eightyknots Posted July 20, 2011 Share Posted July 20, 2011 Thanks for the heads-up, Doug. I trust you'll keep us posted of any major developments. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
eastmeg2 Posted October 11, 2011 Share Posted October 11, 2011 Hi Doug, I spotted some "Dyke Delta's" at Oshkosh and immediately thought of this thread and knew you would want some photos. Cheers, Glen Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Deskpilot Posted October 11, 2011 Author Share Posted October 11, 2011 Thanks Glen. A nice plane eh. Some-what surprised at the cruise speed of 70 knots though, I thought they were faster. IF iI ever built mine, it would certainly be faster than that. That main problem with the DD is the parts count. Very time consuming to build, but then, if it's worth having, it's worth the time and effort. BTW, seating arrangement is pilot up front and central, with a 3 (2.5) seat bench in the back. The center seat is really only suitable for a small kid due the where the seat harnesses go. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
pudestcon Posted October 12, 2011 Share Posted October 12, 2011 Cruise speed is 166kts, landing speed is 70kts. Very confusing the way it is written. Pud Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Deskpilot Posted October 12, 2011 Author Share Posted October 12, 2011 thanks Pud, that's more like it. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Aviator-71 Posted November 27, 2011 Share Posted November 27, 2011 Following step. Approximately so!!!! 3 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Old Koreelah Posted November 28, 2011 Share Posted November 28, 2011 Following step. Approximately so!!!![ATTACH=full]15755[/ATTACH] Thanks for keeping us informed of this interesting project, DP. One pic reminds me of "My Favourite Martian". Very sleek. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
farri Posted November 28, 2011 Share Posted November 28, 2011 Interesting looking aircraft! What is the objective of the design, is it simply a different concept or are there advantages over the conventional 3 axis design? Frank. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Deskpilot Posted November 28, 2011 Author Share Posted November 28, 2011 Hey guys, I didn't post the photo, Serge did. This is the fuselage for a 4 seat flying-wing which will have wing-tip "rudders" and a fixed under-carriage. Recently he has been busy insulating his hangar so that he can work though the winter months. I believe he has started building the wings, at least he has the wood as shown in another photo I've seen. If I knew more of the statistics I'd let you know but for the present, he's keeping that sort of info to himself. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Aviator-71 Posted November 28, 2011 Share Posted November 28, 2011 Thank you Old Koreelah! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
winsor68 Posted November 28, 2011 Share Posted November 28, 2011 What a fascinating aircraft. I have flown a Radio Controlled foam wing with electric motor... I have always thought a BIG version would make a great flying machine... the RC versions it seemed to me actually had a fairly wide speed range for something so simple... Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Aviator-71 Posted November 28, 2011 Share Posted November 28, 2011 Winsor-68, Yeees!!! you are right, the flying wings range of velocities on a lot more than the classic aircraft. Without the use of additional mechanization of wings, flaps, slats, interceptors, etc... This is tested in practice. Yes it so. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Aviator-71 Posted November 28, 2011 Share Posted November 28, 2011 Winsor-68, exactly which model you fly? Thank you. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Recommended Posts
Create an account or sign in to comment
You need to be a member in order to leave a comment
Create an account
Sign up for a new account in our community. It's easy!
Register a new accountSign in
Already have an account? Sign in here.
Sign In Now