GrantR
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Could something like this r/c model be scaled up to an ultra light airplane. The model uses a rudder and elevator to control pitch and turns.
Basically taking one of the designs that Barry Palmer created and adding conventional tail feathers rather than using weight shift for control http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Barry_Hill_Palmer
He had the paraplane and the skyhook as powered versions of this simple glider.
What are the pros and cons of this glider? The pros I see are easy construction compared to conventional wings. The design makes it easy to fold it up for storage rather quickly. Also looks like it can be built really light and strong.
I know its probably not going to be a very efficient wing due to a non conventional shaped airfoil or lack of airfoil?
Basically taking one of the designs that Barry Palmer created and adding conventional tail feathers rather than using weight shift for control http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Barry_Hill_Palmer
He had the paraplane and the skyhook as powered versions of this simple glider.
What are the pros and cons of this glider? The pros I see are easy construction compared to conventional wings. The design makes it easy to fold it up for storage rather quickly. Also looks like it can be built really light and strong.
I know its probably not going to be a very efficient wing due to a non conventional shaped airfoil or lack of airfoil?
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