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.

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November 30, 1999

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!

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