saintlfd
Joined: 17 Jul 2009
Posts: 47
Location: ARGYLE, TEXAS
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| Posted: Wed Nov 30, 2011 10:41 am Post subject: "Pleasing" LSA's (Thanks to Jack Tyler) |
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Here's section of one of Jack's recent postings:
"... We seem to gravitate to 'numbers' in these discussions and weigh one a/c vs. another using 'specification myopia'. If my experience is a fair indication, once you are an owner you tend to focus on the 'cost vs. pleasure' equation and much of the 'pleasure' side of the equation has to do with whether the a/c allows you to do what you enjoy and does it pleasingly.
... those LSA's that offer more control harmony, handle turbulence relatively better, and are more stable during cross wind landings are going to be significantly more enjoyable to fly - during every minute of flight, on every mission."
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I am new to aviation but these comments really make sense to me. I want to fly for enjoyment first, challenge second, so I want a plane that is "pleasing" to fly.
I know that higher wing loading is helpful in handling turbulence better. I believe an 'all moving' rudder is helpful with crosswind landings (so long as the entire tail is not so large as to amplify weather-vaning). Are these accurate points? Are there any physical hints indicating better control harmony?
I realize a trial flight will help answer these questions about a particular plane. I'm just trying to narrow down the field. Plus, arranging for a flight on a good crosswind day is not easy to do.
Looking forward to your comments. |
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