cyyj-pilot
Member
Hello,
I'm seriously looking at the Fisher biplane kits: the Classic and the Celebrity. Like most wise builders, I don't want to 'commit' to such a large project only to regret it later. I'm in the lengthy research stage right now.
I've read some articles on both planes. One comment is that the forward vis is poor while landing. Typically, this is addressed with flaps, yet both designs are flapless. Is there a reason many biplanes don't have flaps? Also, both these designs have ailerons on upper and lower wings. Why not eliminate the linkage, and just use one wing? If there isn't enough authority at low speed, increase the area of the aileron. Is there a downside to this thinking??
While surfing, I also saw a plan for a 75% scale Stearman (Sirius Aviation), but very little detail. Anyone know more about this kit?
What are all the pros and cons of a biplane design (vs. monowing)? Let's have some discussion!! :-{)
-Mike
I'm seriously looking at the Fisher biplane kits: the Classic and the Celebrity. Like most wise builders, I don't want to 'commit' to such a large project only to regret it later. I'm in the lengthy research stage right now.
I've read some articles on both planes. One comment is that the forward vis is poor while landing. Typically, this is addressed with flaps, yet both designs are flapless. Is there a reason many biplanes don't have flaps? Also, both these designs have ailerons on upper and lower wings. Why not eliminate the linkage, and just use one wing? If there isn't enough authority at low speed, increase the area of the aileron. Is there a downside to this thinking??
While surfing, I also saw a plan for a 75% scale Stearman (Sirius Aviation), but very little detail. Anyone know more about this kit?
What are all the pros and cons of a biplane design (vs. monowing)? Let's have some discussion!! :-{)
-Mike
