28.06.2010, 02:26
I see… Maybe the frequency of the suspension bouncing just needs to be a little bit slower then ... more like a slow wallow.
I also read that the small wheels on the fins actually retracted in flight with the other wheels.
I feel the current seating position (POV) is perfect. Any lower would seem unrealistic to me. It will also make it very difficult to lead your shots if it was any lower.
Maybe keep a version for us that don't want to use the 6dof mod, which uses the current seating height.
As far as the future flight model goes... Canard aircraft normally display very safe stall characteristics...
In fact, a canard aircraft can be made to be virtually stall-proof, because the front canard will tend to stall before the main wing.
This means a canard aircraft naturally keeps the main wing's angle of attack within safe limits. The nose will naturally drop, but control will still be there...
In theory this will also REDUCE the tendency of the aircraft to spin.
Canards do however require slightly longer take-off and landing distances. Approach and takeoff speeds are also usually higher in canard equipped aircraft.
During approach a canard usually displays a slightly nose down attitude when using flaps. This will also eliminate the need for a lot of flare on touchdown.
The canard also reduces air resistance because it creates positive lift unlike a conventional tailplane that produces downforce to pitch the nose up. This will in part explain the J7W1's 750km/h top speed, but of course the 2130 hp engine also helps.
Torque in CRUISE will be compensated for by the manufacturer through the use of tabs on the control surfaces to reduce any roll tendency in normal cruise.
I also read that the small wheels on the fins actually retracted in flight with the other wheels.
I feel the current seating position (POV) is perfect. Any lower would seem unrealistic to me. It will also make it very difficult to lead your shots if it was any lower.
Maybe keep a version for us that don't want to use the 6dof mod, which uses the current seating height.
As far as the future flight model goes... Canard aircraft normally display very safe stall characteristics...
In fact, a canard aircraft can be made to be virtually stall-proof, because the front canard will tend to stall before the main wing.
This means a canard aircraft naturally keeps the main wing's angle of attack within safe limits. The nose will naturally drop, but control will still be there...
In theory this will also REDUCE the tendency of the aircraft to spin.
Canards do however require slightly longer take-off and landing distances. Approach and takeoff speeds are also usually higher in canard equipped aircraft.
During approach a canard usually displays a slightly nose down attitude when using flaps. This will also eliminate the need for a lot of flare on touchdown.
The canard also reduces air resistance because it creates positive lift unlike a conventional tailplane that produces downforce to pitch the nose up. This will in part explain the J7W1's 750km/h top speed, but of course the 2130 hp engine also helps.
Torque in CRUISE will be compensated for by the manufacturer through the use of tabs on the control surfaces to reduce any roll tendency in normal cruise.