G-spot? (IT FLIES!!)
01-13-2004, 06:41 AM
#1
G-spot? (IT FLIES!!)
Here is a speed prop that I designed and built this delta this weekend. My friend has effectionately called it the "G-Spot" 
. I made this from a set of Jet Hangar Hobbies Mirage foam wings with a soild balsa center section. It is very similiar in equipment location to a Whip. The airframe as you see it, weighs 2#. I will be test flying this weekend. As you can see, it has a fairly thick airfoil. I suspect it will fly, but unsure of what to expect.
I will keep you posted-good or bad!
George
. I made this from a set of Jet Hangar Hobbies Mirage foam wings with a soild balsa center section. It is very similiar in equipment location to a Whip. The airframe as you see it, weighs 2#. I will be test flying this weekend. As you can see, it has a fairly thick airfoil. I suspect it will fly, but unsure of what to expect.I will keep you posted-good or bad!
George
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01-17-2004, 05:15 PM
#8
RE: G-spot?
Well, the maiden was a success as far as we can tell. The first flight was a handful at full throttle because of the throws. I flew it around at low throttle just to make sure it would sustain flight and brought it in for a landing. Second flight with tame throws went well but was cut short due to a glow plug failure. Third flight was going good until another glow plug (used one) failed. I can tell you one thing, with this wing and weight, it floats darn well. (no brick here)
I'm just happy my creation actually flew. I do not have an all up weight, but guessing around 3#. I think I may have a good inexpensive speed prop plane to beat around. The speed was said to be slightly better than my Whip with the same engine. I thouhgt it was very comparable. This was an OS 46FX w/stock muffler and 10 X 6 MAS. I may be switching to my MACS pre-tuned and APC 9 X 7.5 which was on the Whiplash or the K&B my buddy wants to use. I just wanted to see if it was going to fly before I did that.
Thanks for looking. Now on to my next project
George
P.S. My wife wanted me to re-name it, WE now call it The Concept
I'm just happy my creation actually flew. I do not have an all up weight, but guessing around 3#. I think I may have a good inexpensive speed prop plane to beat around. The speed was said to be slightly better than my Whip with the same engine. I thouhgt it was very comparable. This was an OS 46FX w/stock muffler and 10 X 6 MAS. I may be switching to my MACS pre-tuned and APC 9 X 7.5 which was on the Whiplash or the K&B my buddy wants to use. I just wanted to see if it was going to fly before I did that.
Thanks for looking. Now on to my next project
George
P.S. My wife wanted me to re-name it, WE now call it The Concept
01-17-2004, 06:10 PM
#9
RE: G-spot?
Congrats man !
Hasn't she heard about the Hot-Spot ? Nice hint though...
Will u talk to JHH about your creation ? They might be interested in kitting it... They already have the foam wing cores !
My wife wanted me to re-name it
Hasn't she heard about the Hot-Spot ? Nice hint though...
Will u talk to JHH about your creation ? They might be interested in kitting it... They already have the foam wing cores !
