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Old 18th Jul 2009, 16:45
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hawk37
 
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Mr Tullarmarine, when I mentioned "near zero pitch force gradient" I was referring to the change in stick force with a change in airspeed. Perhaps an unfortunate choice of words on my part. I was not referring to the "stick force/g" you referred to.
Perhaps "stick force gradient" is the proper terminology, while implying that the gradient is respect to a changing airspeed.
I realize you have said that these stick forces must meet certain conditions with changing airspeed, but I was wondering why? What would be the problems a pilot would face flying a "conventional" aircraft with zero change in stick force with changing airspeed. For example, a 737 with an auto trim system.
Thanks, Hawk
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