 P.M. Central Standard Time,
troneill@charter.net writes:
Yes, stability, and controllability. I'd add some comments.
CAFE flew Fred Baron's N9BF at fwd CG, aft CG, and measured elevator
stick forces per G, and graphed htat and compared it to similar results
from a Cessna 150 and a Wittman W-10 Tailwind. They found the L320
at aft CGs had a greatly diminished stick force required. He also
added "Momentary distractions cause the plane to wander more in pitch
attitude." Two conditions often related to unintentional entry into
stall-spins. Somewhere also I think a former AF test pilot did a simmilar
analysis of the flight controls and he commented that the elevator
forces were lighter than those programmed into prsent-day fighters.
So, here's an area that could be improved. I'm trying to do that
with my L235, adding anti-servo trim tab area to the aft part of the
elevator... which will increase the pilot's required pounds of pull per
G. Will report on the results.
Terrence,
Some of us that fly 320/360s with spring managed elevator trim know just
how sensitive pitch can be in the spring dead band. For myself, I wouldn't
want it any other way. At slow speeds, the proposed anti servo should
not be any more effective than the spring as the forces will be lightened.
I like them just the way they are - always light. This is a reminder that
one must pay attention during any flight regime.
Scott Krueger
AKA Grayhawk Lancair N92EX IO320 CS Prop Slow Build 1989, Flown 1996
Aurora, IL (KARR)
PS, The bob weight adds enough force during higher
G maneuvers.
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