RE: Skymaster F14 Tomcat
Hi Will,
We have been doing the flight testing of the big SM A4 here in Sydney, Australia. First tests were done with a f/glass fuse and built up wings. It was basically a 'see if it flies' scenario, with everything installed without instructions to check flight parameters, throws, balances etc.
It was NOT scale, and was purely functional testing only.
Second tests were done with a set of composite wings, lighter of course, but still not scale - still had barn dorn ailerons (not couterbalanced) and simple flaps (not split flap/spoiler combo as per full size).
Both test phases, with the two types of wings were just right - the big A4 looks and feels the part in the air, and it has a definate 'groove' when flying.
We expect to have the full composite, full scale wings within the next week to retrofit to the original fuse for final testing - although I think preparations for the JetPower event in Germany is taking up all S/M's time and manpower.
We will keep you informed of progress if you want.
Regards
Dave Burns
Skymaster Premier Dealer, Australia