https://ascelibrary.org/doi/abs/10.1061/%28ASCE%290893-1321%282006%2919%3A1%281%29

John,
Here is a link on flutter.  Enjoy.

Doug

On Sat, Jun 4, 2022 at 6:37 PM John Gotschall via KRnet <
krnet@list.krnet.org> wrote:

> thanks.
>
> I have observed structures in flight.
>
> I have flown several rc airplanes beyond vne and witnessed the crafts
> begin control surface flutter and the event continues through to
> destruction of horizontal stabs for elevator flutter and wing destruction
> from aileron flutter.
>
> I have built replacement rc aircraft and modified the control surfaces
> with weights forward of the hinge location to eliminate flutter, but I have
> never targeted neutral balance.  instead I target balance to exist forward
> of the hinge.
>
> like an arrow in flight I want a rigid structure that is "nose heavy" for
> stability.
>
> I have not found the engineering analysis that can quantify the forces
> allowing for prediction of flutter events.
>
> jg
>
>
>
>
> On Sat, Jun 4, 2022, 2:58 PM David Maultsby <dmault...@win.net> wrote:
>
>> John,
>>
>>
>>
>> I believe doing a quick “Google” search for “Flutter Analysis” will lead
>> you to a much fuller understanding of calculating your correct control
>> balances. If you still have questions, please send me your specific
>> requirements and I will attempt to work through them for you. My basic
>> understanding is to balance each control surface with the same weight ahead
>> of it’s hinge point as behind it. As evidenced by the loss of a P-51 at
>> Reno, higher speeds may even require balancing trim tabs.
>>
>>
>>
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>> Windows
>>
>>
>>
>> *From: *Ted Sanders via KRnet <krnet@list.krnet.org>
>> *Sent: *Wednesday, May 25, 2022 10:34 AM
>> *To: *krnet@list.krnet.org
>> *Cc: *Ted Sanders <tedsande...@gmail.com>
>> *Subject: *KRnet> Flight Corvair for sale
>>
>>
>>
>> I have a flight corvair available for sale.  If anyone is interested I
>> can provide details of the rebuild and photos.  It is located in Chino
>> California
>>
>>
>>
>>
>>
>> On Mon, May 16, 2022 at 6:33 PM John Gotschall via KRnet <
>> krnet@list.krnet.org> wrote:
>>
>> Can anyone recommend a good book or source for info on how to calculate
>> the correct control balances for a variety of wing/horizontal stab types?
>>
>>
>>
>> jg
>>
>>
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