Elevator feel

[Blake H]

I think using 2 linear actuators 2 springs attached to the elevator cam under the floor tightening and loosening the spring psi acting on the yoke might be a good way to have variable dynamic feel (note not airspeed). A 747-400 friend 20000 hours said the ailerons are quite heavy all the time and the elevator gets heavier as dynamic increase.

[Zinger]

For a heavy transport, the control stick/yoke force in pitch is likely to be a function of q= dynamic pressure, plus stick force per vertical G.
 
In roll, the control force is basically a function of q, disabled outer ailerons help prevent over sensitivity. Since roll maneuvering requirements are limited, heavy design control force is typical.

[farrokh747]

If so, I'll add a network variable for you that informs your system about the present force.

If not, I'll use the time to work on something else :-)

Yes hardy, that variable would be great, it would give builders a direct value to assign to loading devices....

whenever you have the time... :-)

[martin1006]

I have contact on my Skype, a curent 747 captain, who says he has many orinigal parts of the 744.