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Forum: Tech Log

27th Mar 2011, 04:52

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Roll rate

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Posted By Machinbird

Worse than that. The aircraft could go completely...

Worse than that. The aircraft could go completely belly into the wind and convert its roll momentum into yaw momentum (worst case).

gravity32
I wouldn't worry too much what a few borderline...

Forum: Tech Log

27th Mar 2011, 01:31

Replies: 70

Roll rate

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Posted By Machinbird

Envision an aircraft rolling at a high rate with...

Envision an aircraft rolling at a high rate with some angle of attack.
The angle of attack displaces the nose above the roll axis and the tail below the roll axis. Centrifugal force from the roll...

Forum: Tech Log

21st Mar 2011, 13:43

Replies: 70

Roll rate

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Posted By Machinbird

One of the fastest rolling aircraft around is the...

One of the fastest rolling aircraft around is the A-4 Skyhawk at up to 720 degrees/sec. Enough roll acceleration to bang your head off the canopy if you aren't the one flying (2 seat versions)....

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