RE: Flying Wing -- 76" wingspan -- Maiden Flight Today
Flight testing continues on the 76" wing. I got two flights in today and I am able to get about 15 minutes of flight time out of the 2400 mAh battery pack. In 5 - 8 mph wind conditions the plane flies at 1/3 throttle and is a beauty in the sky. My photographer was unable to make it to the field today, but we hope to get in-flight pictures on Sunday afternoon, weather permitting. The two Speed 400 motors are plenty of power for now.
The IMAA-legal version will not be a difficult re-design. By increasing the length of the root and tip airfoils less than 1/2 inch, I can add another rib bay and the wing will be at over 80 inches. I'll be building the IMAA version while we build the 150" version.
Thanks for your words of encouragement and I'll keep you up-to-date on the progress of these projects.
Jeff