weird question #6 - vertical stabilisers - rudders

[serverlan]

Some gyros appear to have moveable rudders., but some don't

I presume they are controlled by the

feet the same as planes? Again, some fotos seen to show fixed foot rests, rather than moveable.

This

is probably duh-obvious to anyone who knows anything about them,
but it just hit me as

odd.


Don

[le-wardy]

Don, although looks can be deceiving, all gyros

have a moveable rudder. Even the unpowered gyro-glider which is towed behind a vehicle, when used for

training beginner pilots.

Sometimes the rudder size can be small or large depending on the

manufacturer's design for that particular aircraft.

The rudder is used more when taking off, or

landing. Not so much when cruising in flight, unless you have a cross-wind factor which prevents you from

flying straight.

The more you delve into gyros Don, the more you will learn about them.

[serverlan]

Thanks for the responses, le-wardy.

Was

planned to pick up my machine today!,
but health problems got in the way. :cry:



Soon.....

Then I'll just have to drag firebird paul bak from NZ for some training!


:twisted:
Don

[le-wardy]

I have to correct myself here in regards to the

previous comment I made of using the rudder when flying with a crosswind factor present.

Using the

rudder to keep the aircraft straight will allow the crosswind to push the aircraft sideways in what's known

as a drift. Much like what the wind does to boat on the water, when not anchored and not under powered means.



Not using the rudder will allow the aircraft to weathercock in to the prevailing wind direction, if

your heading is into the wind or off-centre.