With all due respect, it is tagged as a WIP. Could you please show me the guideline that defines when a WIP is a WIP and when a teaser is a teaser and furthermore when it is expected to post what where? @EternalDarkness
Thanks, komrade! Ive been there twice. It was cool (Beijing and Chengdu). Didnt see a single An-2, though. But then again I wasnt looking too closely. @f10025
Spin as in spin. One wing is stalling and forcing her out of controlled flight. But its ok - its the low speed handling that is sketchy. Once up to speed she handles quite nicely - if a little heavy. But overall this is an awesome build! @Zippy6
I like this a lot! But I have one or two comments; 1- the trim is reversed from what one would usually expect. 2- with even a little positive elevator input she wants to enter a spin. Is this happening for anyone else?
"Airframe Construction:
Wings are of an unequal span single bay biplane design, all metal construction, with fabric covering.
Fuselage is of all-metal stressed skin semi-monocoque construction. Tail is a braced all metal structure with fabric covering. Wing area is 770 square feet total.
Note: wings have full length leading edge slats and ailerons droop with flap actuation to provide great STOL performance."
http://www.an2flyers.org/an2specs.html
I'm pretty sure these guys don't agree with you. Next.
@Chancey21 Again - not for me she doesn't. There is a miniscule auto roll to the left, but nothing that makes her anywhere near un-flyable. As for the COM - she will land and stop within her own length and take off again in not much longer and she holds level flight with very little nose up trim - sorry - I don't see where you're coming from here, mate.
Domo arigato! I took some lessons, but it was a long time ago. I think you would make a great Komet and you are much better than I was at 4,000 points. @otayahiromo8211
Spasiba. Engine is based on capitalisti Wright Cyclone. But this model built in factory in Kiev, by superior quality babushkas. Runs on vodka. Like superior quality babushkas. Wings made from inferior Uzbeki alloy, like superior quality babushkas, but is overall acceptable. @CustomAircraftMods
Dunno. Define “mechanical build”? The idea is to keep the power within easily measured limits. If you can guarantee that the motor isnt more powerful than a 600 hp car engine then ok! @ThePrototype
Thanks! I really just tried to make her flyable and fun - she isnt too accurate (wing span is a bit long, she has 50% of the cowl flaps of the actual An-2 and there are fewer windows than there should be, for example). I took a look at the An-2 (both of yhem) that jamesPLANESii did. They were my benchmark and very very good! @BogdanX
With all due respect, it is tagged as a WIP. Could you please show me the guideline that defines when a WIP is a WIP and when a teaser is a teaser and furthermore when it is expected to post what where? @EternalDarkness
Nope. @GeneralOliverVonBismarck
Ok... Where do I get that from? @LotterCrafts
So Im guessing a combined rocket/jet propulsion system? Since jets are all well and good on Earth, but not so in vaccum / on Mars?
+1What heresy is this!?!?!?
+1BTW, I like.
Game on!
Thanks! I will try! @f10025
Thanks, komrade! Ive been there twice. It was cool (Beijing and Chengdu). Didnt see a single An-2, though. But then again I wasnt looking too closely. @f10025
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+1You know, if I had used the earlier Spit as a basis the resemblence would have been uncanny. As it is, it still resembles one. @TifftheCat
I find this vehicle to be well within the rules. And awesome.
Your’e in, old boy.
+1Very cool. Now we have two entries. Game on!
Any More?
Very nice.
Although on reflection I might be biased (having produced at least 75% of the spitfires lately). @F104Deathtrap
There cannot be enough Spitfires. There is also a Spitfire challenge on right now. @F104Deathtrap
Ah. So you write it «spasibo» and not «spasiba»? Cool! Now I can speak Russian! Spasibo, komrade! @getorge
I write what, now? @getorge
Spin as in spin. One wing is stalling and forcing her out of controlled flight. But its ok - its the low speed handling that is sketchy. Once up to speed she handles quite nicely - if a little heavy. But overall this is an awesome build! @Zippy6
+2I like this a lot! But I have one or two comments; 1- the trim is reversed from what one would usually expect. 2- with even a little positive elevator input she wants to enter a spin. Is this happening for anyone else?
Already? That was quick! Tag me when you upload?
Awesome.
Cool beans. I like a nice lotus 7. @mojoyup
Youre a good man / woman / disembodied internet entity! @mojoyup
50 upvotes!
Many thanks old ch... I mean SPASIBA KOMRADE... @Tang0five
tsubarashi!
"Airframe Construction:
Wings are of an unequal span single bay biplane design, all metal construction, with fabric covering.
Fuselage is of all-metal stressed skin semi-monocoque construction. Tail is a braced all metal structure with fabric covering. Wing area is 770 square feet total.
Note: wings have full length leading edge slats and ailerons droop with flap actuation to provide great STOL performance."
http://www.an2flyers.org/an2specs.html
I'm pretty sure these guys don't agree with you. Next.
@Chancey21
+1@Chancey21 Again - not for me she doesn't. There is a miniscule auto roll to the left, but nothing that makes her anywhere near un-flyable. As for the COM - she will land and stop within her own length and take off again in not much longer and she holds level flight with very little nose up trim - sorry - I don't see where you're coming from here, mate.
+1@Chancey21 Em - no it doesn't. Not on my iPhone on high settings, at least. What device are you using?
@Pilothouston5 Da. In Soviet Russia plane lands you.
Domo arigato! I took some lessons, but it was a long time ago. I think you would make a great Komet and you are much better than I was at 4,000 points. @otayahiromo8211
Otsyohiromo-san! Me-163 Komet, kudasai!
Spasiba. Engine is based on capitalisti Wright Cyclone. But this model built in factory in Kiev, by superior quality babushkas. Runs on vodka. Like superior quality babushkas. Wings made from inferior Uzbeki alloy, like superior quality babushkas, but is overall acceptable. @CustomAircraftMods
You build very good replicas. I am a big fan!
Thanks! Please do - the more the merrier, komrade! @getorge
+1Im alright, huh? Must have been that family holiday to Pripyat when I was a kid... @TMach5
Da Komrade! Spasiba! @ChiChiWerx
Sweet! Go for it! I would love to see what you build. @ThePrototype
I welcome you with most komradely socialistic fraternal welcome. Do your best, for Russia! @DJS8Corporations
Thank you very much, komrade. @jamesPLANESii
Do it! You know it makes sense! For the Rodina! @BogdanX
+1Dunno. Define “mechanical build”? The idea is to keep the power within easily measured limits. If you can guarantee that the motor isnt more powerful than a 600 hp car engine then ok! @ThePrototype
PO-2 is superior. Da komrade! @ThePrototype
Thanks! I really just tried to make her flyable and fun - she isnt too accurate (wing span is a bit long, she has 50% of the cowl flaps of the actual An-2 and there are fewer windows than there should be, for example). I took a look at the An-2 (both of yhem) that jamesPLANESii did. They were my benchmark and very very good! @BogdanX
@EternalDarkness you old devil, you! Many thanks.
@Othawne Thank you!
Thanks matey - I dont often add long descriptions, but I thought this one deserved one. @tylerdeveneuxmusic
+1@tylerdeveneuxmusic Cheers!
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