Peter L. Peres wrote:

> > How does the single axis accelerometer detect a coordinated turn?
>
> It does not. It just helps keep it coordinated.

I can see several uses for accelerometers in a UAV.  This doesn't seem to be
one of them.

> Kind of like decreasing the roll rate.

?  What does decreasing the roll rate have to do with whether the turn is
coordinated or not?

> Very useful with short wings. A rate gyro works better imho.

I'd agree wholeheartedly with that.

> For example one of those from Murata or Tokin. A heli gyro could
> also be used, mounted with the axis horizontal and parallel to the wings.

Why not mount it cocked forward about 45 degrees so it would also respond to
yaw inputs?  Varying the 'cock' angle varies the mixing.

Jim

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