wing load ?
09-11-2003 | 06:24 PM
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From: Sulphur,
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wing load ?
hi all
what the heaviest wing load you would consider for an 80" 3d plane like a cap
1150 square in" 30oz to much I now lighter is better but ??????[&:]
what the heaviest wing load you would consider for an 80" 3d plane like a cap
1150 square in" 30oz to much I now lighter is better but ??????[&:]
09-13-2003 | 06:12 PM
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From: Flytown, UNITED KINGDOM
RE: wing load ?
Hi atvracer, I have an 80" wingspan CAP 21 that has a 30 ounce per square foot wing loading and it flies fine, but forget most 3D. It weighs 14.5 pounds and has a Super Tigre 3000 30cc motor. Haven't tried spoilerons yet but have tried flapperons which seem to do nothing [sm=angry.gif]. Now if it weighed 10 to 12 pounds.....
09-14-2003 | 11:41 PM
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From: ramona, CA
RE: wing load ?
I have a Midwest Cap at 14.5 lbs and it flies 3D fine. Has about the same wing load as what you're asking about. If possible, get it lighter. 28 oz/sq' starts getting into the good range. I also have a Lanier Cap at 23 oz/sq' and it just hangs in the air.
