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Jimy had asked how thickening the tail profile wouldn't be bad at the drag. Here is my opinion: Naca report n°610 tells us that Cd0 of...

The slope of terrain is very difficult to judge at height. A rule of thumb is that slope appears to be about half of what it really is...

Distorted horizontal reference when flying below the ridge line of surrounding terrain. Flying close to terrain against fall line that...

Not sure what is classed as a "mountain" globally but if we might think its terrain +2000ft AMSL the UK isn't awash with airfields at...

I agree, JC, but that's a bit like saying mid-engine sports cars are more prone to oversteer/spin out because of the aft CG. You just...

Twin rudders on a larger horizontal stab would have helped

Yes, those are Eich JE-2 tractor gyroplanes. In fact, the cream with red stripe N47143 is Jim Eich's prototype JE-2. I believe his was...

Its rudder has a very low effect, not only because of the small surface area, but also because extended by the fuselage over almost the...

Thank’s Jake. Just thought I’d ask the question 3 different ways

I’m about to make the cheek plates for a RFD slider head. What is the preferred gap between the pitch yoke and the slider pin receivers...

Could the high power and thrust to weight ratio have something to do with it?

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Wonder what “legacy financial issues” they are referring to.