Okay, The Cessna Skymaster is the only plane I could find of the configuration I am asking about.


Couple of questions...

First of all, is there a name for the type of plane in this configuration? If not, what are specific names of planes similar to it... I want to look into them more closely.

Next, If I know the main wing dimensions... how do i calculate the tail dimensions?

TIA lunaticuav

Push-pull.
Tail is sized the same way as a "normal" plane, 20% or so of the wing area.. Vertical 10% or so..
Tail moment about 2.5 chords..
Nose should be a bit longer... the aft mounted motor and booms moves the c.g. way back there!
Expect to use ballast.

The specific name for this type of aircraft is "multi engine, centerline thrust"

The current version of this platform, after some development through NASA'a AGATE/SATS program is made by Adam Aircraft, here. http://www.adamaircraft.com/

(Adam Aircraft image)

Push-me-pull-you or Mixmaster are the names I've heard most frequently for this configuration.

Here's a moldy-oldy pic of my very 1st scratch-designed R/C aircraft from 1981. It had 2 Cox Golden Bees, aluminum arrow-shaft booms, an old 6 channel Futaba brown case radio (with the chrome gimbals!) 2 HEAVY S-6 servos and a 500 mah battery. Despite all this dead weight it flew great! I used standard r/c trainer moments & stab areas, similar to Paul's example.

Nothing better than showing up at the field with all the experts laughing their *****es off, making jokes while you're starting engines then watching their jaws drop when you launch & set the transmitter down, watching it climb steadily in big smooth circles!

The skymaster is actually one of my favorite GA aircraft. Great engine out characteristics, no torque or p-factor rudder inputs needed at takeoff. And it has the tail of a p-38 which is awsome. I have had the pleasure of working on a few of them. Never got a ride though I have been seeing the kits that are available too, and i want one. It is a good design and if you come out successful let us know....

sean