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Old 25th Sep 2006, 19:08
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Dave_Jackson
 
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At the risk of belaboring a point.

Mart,

Being ambilevous is a mental decision, which is made by the 'operator'. His physical body is latterly symmetrical and it can operate equally either way.

Rolling an airplane is a mental decision, which is made by the 'operator'. The physical fuselage is latterly symmetrical and it can operate equally either way.

you should argue the case for your concepts on weight and aerodynamics benefit.
I do. I also seek and appreciate technical critique.
On the web pages, the potential faults are noted, as well as the potential attributes.

Nick said;
No physically symmetrical system has any degree of symmetry from the standpoint of forces and moments produced, due to all the other aspects that influence the aerodynamics.
I would suggest that lateral symmetry is very important in two respects;

1/ When Nick's unequal forces and moments are imparted to a craft, either by the pilot or by perturbations, lateral symmetry makes it much easier for the craft to return to its neutral position.

2/ Lateral symmetry allows a craft to spend less of its power and resources fighting dissymmetry.

Dave
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