Tag: airventure
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Design Process: The Rudder
The fixed portion of the vertical tail of an airplane provides directional stability. The...
Two-axis Electric Trim Controller for Under $50
This homebuilt two-axis electric trim controller has all the functions of the fanciest commercial units, yet it costs less than $50 for the parts.
Wind Tunnel
Columnist Barnaby Wainfan continues his flight-testing discussion by taking up the topic of longitudinal stability. By identifying the origin of the problem, whether it be a control-system issue, a too-small static margin, or a combination of the two, the flight tests he recommends will help to isolate the issue.
Archive: January 2008
On our cover was the stunning Falco F.8L built by Kris Shipler’s late father,...