RVDan
I love flying!
As I am installing my servos, I was wonderig what the maximum speed of the servos are and whether or not the pilot could stop a pitch hard-over before it became critical. The Vans RV series airplanes are somewhat sensitive in pitch, and at cruise speeds one can easily exceed the structural design limits with a quick motion of the stick.
From my work certifying airplanes, it got me wondering if there is hardover detection/protection or if the liklihood of a hard over is understood. In the FAA world we assume a hardover can occur and prove that the pilot can react before the pitch deviation becomes critical. I know we are not certified aircraft but understanding this could improve operational safety.
Thanks for any insight you can give.
From my work certifying airplanes, it got me wondering if there is hardover detection/protection or if the liklihood of a hard over is understood. In the FAA world we assume a hardover can occur and prove that the pilot can react before the pitch deviation becomes critical. I know we are not certified aircraft but understanding this could improve operational safety.
Thanks for any insight you can give.