Wing tip illusion on a e-flight Nieuport 17
11-05-2014, 11:15 PM
#1
Wing tip illusion on a e-flight Nieuport 17
I just finished this beautiful light Nieuport 17 by E flight , and after Rigging and following instructions even from You Tube here is what I found out and need help with
Gluing of the threads at all points suggested, I noticed all the wing areas looking straight down the trailing and leading wing edge are perfect , the only question, I noticed is when the airplane is not raised up in the rear and looking straight at it from the prop [the very ends of the top wing both are down a little ] yet equal ,its almost like an optical illusion because when the tail is raised up you don't see it is this OK.
Gluing of the threads at all points suggested, I noticed all the wing areas looking straight down the trailing and leading wing edge are perfect , the only question, I noticed is when the airplane is not raised up in the rear and looking straight at it from the prop [the very ends of the top wing both are down a little ] yet equal ,its almost like an optical illusion because when the tail is raised up you don't see it is this OK.
11-06-2014, 04:59 PM
#2
Suzonka
The wings will show a downward droop at the tips with the tail down as both wings are slightly swept back. In addition the top wing is broader at the tips due to the ailerons.
It is no optical illusion just the geometry!
The wings will show a downward droop at the tips with the tail down as both wings are slightly swept back. In addition the top wing is broader at the tips due to the ailerons.
It is no optical illusion just the geometry!
11-07-2014, 07:13 AM
#3
So thats why , it sure looks like you want to turn the ends of the wing upward however then from a side view the ends will be upward as though it was an up aileron - thank you, I'm ready for its maiden flight as soon as I get a very calm day
Last edited by suzonka; 11-07-2014 at 07:14 AM. Reason: spelling
