July 1, 2008
Things that shouldn't fly (number 1)
When I broke my GeeBee profile 3D plane in half (crashed it) I wondered if it would still fly without a tail. So I mixed up the ailerons as elevons and gave it a go. With the CG an inch forward of the wing, I wasn't sure it would fly — but it did.
Duration : 0:4:20
Filed under How To Fly RC Planes by Ray
Comments on Things that shouldn't fly (number 1) »
warderseeker @ 12:00 am
Enough power, …
Enough power, elevons, and trim, no reason it should'nt work, just made yourself a delta tractor. Nice job
steffanator55 @ 12:00 am
dang that ting goes …
dang that ting goes fraken fast.
45calGunslinger @ 12:00 am
Wow, I'm surprised …
Wow, I'm surprised at how fast it is! Would have required a -very- gentle touch to maneuver with such big ailerons, explains the barrel rolls early on =P
radioactiveshoes @ 12:00 am
IM NOT VERY GOOD AT …
IM NOT VERY GOOD AT RCs but that thing flies really well or u a good pilot sick barrel rolls
gruvinnz @ 12:00 am
Classic! Well done.
Classic! Well done.
LieAirsport @ 12:00 am
well done!
well done!