Forgive me for the lack of knowledge I have on this subject.... But what about using somewhat oversized stabilizers in a cruciform setup, and make the stabs all flying, and run them as elevons? Make the aileron be more mixed in so that you get more travel out of aileron. Then, use a rudder too and mix that in when desired. Use whichever planform wing that suits you, and you'd never have to modify the airfoil by using ailerons.
Is this too far out of whack? Could such a light ship take the twisting forces in the boom? Again, forgive my naive outlook ;-) Sure would make for a clean wing, and a versatile ship I'd think. ___________ Ryan Flowers www.ryanflowers.com www.cruiserpages.com Reno, NV ----- Original Message ----- From: <[EMAIL PROTECTED]> To: <[EMAIL PROTECTED]> Sent: Monday, December 02, 2002 7:27 AM Subject: [RCSE] Diherdral VS Poly VS Ailerons > I have to take exception to Chris Adams comments about airfoils in a turn (with > respect to Poly VS Ailerons) In a cranked over turn the wingtip areas of a wing > are traveling faster and slower than their optimal speeds. The outboard tip is > traveling at a faster rate than the optimal design speed, and of course the > inboard tip is doing the opposite. Which one is better?, beats me, maybe > somebody should design HLG with slightly different airfoils on each side so > that you could take advantage of the differing airfoils in say a Left turn. Of > course in the world of HLG's warped wings are a common problem, and I have had > a couple myself. > > Jim Bonk > [EMAIL PROTECTED] > RCSE-List facilities provided by Model Airplane News. Send "subscribe" and "unsubscribe" requests to [EMAIL PROTECTED] Please note that subscribe and unsubscribe messages must be sent in text only format with MIME turned off. RCSE-List facilities provided by Model Airplane News. Send "subscribe" and "unsubscribe" requests to [EMAIL PROTECTED] Please note that subscribe and unsubscribe messages must be sent in text only format with MIME turned off.
