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--part1_7b.6ab0f6d.269d332b_boundary Content-Type: message/rfc822 Content-Disposition: inline Return-path: <[EMAIL PROTECTED]> From: [EMAIL PROTECTED] Full-name: CALXA Message-ID: <[EMAIL PROTECTED]> Date: Tue, 11 Jul 2000 22:28:38 EDT Subject: Re: [COUPERS] spinning with no rudder pedals.... To: [EMAIL PROTECTED] MIME-Version: 1.0 Content-Type: text/plain; charset="US-ASCII" Content-Transfer-Encoding: 7bit X-Mailer: AOL 5.0 for Windows sub 109 Ed, I believe that a properly loaded and rigged coupe cannot enter into a spin. The reason for this is that the coupe cannot be cross controlled, or held in a full stall. However, most all these coupes are 50 years old, and have often been flown "out of rig"....Now, if out of rig, frozen rudder belcrank, excessive elevator travel, misshaped fairing (wing to fuselage, etc); then a coupe exhibiting these charracteristics may very likely enter into a full stall; and with frozen rudder belcrank --allowing crossed controls, then a spin could be developed. When I got my coupe, the rudder belcrank was frozen; the nose gear was rigged about 20 degrees to the left ( with neutral controls), etc., and the plane flew sideways. After correcting these items and replacing the rudder control ribs, the airplane flew straight, and about 10 MPH faster. Now I can enter a steep bank, and slowly attain full elevator "Up" control, with full throttle...and NO Stall. In a full power , straight ahead attempt to stall, the airplane attains a very steep climb, then the nose slowly drops , till it is flyin in a slow mush......At full throttle, I can maintain altitude.... If one attemptsd to do a whip stall, the coupe willget very nose high, then breaks fairly quickly, but after a couple of oscellations atttains the mush flying attitude. With power off, and full up control, the coupe remains under full control, with steep turns under full control, BUT descending at about 1500 ft/min +... I am constantly amazed just how great the 1930's designed coupe performs... I truely believe a properly rigged coupe operated at or below max gross weight will perform this way....but many coupes are not rigged properly; rudder belcranks are tight or frozen, and many fairings are dented.... This, of course, effects the performance...... I think if the coupe stalls, then recovery is straight forward: Open the throttle; lower the nose to regain flying speed, and then level out.....just like any other airplane.... Fly Safe - Have Fun Take Care. REgards, Harry Francis Blacksburg, Va. N93530 --part1_7b.6ab0f6d.269d332b_boundary-- --------------------------------- to unsubscribe send mailto:[EMAIL PROTECTED] ___________________________________________________________ T O P I C A The Email You Want. http://www.topica.com/t/16 Newsletters, Tips and Discussions on Your Favorite Topics
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