REFLECTOR: AOA

[Ronnie Brown]

Don't get me wrong.  AOA's are useful.  The articles at http://home.hiwaay.net/~sbuc/journal/liftreserve.htm illustrate their use.  

I just have a problem with the higher dollar, computerized versions which I feel are overkill.  

All you need is a low differential pressure indicator - then you will know how close you are to canard stall as suggested by the article and can do a better job of bringing her down in the shortest amount of runway no matter how she is loaded.  

Ronnie
   ----- Original Message ----- 
  From: Milton Merskey 
  To: Velocity Aircraft Owners and Builders list 
  Sent: Friday, October 01, 2004 7:25 PM
  Subject: Re: REFLECTOR: AOA



  The Velocity design may not stall in the sense pilots are aware-- BUT-- I would think twice before letting off on air speed when in close proximity to the ground.  This plane will fall like a crowbar.

  milt
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    ----- Original Message ----- 
    From: Douglas Holub 
    To: Velocity Aircraft Owners and Builders list 
    Sent: Friday, October 01, 2004 4:30 PM
    Subject: Re: REFLECTOR: AOA


    Since our aircraft doesn't stall, AOA isn't as as important for the Velocity as it is for other airplanes. The main reason I want an AOA indicator is for best glide and best climb information in an emergency situation. 

    I read somewhere that the Wright brothers had a piece of string tacked on to their Wright Flyer for an AOA indicator.

    Doug
      ----- Original Message ----- 
      From: Rene Dugas 
      To: reflector at tvbf.org 
      Sent: Friday, October 01, 2004 12:20 PM
      Subject: REFLECTOR: AOA


      Mounted mine in wing root just outboard from the end of the strake co-pilot side.  Indicator is above my AI.



      See pic.

      Rene'

      I like it but it is not needed.  It audible warns me if my speed is slow for approach and my gear are not down and Says "ANGLE ANGLE PUSH" if my AOA is nearing my angel of attack for stall buck.





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