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I have problem. I correct the aileron the wrong way at takeoff



 
 
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Old January 20th 09, 01:53 PM posted to rec.aviation.soaring
Doug Hoffman
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Default I have problem. I correct the aileron the wrong way at takeoff

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This may be more for the advanced course, but you should keep in mind
that full aileron away from a dropping wing may not always be the
right answer, depending on the angle of attack for the wing with the
tailwheel on the ground as well as airspeed, wind speed and direction
and the overall configuration of the glider. I have on occasion been
able to pick up a falling wing by relaxing the opposite aileron. The
reason is that a drooped aileron increases the angle of attack of the
wing, potentailly making the difference between being stalled and
unstalled. Avoiding tip stalls is why many flapped gliders have the
ailerons go negative with full flaps and why negative flaps is
normally advised for the start of the takeoff roll.


I used to fly an RS-15 with fixed ailerons (did not raise or droop with
the flaps). I learned to do exactly what you describe. The RS has very
strong landing gear with a large amount of oleo shock travel. The
downside of this is the high angle of attack sitting on the ground.
Just a *small* amount of opposite aileron would actually lift the wing
as desired. This only worked for the first 100 feet or so of initial
rollout. When I told others what I was doing they thought I was a bit daft.

Regards,

-Doug
 




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