Cessna Skymaster type plane...
 

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

RE: Cessna Skymaster type plane...
 

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.

RE: Cessna Skymaster type plane...
 

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

RE: Cessna Skymaster type plane...
 

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)

RE: Cessna Skymaster type plane...
 

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! :D

RE: Cessna Skymaster type plane...
 

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