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Bipe Flyer -> RE: 1/2A trainer anyone? (10/31/2004 2:13 AM)
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Wheels and ailerons could be options. I've flown smaller planes off of grass with no problems. Personally I think that a person is better off learning on 4 channels, including taxiing. Rudder/elevator only is easier to build, but not the easiest to learn with. Beginners often get heavy on the elevator and find themselves at high AOA with little airspeed where ailerons are much more forgiving than the rudder. I think that one of the best characteristics about how the Kadet series of planes flies, is that they don't need a lot of elevator in turns. I've used this airfoil before, albeit on a low wing, and it has performed very well. I'd rather people leave off a few things if they simplify rather then not know how to add ailerons or gear if they wanted it. I do prefer the angled LE though as it is stronger and needs less sanding.
McClintock, yes it is D tube construction and is very strong, although it does take a little more difficult to build. I'm trying to keep the wing construction simple, that is why there is little sheeting and no cap strips. There's nothing to stop someone from building the wing that way though. For myself I would use sheeted foam (no it isn't heavier when done correctly), but I know most people don't have a foam cutter or prefer built up wings.
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