Designing for ultimate speed
Can anyone direct me to some good websites, or other information, on how to build a super fast R/C plane?
My goal is to build the fastest plane I can within the following criteria:
1. Something in the normal 46 sized range - primarily to fit into the car.
2. Use conventional construction materials - balsa and the like, maybe a bit of fibreglass or carbon rod.
3. Use a conventional prop driving engine - Something like a OS 46AX
4. Run on standard nitro blends - approximately 10%
5. Be able to take off from the ground with a level of control - perhaps on a dolly
6. Circuit our field without being a handful in the air
7. Perform straight line high speed passes down a 230m (approx 700ft) main runway
8. Belly land at a reasonable speed - knowing a hot landing will be inevitable
9. Be safe!
Importantly, I don't want to get carried away with anal amounts of research with wind tunnels, computer models, CAD, laser cutting etc. At the most I'll sketch out a rough design and build from that....no fancy drawings etc.
Yes, I'm a competent flier and builder. I will not cut corners on safety!
I guess my first port of call is to look at the designs used for electric pylon racers. That should give me an insight into the basic design elements necessary for speed.