This plane is for the water and air challenge.
I was waching the contests and decided to send something different. This model is unique, is trying to emulate the phenomenon of airflow from a fan to the top of a fixed wing. The principle is simple as the air enters faster, creates lift and thrust. This phenomenon offers advantages in low speed control and is currently being investigated with various fan wing models. Unfortunately, this construction can not mimic the thrust sector, since the program does not simulate flow. Although the rotating wings produce some lift, I had to add 2 small custom propellers for trust. They all work with rotators at almost the same speed with the fans, to give the illusion that they are driven by a gear with a common mechanism.
Do not be fooled by the strange sight. This airplane is effective in air and sea. It features fuse wings that add flotation and has engines and controls much higher than water. You can land it on land and sea so it can be called amphibian. Keep in mind that you need to prepare yourself before landing, as it takes a little time for the rotators to stop.
I believe that every time we have to learn something new in each model, so we combine science with fun (even empirically). I'm also preparing a more entertaining, though more conventional model, I might eventually try to send it. Until then happy flights !
Specifications
Spotlights
- ACEPILOT109 4.9 years ago
- GreatHenry 5.1 years ago
General Characteristics
- Predecessor Water and Air Challenge
- Created On Windows
- Wingspan 44.0ft (13.4m)
- Length 32.6ft (9.9m)
- Height 12.2ft (3.7m)
- Empty Weight 2,817lbs (1,277kg)
- Loaded Weight 2,817lbs (1,277kg)
Performance
- Wing Loading 2.8lbs/ft2 (13.6kg/m2)
- Wing Area 1,009.3ft2 (93.8m2)
- Drag Points 3957
Parts
- Number of Parts 69
- Control Surfaces 21
- Performance Cost 631
Thanks :) @Viper3000ad
@ACEPILOT109 Thanks for the vote and spotlight, love your STOL!
@GreatHenry Thank you for the comment and vote. Loved your "First of May".
"Technoheresy!"
@DPSAircraftManufacturer thank you for the vote and the spotlight. You have also very unique designs. I saw your solar plane very special you should tagg it as electric. You know there is a way to land them if you like to make another version. Just set the max rotations in the engine from 0 to 5000 or less . It takes 1-2 min to stop and then you can glide.
@TheAtomicFox I made the other simpler model that a was talking about, you can check it if you like as "Brave-Surfer" . Happy flights !
@TheAtomicFox Thank you very much. I see lots of entries in your contest! I'm very glad to have participated. Unfortunately if you increase the fan speed by more than 1.5 you will gain more lift, but you will have the problem of self-rotating. The moving parts act like a gyroscope. You can always increase the rotation of the main "engines", but in my opinion the illusion that all parts are spinning at the same speed is spoiled. In any case 205mph is enough for this plane. It takes off at 95 mph...
its great but it has a bit of trouble gaining speed, try and increase the rotator speed
@Roadrunner232 You are very kind. If you like search in wiki under fan wing. It is very intresting !
@Treadmill103 Thank you very much. Your comment counts a lot for me. You always make great models!