Jul 12, 2018 · The pendulum effect is there in high wing a/c in theory but the effect is negligible because the moment arm of the center of mass is so short relative to lateral aerodynamic …

Jul 7, 2019 · Pendulum effect is a bit of a misnomer. What is thought of as "pendulum effect" is actually just a favourable rolling moment that can be generated during sideslip if the center of …

Apr 13, 2017 · Pendulum effect. The Wikipedia page also mentions the pendulum effect and calls both the fuselage contribution to the dihedral effect. Man, if there is ever a competition for the …

Oct 30, 2018 · Yes but the effect is very weak or negligible on a high wing aircraft. Like a lot of things, the effect is easiest to visualize by taking it to the extreme. Like with paramotors, which …

Mar 25, 2016 · In airships, the pendulum effect is real, however: Since buoyancy always acts against gravity, a lateral offset of the heavy gondola will create an uprighting moment, just as it …

May 16, 2019 · The "pendulum effect" is tremendously strong in paragliders, and plays a significant role in hang gliders as well. In hang gliders, when the pilot exerts no muscle force, …

Feb 18, 2022 · $\begingroup$ So while the pendulum effect may be regarded as a fallacy, a claim supported by the fact that most rockets have the engines at the bottom, surely it’s intuitive that …

Jan 17, 2018 · If dampened the pendulum action will stop eventually The rotor blades of a helicopter change their lift depending on where they are in the rotation and the position of the …

Jan 15, 2018 · $\begingroup$ Very nice description of one version of the "pendulum effect" in action. Sideforce acting high above the CG will certainly create a roll torque. Sideforce acting …

Jun 5, 2022 · $\begingroup$ Many related questions could be linked, including those referencing the "pendulum effect", which most of us understand isn't actually very analogous to the …