A flapping wing infinite flyer made with wings inspired from Dusty's Future Bird.
To take off, use AG1 to activate the rockets in the boosters, and pitch up. Once in the air in level flight you can add throttle to increase your speed. When the rockets burn out press AG2 to detach the boosters. WARNING: When detaching the boosters you should be in a shallow climb or level flight without flapping to prevent flying into your own booster rockets.
In the air the Gannet is a fast flapper, and can reach speeds of 350 mph at sea level, and even faster at altitude.
Like it's namesake the Gannet can dive into the water and swim. The Gannet reach speeds of nearly 100 mph submerged, and can take off again, right from underwater much like a missile.
Specifications
General Characteristics
- Predecessor The Future Bird
- Created On Windows
- Wingspan 52.8ft (16.1m)
- Length 36.5ft (11.1m)
- Height 26.4ft (8.0m)
- Empty Weight 3,305lbs (1,499kg)
- Loaded Weight 5,065lbs (2,297kg)
Performance
- Wing Loading 15.7lbs/ft2 (76.6kg/m2)
- Wing Area 323.0ft2 (30.0m2)
- Drag Points 2414
Parts
- Number of Parts 75
- Control Surfaces 7
- Performance Cost 475
@atgxtg well, I like the simple ones. I saw the issue with the wings hitting the runways but it's okay - I use to start in the air
@WinsWings Thanks, but suspect it will be a bit of a disappointment. Others have built much better "flappers".
This is very nice. I have try it out
@GenericWhiteGuy Don't be sorry. The second guy who invented the wheel still invented the wheel. I just gotta give you credit for trailbrazing.
@atgxtg well, sorry.
@GenericWhiteGuy Maybe but you've already "been there, done that." I just tired out your Mosquito Mk 2.
Pretty neato thingo :D
I added a 100 hp car engine to one and some wheels for a easier, simpler take off. Just use the car engine until you get enough lift to take off, then start flapping- it's almost like a regular plane. I've been tempted to submit it to the 100 hp challenge!
Good work, at over 20000 feet I was going over 400 mph.