Weight and Balance Measurements Conducted using VPM M16 Tandem Trainer Gyroplane G-BUZL. Department of Aerospace Engineering report 9818

Houston, S. (1998) Weight and Balance Measurements Conducted using VPM M16 Tandem Trainer Gyroplane G-BUZL. Department of Aerospace Engineering report 9818. Technical Report. Department of Aerospace Engineering, University of Glasgow.

Abstract

Weight and balance measurements have been conducted on GBUZL, a VPM M16 Tandem Trainer gyroplane. The purpose of these tests was to determine longitudinal and vertical c.g. position in two configurations: the standard, approved configuration for which an AAN exists; and a modified configuration. In the latter case, the Arrow engine was replaced with a turbocharged Rotax unit. The standard aircraft weight and balance is very similar to that determined previously for a similar machine, G-BWGI, which was used to support the CAA investigation "Aerodynamics of Gyroplanes". The only substantial difference for the modified aircraft weight and balance is the longitudinal c.g. position, which is some 3 in further aft. Recommendations are made in respect of operating limitations, and additions to the flight test schedule that has been proposed to demonstrate the airworthiness of the modified aircraft.

• Item Type: Research Reports or Papers (Technical Report)
• Status: Published
• Glasgow Author(s) Enlighten ID: Houston, Dr Stewart
• Authors: Houston, S.
• College/School: College of Science and Engineering > School of Engineering > Autonomous Systems and Connectivity
• Publisher: Department of Aerospace Engineering, University of Glasgow
• Copyright Holders: Copyright © 1998 Department of Aerospace Engineering, University of Glasgow
• Publisher Policy: Reproduced with the permission of the Department