AndreasMergner
Jan 24, 2006, 11:26 AM
If I have two wing halves that are different in weight, how far off do they need to be before I notice a difference in RC flight?
Obviously if they match weights exactly, that would be best. In level flight, the ailerons can be used to trim the weight difference with no problem. I think where you see the problem most is in loops where the plane will roll while going through the loop and also when increasing speed in a dive. I am not looking for precision aerobatics, but don't want to come out of a loop with a 45 degree roll.
I think that the weight of the wing halves matter as well as probably the span and the total weight of the plane, but I could be wrong. (Example .5 oz difference may not matter on a 10 foot wing where the halves weigh 5 lbs each, but will certainly make a difference on a 2 foot wing where the wing halves weigh 1 oz each.
Thanks in advance for any thoughts on this!
Andreas
Obviously if they match weights exactly, that would be best. In level flight, the ailerons can be used to trim the weight difference with no problem. I think where you see the problem most is in loops where the plane will roll while going through the loop and also when increasing speed in a dive. I am not looking for precision aerobatics, but don't want to come out of a loop with a 45 degree roll.
I think that the weight of the wing halves matter as well as probably the span and the total weight of the plane, but I could be wrong. (Example .5 oz difference may not matter on a 10 foot wing where the halves weigh 5 lbs each, but will certainly make a difference on a 2 foot wing where the wing halves weigh 1 oz each.
Thanks in advance for any thoughts on this!
Andreas