ORIGINAL: MegaByte-2

On our Depron jets we build, we get a good no power glide since it has to be able to fly if the power shutdow activates.

The power glide on this jet is about 3 feet in drop for every 8 to 10 feet.
And that can easily be changed by adjusting the elevator.


Next, I adjust the motor thrust angle & elevators for a flat 1/3 - 1/2 throttle flying. Yes, the elevator trimming up does cause drag, but being the farthest point from the CG it takes less to get the same effect. If you changed the AOA of the wing, the 2mm Depron , face on, may have the resistance of 4mm's. See where I'm going?

Yes, also the stab has less area. As the jet is now with slight undercambering, it flys level
at 1/3 throttle, climbs into the wind 1/2 throttle and does stall dives at full throttle.

I like the dihedral in the jet wing. That will be a big help when turning. It won't want to "roll out" or dip the nose as bad in turns. Looks good!

The turns on full steering are tight & stable. Curling the wing tips with heat made a big difference.
I'm tempted to make an all out flat jet. I have plans now for something different.
I wish you'd throw together a plane like the one I posted and tell me what differences you
have between the two.
Actually the undercambering only remains about 2 inches wide on the fuselage.
The rest of the wing regains its original shape and remains flat.






Tony
ARS Software & Innovative Solutions
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