Dave,
I inserted the specification data for the Mosquito ultralight into my X-Plane simulator that uses blade element analysis.
The data output for the Mosquito at 550 lb is:
Hover power 40.7 hp at blade pitch 13.2 degrees.
At 450 lb gross weight the hover power is 31.7 hp at blade pitch 11.3 degrees.
Cruising at 55kt requires 15 degrees pitch and it easily rolls out of control to the left. I assume that is retreating blade stall as lowering the pitch helps for recovery.
If this data is accurate, I believe operating the Mosquito near gross weight could be hazardous.
The Mosquito flies very nice at 450 lb on the simulator so keep in mind the actual aircraft may fly very well. I dont know, but feel I should alert others to the possibility of a problem.
Last edited by slowrotor; 9th Aug 2003 at 00:08.