stability/maneuverability is a trade off. A plane like this, a fun plane, would be better more aerobatic than docile. I put my money on their success.
It doesn't look like it will fly or be controllable but don't forget it's a biplane. Look at the Pitts special, amazing plane. They did fly a scale version very successfully check the vids!
I wonder why the water do not clear the lower wing (at 1:46->), is the lower wing in 'stalled' state? Airflow should quickly remove that water from top surface (IMO). But water drops just sit there although there are some 'streaks' from leading edge.
stability/maneuverability is a trade off. A plane like this, a fun plane, would be better more aerobatic than docile. I put my money on their success.
esspfa 4 months ago
It doesn't look like it will fly or be controllable but don't forget it's a biplane. Look at the Pitts special, amazing plane. They did fly a scale version very successfully check the vids!
esspfa 4 months ago
Looks to be heading for a spot next to the Moller Skycar in the museum of cool looking flying concepts that don't actually fly.
Tripwhipper 4 months ago
Typo: Could be Controlable.
Mrliquidoza 4 months ago
Maybe with Big MF engine and computerised gyros ONLY then Maybe it puls be contrllable by The average nitwit pilot.
Mrliquidoza 4 months ago
To small wingarea, to Short ... If The Ever Will get it Up it Will be unstable as hell.. DESIGN WILL NOT WORK
Mrliquidoza 4 months ago
GJ, bigger engine ASAP!
BeyondWrittenWords 4 months ago
You need to get 'unstuck' from the water. The drag is preventing take off.
esspfa 4 months ago
I will be interested to see the spin tests. Such a short coupled rudder does not have much leverage.
veryimmature 4 months ago
I wonder why the water do not clear the lower wing (at 1:46->), is the lower wing in 'stalled' state? Airflow should quickly remove that water from top surface (IMO). But water drops just sit there although there are some 'streaks' from leading edge.
jhgrc 4 months ago