Flew on one of FlyBe’s finest the other day.
I thought I felt an odd movement of the platform. When in a steady turn, minor corrections by the driver seemed far too instant, rather like a hand-brake turn as oppose to a steady curve.
Is this a peculiarity of the type? I sat in my normal place (I always ask for it) which is at the Rear root of the Wing (I like to watch the T/e in action!) so my seating position isn’t really a factor here when comparing type to type.
Any pilots / other pax noticed it?
By: PeeDee - 26th March 2011 at 21:24
Thanks for your answer.
So, how many Embraer platforms/ marques does that Vert Fin fit?
IIRC the DC8’s fin went smaller as the aeroplane body went longer. It needs less leverage due to the distance from the turning moment.
By: Amiga500 - 24th March 2011 at 20:43
I know what you mean.
I think the long lever arm of the vertical fin means the tail volume ratio (w.r.t. the wing size) is slightly out of what would be considered the norm… meaning a rather sensitive aircraft.
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March 20, 2011 at 8:11 pm