AeroVantage ~Trim, Stability & Control

Overview:

Theoretical notes re trim, stability and control sensitivity related specifically to the AeroVantage.

For general information see: OTHER: Flight Dynamics.

See Access database: FORM: Trim, Stability and Control for calculations. Is this applicable to the AeroVantage?

General Notes:

Any undesired pitching moment of the craft about the lateral axis during transition that is caused by the streamtube(s) of the forward or rear proprotor(s) might be removed by including a portion of the wing at the transition mechanism with the motor attachment frame. This will remove the offending portion from the thrust of the respective proprotor.

Longitudinal Moment in Hover:

Different proposed transition mechanisms have different arm lengths. The example below is currently based on Long Arms w/o Elbows.

The first three lines below are common to all proposed mechanisms.

This is currently based on Forward and Aft Moving Elbows.

This is currently based on Long Arms w/o Elbows.

This is currently based on Scale Model of Pivoting Arms #2 1640.html

Outside Information that may relate to my concern about stability when in ground effect:

 Working Papers:

 

DESIGN:

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MAKE:

 

Secondary Group:

 

Trim:

No page yet.

 

Stability:

Vortex Ring State etc.

 

Control:

This link is currently to the 'Flight + Power Train Control'

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Last Revised: November 6, 2008