Originally Posted by
Robbiee
Seems like the fenestron is not the best choice for a small underpowered trainer? Anyone know why Bruno chose it over a more traditional tail rotor?
I suspect because he wanted the G2 to be a trainer with a focus on a path to the Airbus line of fenestron equipped helicopters, and because he probably feels that the safety and noise advantages outweigh any disadvantages in performance or handling characteristics.
On the former issue that seems quite smart. On the latter issue I find myself in disagreement.
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I also found it somewhat difficult to use effectively. There is so much friction in the G2 control system that you have to rely more on timing than feel to get the trim where you want it.