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Old 06-17-2003 | 01:36 AM
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John Boren
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Default Combat Plane Building Material

In another post I have been convinced that the modern combat flyer wants a good flying midair surivable plane. I want to design a new Class B plane. There are two things it will have to have. It will be a flying wing and it will be made out of foam. Here are some questions I would like to ask.

What type of foam do you prefer?

White
Pink\Blue
EPP

What kind of material would you like the control surfaces, Fin and Elevons to be made out of?

Balsa
Coraplast
Other

What kind of hinge material do you prefer?

How large of a Fuel Tank?

6 oz
8 oz

What final all up weight would you consider good?

I plan on putting a 1/8" plywood piece laying flat inside the leading edge of the wing. Is this a good or bad thing?

What kind of covering would you prefer?

None
Tape
Heat Shrink

What's more important to you in an airplane?

Speed
Turning ability
Survivability

If I know what kind of plane you combat flyers are looking for I might just be able to design something to fit your needs.

John Boren