[simpits-tech] motion systems for sims

Andreas Fransson simpits-tech@simpits.org
Fri, 5 Apr 2002 18:19:57 +0200


Stig,

If you need large but short bursts of air, the way to do it is by mounting
an accumulator next to the cylinder. Put the valve between the acc and the
cylinder, and connect the acc to the compressor. Better make that a
large-bore valve too.

/Andreas

From: "Stig Joergensen" <stig.joergensen@clearsky.dk>
> Well you can get rid of the "bounce" feeling, by makeing a locking
> mechanism on the actuator piston, the big problem as i see it, the air
> preasure need for speed is going to be huge, i doubt that a normal 2hk
> 300liters/min (8 bar) will do the job, even if you have one of these per
> actuator. Well maybe in a standard turn it will be enough, but to get
> the "bumpy" and the "sink" feeling on takeoff will require a lot more of
> "air speed"
>
> /Stig