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Old 12th Aug 2002, 21:11
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Genghis the Engineer
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Good point that, altering the lateral rotational inertia by fitting tip tanks will alter the A:B ratio. The consequence is likely to be modified spinning characteristics (aside from the alteration due to aerodynamic effects), an increased roll mode time constant, and possibly an altered Dutch Roll characteristic.

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