..my bellyboard turns down to about 80 deg. and after talking to some
aerodynamicists and some practical trials I decided to let the board without
holes.
The tests I made are very simple.I took a foamsheet ( 1 meter x 1 meter x 5
mm) ,fixed 5 strings to the edges and the center with a w
I operate mine manually, I thought I might need to retract it fast in the event
of a botched landing. I was going to go with a lineal actuator but I assumed I
could bring it up quicker.
On Sunday, November 30, 2014 8:35 AM, Kenneth Wiltrout via KRnet wrote:
I started with a belly board
I started with a belly board that had no holes in it and then I made one with
holes. The brake w/holes works better. I believe that is because with out holes
the board creates some lift.Kenny N6399U
On Sunday, November 30, 2014 8:25 AM, Dan Heath via KRnet wrote:
It is a mystery.? Mine
...Can anyone of the experienced "bellybrakers"explane ,what kind of
bellybrake are the most efficent brake is.
.Is it useful to make holes in the brakeshield or not ?
what is the most efficent deploying angle of the board ?
My bellyboard is mounted just under the rearspar and actu
It is a mystery. Mine had no holes and performed very well. No holes is
easier to implement, so, for me it seemed to be the most logical choice. I
use an electric servo that I got from Steve Glover. It has an automatic
stop at both ends of the throw. I started out with a momentary switch so I
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