BBerson
Light Plane Philosopher
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This topic originates from the tiltwing/tiltrotor discussion in this thread:
http://www.homebuiltairplanes.com/f...87-roadable-aircraft-design-6.html#post125288
I completely agree with the need for retaining a low wing loading for emergency in private aircraft.
But the tiltwing/tiltrotor configuration is a dead end for private use, however, in my analysis. Three reasons:
1) overly complex... always a problem
2) complex transition from hover to cruise
2) static lift props are hardly optimal for cruise
The solution is fixed and optimized lift fans for static lift and another engine/prop for normal cruise.
The DO-31 got it right with multiple lift fans.
This topic originates from the tiltwing/tiltrotor discussion in this thread:
http://www.homebuiltairplanes.com/f...87-roadable-aircraft-design-6.html#post125288
I completely agree with the need for retaining a low wing loading for emergency in private aircraft.
But the tiltwing/tiltrotor configuration is a dead end for private use, however, in my analysis. Three reasons:
1) overly complex... always a problem
2) complex transition from hover to cruise
2) static lift props are hardly optimal for cruise
The solution is fixed and optimized lift fans for static lift and another engine/prop for normal cruise.
The DO-31 got it right with multiple lift fans.
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