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→For nerds ... and hang glider pilots who want to survive this sport: starting with the Basics paragraph - more slides
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[https://www.gleitschirmdrachenforum.de/forum/gleitschirm-und-drachen-forum/ger-te-hg/924836-einfluss-von-b%C3%B6en-auf-l%C3%A4ngsstabilit%C3%A4t Einfluss von Böen auf Längsstabilität]. | [https://www.gleitschirmdrachenforum.de/forum/gleitschirm-und-drachen-forum/ger-te-hg/924836-einfluss-von-b%C3%B6en-auf-l%C3%A4ngsstabilit%C3%A4t Einfluss von Böen auf Längsstabilität]. | ||
The aim is to present here the most important topics to a broader and international audience, or in short: to translate them into English. | The aim is to present here the most important topics to a broader and international audience, or in short: to translate them into English. | ||
=== Basics of pitching moment and longitudinal stability === | |||
The first question is which reference point to choose for the pitching moment. Usually, the moment is formed in relation to the center of gravity. Unfortunately, there are many different centers of gravity for weight-shift controlled hang gliders with flexible main suspension. The following slide provides an overview: | |||
[[File:Moment reference points, center of gravity positions and their meaning for pitch stability.jpg|left|thumb|800px|Moment reference points, center of gravity positions and their meaning for pitch stability]] | |||
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[[File:Composition of the total moment (Glider + Pilot).jpg|left|thumb|800px|Explaining the mechanism of control reversal]] | |||
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[[File:Pitching moment depending on the pilot position.jpg|none|thumb|800px|Influence of pilot deflection on pitching moment]] | |||
=== Tuck avoidance === | === Tuck avoidance === | ||