Recently an RV8A question was raised regarding simulating w&B response with weight added to pax seat, baggage etc. I cannot recover that thread.
However, some time ago I suggested a weight on the tail wheel stinger would be an easy way to optimize W&B location at minimum weight. I suggested a weight on the stinger that would be much less than weight in PAX seat or baggage. This was challenged with reference to concerns about W x r squared inertial differences that might affect spin recovery.
So, I calculated the tail wheel additional weight that would yield the same W&B as a 150lb pax. The w x r squired were the same. Can any aero eng or other smart guys comment ? A 5 lb weight on the tail wheel for optimized solo flight would be great, vs sand bags in the baggage
However, some time ago I suggested a weight on the tail wheel stinger would be an easy way to optimize W&B location at minimum weight. I suggested a weight on the stinger that would be much less than weight in PAX seat or baggage. This was challenged with reference to concerns about W x r squared inertial differences that might affect spin recovery.
So, I calculated the tail wheel additional weight that would yield the same W&B as a 150lb pax. The w x r squired were the same. Can any aero eng or other smart guys comment ? A 5 lb weight on the tail wheel for optimized solo flight would be great, vs sand bags in the baggage