Tag: vertical power

Doug Rozendaal brings his considerable experience to a discussion of flight handling characteristics and his favorite aircraft. Among the factors designers consider are stability, control response, feel, personal preferences, FAA requirements, stick force, center of gravity, center of pressure, and the flight envelope. Every design is a compromise.

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In a parallel life of mine—auto journalism—shop talk occasionally got around to just how...

Understanding gyroplane nosewheels. By Roy Beisswenger.