MattyB Posted June 25, 2023 Share Posted June 25, 2023 Ok…. Can I ask why you have gone for that combination? I’m trying, but I just can’t see any performance or handling pluses to such a setup, especially given you aren’t using a plank section. With that wing sweep it also means it is super short coupled. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Stephen Jones Posted June 25, 2023 Author Share Posted June 25, 2023 Here is the Video. Steve. 2 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
MattyB Posted June 26, 2023 Share Posted June 26, 2023 (edited) Lovely flying site, and the model seems to fly pretty well, but without an elevator I cannot see what benefit the tailplane is giving. It looks like you are still carrying reflex on the elevons; presumably you will shim the tailplane now to enable that to be eliminated? Or is there another purpose to the tail (maybe just orientation / looking racy?) that I am missing? Edited June 26, 2023 by MattyB Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Stephen Jones Posted June 26, 2023 Author Share Posted June 26, 2023 1 hour ago, MattyB said: Lovely flying site, and the model seems to fly pretty well, but without an elevator I cannot see what benefit the tailplane is giving. It looks like you are still carrying reflex on the elevons; presumably you will shim the tailplane now to enable that to be eliminated? Or is there another purpose to the tail (maybe just orientation / looking racy?) that I am missing? The Elevons are neutral . No reflex at all. Steve. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Outrunner Posted June 26, 2023 Share Posted June 26, 2023 Well done Steve, fantastic design you've created there from drawing board, well CAD to proving in flight. It looks great👍 take a bow. 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Stephen Jones Posted June 26, 2023 Author Share Posted June 26, 2023 1 hour ago, Outrunner said: Well done Steve, fantastic design you've created there from drawing board, well CAD to proving in flight. It looks great👍 take a bow. Thank you 🙏 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Richard Harris Posted June 27, 2023 Share Posted June 27, 2023 That flies well Steve, well done Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Stephen Jones Posted June 27, 2023 Author Share Posted June 27, 2023 1 hour ago, Richard Harris said: That flies well Steve, well done Thank you 👍🏻 As you know the project doesn't stop here. I am pleased with it so far. I did not have to alter anything it flew 1st time without any issues or alteration and handle's great too. Cheers, Steve. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Stephen Jones Posted November 5, 2023 Author Share Posted November 5, 2023 Finally, The wind this Sunday was on my Local hill. Well not perfect but at least I managed to test fly my Swift 1 Not bad I think more testing is needed. Steve 2 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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