This is a design I've been tinkering with for a while.
It is controlled solely through weight shift. The flex of the wing gives it stability and control. Though the authority is horrible...
big problem: adverse yaw and control authority.
Included controls:
G for landing position
I'm publishing this now because I've now studied the design of hang gliders and paragliders quite a bit and need to create a new design from scratch to test the ideas.
(I've also got an interesting challenge in mind which experimental builders will appreciate... ;) )
Specifications
General Characteristics
- Created On Windows
- Wingspan 108.0ft (32.9m)
- Length 37.3ft (11.4m)
- Height 15.5ft (4.7m)
- Empty Weight 1,389lbs (630kg)
- Loaded Weight 1,389lbs (630kg)
Performance
- Wing Loading 4.2lbs/ft2 (20.7kg/m2)
- Wing Area 327.6ft2 (30.4m2)
- Drag Points 3458
Parts
- Number of Parts 44
- Control Surfaces 0
- Performance Cost 385
@mikoyanster Gracias!
@Ergi thanks!
@ jamesPLANESii thanks, funnily enough I hadn't thought of that much because modern hang gliders have very small dihedral!
Giving the wings negative dihedral helps with roll authority @MethaManAircraft
@jamesPLANESii Mk1