Tibor's continued flights with his Mitchell wing U2

Watch Tibor's 2:nd thru 4:th flights. After 3 not very good landings, and after replacing the damaged tail-wheel, he finally figured it out. In the evening, Carl is filming the U2 close-up from his B10. The day ended with a perfect landing at sunset.

Category:

Autos & Vehicles

Tags:

• Mitchell
• wing
• U2
• experimental
• ultralight
• motor
• glider
• Tibor
• Barkarby

[datzfast]

that was incredible, i alway enjoy prototypes.

[Hoverwing2008]

I'm glad you enjoyed it. It is not a prototype, though.

[happy04346]

Yes, this is an ultra light, on the edge, but it is. This has a 22-1 glide ratio and has a 11-12 g-force rating. It may still hold the ultra-light height of over 10,000 feet. the carb was modified for the lack of oxigen. I build one of these in the mid 90's. When you bring the engine to idle, the plane will climb, very cool plane. Mitchell worked with Northrop in the development of the flying wing, so he knew what he was doing designing the U-2, as well as the B-10.

[Boyntonstu]

This design is an accident waiting to happen.

The wings are too long and too low.

They have to be almost perfectly level to avoid hitting the ground.

Compare it to the "Flying Flea".

There have not been a fatal accident in a Flying Flea in 60 years.

I have no commercial interest in the amazing Flying Flea.

BTW The Flea cannot spin.

Check it out on Youtube.

[parkert51]

he almost smacked a wing,,,,,,,not for me......

[leviterande]

@Hoverwing2008 pga krashen. eller menar du chockad?

[Hoverwing2008]

Nej, Tibor är helt handlingsförlamad...

[pivot360master]

is this a ultralight or a plane? does it go along with the part 103 regulations?

[Hoverwing2008]

Hi

Thanks for good comments. I agree. Unfortunately, I am not the owner, only friend to the owner. Also, I think the U2 needs some kind of shock absorbers on the main gear. Carl