2024 Eclipse Raw Footage

[@pandyseven]

Hey Kip, fantastic video of the eclipse.....I noticed you had a little rudder control in at the begining of the video, am i correct or was that trim?

[@kyqx]

Hi, Andy. There will be ruddervator deflection during cruise flight. The tab on the mini rudder will deflect the ruddervators to cancel the left turning tendencies. Torque is probably most at play here, especially with the Jabiru. I would imagine that the ruddevators would be steramlined only with zero engine power.

[@pandyseven]

I guess that’s never even considered or even noticed "ever" unless you have the camera there...I believe that is the best video footage I have seen in a long time, good on you for experimenting with camera angles…you have given me some good ideas for reference in the future

[@kyqx]

@@pandyseven I have some forward and backward looking takeoff and landing videos that I'll publish next week if you like these. Not too exciting but maybe Waiex pilots will appreciate them:)