GESchwarz
Well-Known Member
This thread is a take off from the the thread titled "Novel Flaperons", because it has to do with the use of the trailing surfaces of the wing to perform a little different function.
My tandem seat, pilot in front design has an aft shifting CG problem to contend with. Can I address this by having partial or full span flaps that deploy aft 3 or 4 inches to shift the center of lift aft?
When I want to apply flaps, the surfaces are deflected downward in a conventional manner, whether they are in the forward or aft position.
What issues would I have with this design?
Is there a better way to address the rear CG instead of elevator/stabilizer trim?
My tandem seat, pilot in front design has an aft shifting CG problem to contend with. Can I address this by having partial or full span flaps that deploy aft 3 or 4 inches to shift the center of lift aft?
When I want to apply flaps, the surfaces are deflected downward in a conventional manner, whether they are in the forward or aft position.
What issues would I have with this design?
Is there a better way to address the rear CG instead of elevator/stabilizer trim?