GrahamWh Posted April 27, 2014 Author Share Posted April 27, 2014 Well thank you all for your thoughts. This is obviously something we have all thought about quite a bit as we've fought the weather at our fields. I may design one based around some of these principles when I pick out the common threads or look at getting something like a WOT4 (though I would modify the fuse as I find it so ugly!). Heavy and fast would be okay if I had a really sturdy undercarriage I think rather than taking the light and belly land option. If I keep the wing shape simple it won't take too long to make or repair, so maybe not a tapered wing? The WOT4 has a high wing, but some of the others mentioned are low wingers. Perhaps just considering that variable, does any one know if a low wing, shoulder wing or high wing is best? For example, would a WOT4 with a shoulder or low wing be more stable in high or gusty winds? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Cuban8 Posted April 28, 2014 Share Posted April 28, 2014 A low wing design will be much easier to handle on the ground in windy conditions. High wingers will always be prone to tipping on a wing tip, flipping over or ground looping, especially when forced to land/take off in turbulence or cross wind. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Peter Miller Posted April 28, 2014 Share Posted April 28, 2014 If you go with the belly landing option you want a shoulder wing to make hand launching easier. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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