Very interesting iteration of a vertical to horizontal flight machine. I've followed VTOL history a long time ; making a viable and simple version seemed quite elusive. I recall seeing this last year on the EAA website for Airventure. It's quite innovative to be sure. I look forward to how this project develops!
I wonder if those little wings can give you some rudimentary control if you need to glide back to the surface. I thought I saw some surfaces flapping in the video.
Stephen: I like wwwSpektrumRC.com equipment a lot. They have a range of transmitters, and I use their AR620 receivers in most of my models. Easy to bind and an internal antenna. See my video on the DX6 transmitter. Tim
It has a terrible name. It has to feel odd when taking off and landing. It goes from about 45 degrees nose up when hovering to about 45 degrees nose down in fast forward flight, and your body rotates with it.
@r_friend_In northeast Texas, we refer to black flies as buffalo gnats. Their bite is much worse than a mosquito and hardly anything will repel them. I've tried Deet and Picaridin. They're attracted to your breath and bite you on the face. They'll be here soon.
Very interesting iteration of a vertical to horizontal flight machine. I've followed VTOL history a long time ; making a viable and simple version seemed quite elusive. I recall seeing this last year on the EAA website for Airventure. It's quite innovative to be sure. I look forward to how this project develops!
Great points, thanks! Tim
Very cool 👍
Thank you! Cheers!
I like the simple design-philosophy
Good point! Tim
I wonder if those little wings can give you some rudimentary control if you need to glide back to the surface. I thought I saw some surfaces flapping in the video.
My guess would be not; the plane seems to be way below any sort of stall speed while coming in for landing. Tim
Once the batteries are sorted Tim we'll see this sort of craft flying all over the World, of that I am sure 🤔👍
Sounds like a plan! Tim
Wow you know your stuff
If it is possible what is a transmitter (preferably one that works with lots of receivers) would u recamend
Stephen: I like wwwSpektrumRC.com equipment a lot. They have a range of transmitters, and I use their AR620 receivers in most of my models. Easy to bind and an internal antenna. See my video on the DX6 transmitter. Tim
Very interesting video. Very impressed!
Thanks! Tim
Needs a balistic parachute recovery system fitted?
Could be a great idea, just have to deal with the weight penalty. Tim
Probably an insane price tag though
Will be interesting to find out. Tim
what are the chances you could land this deadstick? lol
Low. 🙀😳🙈
It has a terrible name. It has to feel odd when taking off and landing. It goes from about 45 degrees nose up when hovering to about 45 degrees nose down in fast forward flight, and your body rotates with it.
Yes, it is a unique aircraft! Tim
A now famous WW2 airplane is named mosquito and mosquitos are only a little less annoying than blackflys. Much more dangerous to humans though.
@r_friend_In northeast Texas, we refer to black flies as buffalo gnats. Their bite is much worse than a mosquito and hardly anything will repel them. I've tried Deet and Picaridin. They're attracted to your breath and bite you on the face. They'll be here soon.