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Rudder-only control Santos-Dumont Demoiselle

360 fpspace22  one month ago

You need to read instructions but simply the control is throttle and rudder (roll to control)
For more controls: (no others than rudder and throttle)
- Rudder neutral angle: VTOL (-2deg to 2deg)
- Automatic stabilization mode (experimental): AG1
This one flies like a motorglider!
- This airplane was once an experimental airplane that I almost deleted it but I realized it's interesting to post it for you all to try!
The idea was inspired by the "old timer" R/C airplane, which is basically a free flight model airplane but have rudder control.

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General Characteristics

  • Created On Android
  • Wingspan 19.4ft (5.9m)
  • Length 19.9ft (6.1m)
  • Height 6.3ft (1.9m)
  • Empty Weight N/A
  • Loaded Weight 122lbs (55kg)

Performance

  • Horse Power/Weight Ratio 4.095
  • Wing Loading 1.0lbs/ft2 (5.1kg/m2)
  • Wing Area 118.0ft2 (11.0m2)
  • Drag Points 0

Parts

  • Number of Parts 37
  • Control Surfaces 0
  • Performance Cost 195