Diana
Final Approach
Any suggestions as to how to do a 2 G loop in a Citabria? This is not going to be a standard procedure; just for a certain event.
Thanks.
Thanks.
Now, to figure out how to apply the formula and not fall out of the loop at the top.Steve said:Section 6.3.3 of http://flighttest.navair.navy.mil/unrestricted/FTM108/c6.pdf has the equations if you're so inclined.
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Diana said:Any suggestions as to how to do a 2 G loop in a Citabria? This is not going to be a standard procedure; just for a certain event.
Thanks.
Henning said:Get an issue of Popular Mechanics and find the add for homebuilt Ram Jets, Build 4-5 of them and mount them to your plane, fire them before you get to the vertical up line, they should give you enough thrust to keep you from falling out of the top.:cheerio:
Hmmmm, I may just have to experiment.Henning said:Seriously, I don't think a Citabria has enough power to carry that big of a loop.
Diana said:Thanks Henning, we can always count on you to give an interesting take on things.
Hmmmm, I may just have to experiment.
BruceAir said:Try it solo--or better with your instructor--.
BruceAir said:and you'll probably find it's very hard to accomplish a smooth, consistent 2G loop in a Citabria--or almost any airplane, for that matter. Add the weight of a passenger, and you'll be hard pressed to complete the maneuver without falling out of the top or pushing the airspeed toward the red as you fly the down the back side.
If you want to give your passenger a taste of aerobatics, try some smooth aileron rolls, wingovers, and the like instead.