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ApeCorp Q5B - "Yuna"

11.3k ahappyape  9.6 years ago

Do planes need to be symmetric? No ......kinda. Have had a lot of fun trying this out. I feel it has good handling - although when you pitch - you have to subtly compensate for a little roll. Also this is my first plane without landing gear I'm afraid.For my first wonky plane I wanted flexibility so didn't include it.
I would love your feedback / tips. thanks

General Characteristics

  • Successors 1 airplane(s)
  • Created On Android
  • Wingspan 40.7ft (12.4m)
  • Length 71.9ft (21.9m)
  • Height 8.5ft (2.6m)
  • Empty Weight 9,887lbs (4,485kg)
  • Loaded Weight 32,019lbs (14,523kg)

Performance

  • Power/Weight Ratio 1.052
  • Wing Loading 28.4lbs/ft2 (138.5kg/m2)
  • Wing Area 1,129.1ft2 (104.9m2)
  • Drag Points 4282

Parts

  • Number of Parts 168
  • Control Surfaces 9
  • Performance Cost 418
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    197k SledDriver

    @ahappyape Sure thing. One of the worst things on this website is how great builds are never seen again once they're a few days old. People put days and weeks of effort into builds, only for them to be lost in time.

    7.0 years ago
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    11.3k ahappyape

    @SledDriver thanks for all the recent love!

    7.0 years ago
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    11.3k ahappyape

    @Mumpsy going through your stuff now - Il take a look!

    7.9 years ago
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    74.3k Mumpsy

    @ahappyape Lol! I noticed that. It intrigued me because I have just worked on a asymmetrical jet recently. Yours is a little more extreme then mine! ;-)

    7.9 years ago
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    11.3k ahappyape

    @Mumpsy thanks ! Your probably the first person to fly this in over a year :-). I must revisit this idea

    7.9 years ago
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    74.3k Mumpsy

    Job well done! Asymmetry ho!!!!!!

    7.9 years ago
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    17.1k jimbojet
    Wowsa!
    9.4 years ago
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    11.3k ahappyape
    @UnknownVectors shame. Have another go. If you still struggle il write you an essay on all I know about it mate.
    9.5 years ago
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    @ahappyape ok i got an asymmetric plane flying I need help on controls. Will it work if i just use vtol nozzles
    9.5 years ago
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    @ahappyape no i dont.
    9.5 years ago
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    11.3k ahappyape
    @UnknownVectors do you have access to Google hangouts? A few of us have a group - be easier to talk on there
    9.5 years ago
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    @ahappyape I just started a new one I will send you a pic if i run in to trouble but this is supposed to be a surprise
    9.5 years ago
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    11.3k ahappyape
    @UnknownVectors lol. Do you still have your prototype? Might be easier for me to look at that and fill in the gaps.
    9.5 years ago
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    @ahappyape Could you maybe make a quick guide to asymmetric building. PlanesOfOld Says he will only follow me if i make a plane 100x more complicated that the rainbow Vortex and asymmetric
    9.5 years ago
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    11.3k ahappyape
    @UnknownVectors ah sorry to hear that buddy. Hope you have another go!
    9.5 years ago
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    @ahappyape I could not get it to work
    9.5 years ago
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    11.3k ahappyape
    @UnknownVectors how have you been getting on? Did you try it?
    9.5 years ago
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    @ahappyape thanks
    9.5 years ago
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    11.3k ahappyape
    @UnknownVectors the mirror tool is your friend :-) so long as the wing surface area on each side is the same your mostly there. Also the angle of your control surfaces is big time important to pitch stabily. Hope I've helped - just look at yuna - she will show you! Also I see the points haul.is going great. Keep it up. All the best
    9.5 years ago
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    Could you give me some help on not symmetrical planes? I am making a lightning bolt im guessing try to keep com and col in the middle
    9.5 years ago
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    Nice job@ahappyape
    9.6 years ago
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    11.3k ahappyape
    @azad44 thanks so much for taking g the time to rate. I'm glad you liked it. All the best
    9.6 years ago
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    656 azad44
    Super!!
    9.6 years ago
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    11.3k ahappyape
    @Mr0Muncher thanks for taking the time to rate buddy. You are spot on on the agility thing. I would have liked a bit more - but with this wacky design I just ran out of ideas to get it any better.
    9.6 years ago
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    Wow! This is awesome! The design is superb; and the fact that it is not symmetrical makes it super creative! It could be a little more agile though; but this is amazing!
    9.6 years ago
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