Paul,
Yep, calibration was done in this century, but not in this decade.
I don't think I suggested that 0G would be negative, but it is possible for
the wing to be at a negative AOA during some maneuvers.
Please do not use my numbers for a comparison to any other airplane.
You can use the differences and trends to infer any number of things.
The Legacy wing is totally different than those in any other Lancair
grouping. If your kit was late enough then the pressure pickups were
standardized in location and the device could be bought with default settings
for that airplane.
Have you noticed the reserve lift available in high speed 60 degree banked
turns? Does that make you more comfortable flying them?
Scott
In a message dated 10/31/2011 8:04:58 A.M. Central Daylight Time,
paul@tbm700.com writes:
Hey
Scott, did you ever do the calibration on this AOA? I mean in this
century? The reason I ask is that (I believe) the zero point is set with
the 0G roller coaster setup. Your note suggests 0G would be a negative
AOA number on your airplane. I guess comparing AOA numbers as a proxy
for lift in all those flight modes is interesting but if the zero point isn't
right I'm not sure it has much value where the device is needed. For my
Legacy, I find it most useful in slow flight on approach, especially at night,
and I did do the 0G calibration in flight this last spring.
Bumping around during the day at cruise is not where I would need it.
Interesting discussion though.
Paul
Legacy, Calgary
On descent to the airport
at 500 fpm and 135 KIAS, the AOA hovered around zero.
Scott