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The SAL Counter Balance Project is back. This little plane is purley to test and prove the concept. No control surfaces. The concept is based off of the pitch and roll of a hang glider, by shifting the weight back and forth, side to side. I plan to build a more elaborate craft, based on this concept.
Specifications
General Characteristics
- Successors 1 airplane(s)
- Created On Windows
- Wingspan 39.1ft (11.9m)
- Length 27.3ft (8.3m)
- Height 13.8ft (4.2m)
- Empty Weight 5,601lbs (2,541kg)
- Loaded Weight 7,776lbs (3,527kg)
Performance
- Horse Power/Weight Ratio 0.289
- Wing Loading 33.1lbs/ft2 (161.5kg/m2)
- Wing Area 235.2ft2 (21.8m2)
- Drag Points 3305
Parts
- Number of Parts 44
- Control Surfaces 0
- Performance Cost 337
@salisbey I thought it was you, but I wasnt certain.
@KnightOfAraluen Well, Yes that was me. No Control Surfaces. And that has crossed my mind.
@salisbey I dont remember if you were the one to do the counter weight plane,, but what about making the weights more like a person. Have weighted fuselage peaces on the bottom, and have those changing place instead of the wings. Would that work?
@KnightOfAraluen A long run to get off the ground. Once in the air, reaction is slow but works as it should. gotta work out the best wing design for the best results.
I cant use it yet :( How well does it work.
@salisbey np
Thanx @LoadingCheese @General360 @Upquark @goboygo1