Episode 9 - I Built an Airplane Slingshot!
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Uploaded by MyGeekShowdotcom on Apr 22, 2011
I built a working airplane slingshot! Its pretty powerful and produced impressive launches after I worked out a few bugs. While it is functional, I won't be using it for the long run as it isn't really practical and doesn't give me a hands free launch like I am looking for. A good test though!
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good job try bigger wings and it'l go a long way
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Great video! I appreciate the work you are doing. I am 99% certain that you'll get the results you are looking for if you get the center of gravity locked in. You definitely need more nose weight. Try balancing the plane 25-30% back from the leading edge of the wing. I hope this helps.
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Good job. Looking foward to a RC version.
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@ssur44 Me neither! :) I just all the parts I'll need to build it... Keep watching, it's coming soon!
MyGeekShowdotcom 10 months ago
@flitetest Thank you! I love your channel, you guys make some awesome videos... You're right, the CG is a little off. I'll be doing an entire episode in the next few weeks to explore CG effects and options.
MyGeekShowdotcom 10 months ago
that's awesome looks like it worked great! i would add some wing dihedral so when it flies it doesn't tip over and crash.. it should help it track in a straight line! would take much... im liking the videos keep up the good work! :)
crazyTMAXXman 10 months ago
@crazyTMAXXman Thank you! I know... that dihedral is totally next, I just kept forgetting! Thank you for watching and supporting!
MyGeekShowdotcom 10 months ago