I have heard this phrase few times and I think I understand it but can
someone give a more complete explanation of aerodynamic center of pressure ?
George in DC
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From: owner-land-speed@autox.team.net
[mailto:owner-land-speed@autox.team.net]On Behalf Of Clay, Dale
Sent: Wednesday, January 03, 2001 1:27 PM
To: 'FastmetalBDF@aol.com'; Clay, Dale; landspeedracer@email.msn.com;
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Subject: RE: Ballast & Handling
Right you are. Anything that moves MUST obey the laws.
As far as Dick J's question about longer wheelbases, I suspect that just
slows the yaw down to where the driver would have a better chance of
catching it. You could add areo surfaces towards the rear (not clear on all
those rules) to move the Cp (center of pressure) aft.
Dale
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From: FastmetalBDF@aol.com [mailto:FastmetalBDF@aol.com]
Sent: Wednesday, January 03, 2001 8:24 AM
To: Dale.Clay@mdhelicopters.com; landspeedracer@email.msn.com;
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Cc: kturk@ala.net; land-speed@autox.team.net
Subject: Re: Ballast & Handling
Dale, You are correct . Even if you throw a dart backwards .......
it reverses itself in flight and the heavy end ends up in front . Arrows,
darts,
and racecars are all subject to the laws of physics, and we have to
build in accordance with these laws as they are not about to change .
BDF
PS : and planes and helicopters, too ...... right ?
also : GRAVITY IS ALWAYS ON THE JOB
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