Dillon Hopson | Dyke Delta JD2 stability @dillonhopson4367 | Uploaded December 2023 | Updated October 2024, 1 hour ago.
A demonstration of the Deltas positive dynamic stability. You can put roll input from different speeds and different pitch angles and around 75 degrees of bank the nose will come down and roll authority is heavier as speed builds. Different control inputs to assist in a roll don't work. The Delta was designed to be quick and stable and look good. When a cross controlled slip is done the nose will yaw off center briefly then return without change in rudder or roll control input. The double Delta wing is is also an improvement in ride comfort in turbulence because it bounces up and down instead of moderate pitching, rolling, and yaw disturbances. It's a joy to fly and never disappoints. Yes I am trained on common aerobatics and recover techniques. The Delta is built to normal category G limits of which I have never came close to with these demonstrations, the Deltas structure has proven over the decades to have a plenty of safety margins with only one safety AD/designe change in 63 years.
A demonstration of the Deltas positive dynamic stability. You can put roll input from different speeds and different pitch angles and around 75 degrees of bank the nose will come down and roll authority is heavier as speed builds. Different control inputs to assist in a roll don't work. The Delta was designed to be quick and stable and look good. When a cross controlled slip is done the nose will yaw off center briefly then return without change in rudder or roll control input. The double Delta wing is is also an improvement in ride comfort in turbulence because it bounces up and down instead of moderate pitching, rolling, and yaw disturbances. It's a joy to fly and never disappoints. Yes I am trained on common aerobatics and recover techniques. The Delta is built to normal category G limits of which I have never came close to with these demonstrations, the Deltas structure has proven over the decades to have a plenty of safety margins with only one safety AD/designe change in 63 years.
