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Forum: Product Announcements & Manufacturer News
02-17-2005, 10:26 PM
Replies: 0
Views: 8,823
Posted By NorthropN9M

Horten Ho 229 V3 - 1/8 Scale Plans

The Aviation Disvision of the Bell - Imel Group, LLC is please to announce the release of plans for a 1/8 scale version (82" wingspan) of the Horten Ho 229 V3 jet fighter. The plan set consist of ...
Forum: Product Announcements & Manufacturer News
01-25-2005, 10:28 PM
Replies: 0
Views: 2,098
Posted By NorthropN9M

1/8 Scale Northrop N9M Flying Wing with Drag Rudders

The Aviation Disvision of the Bell - Imel Group, LLC is please to announce the release of the following plans sets:

1/8 scale (90" wingspan) Northrop N9M with drag rudders and retractable...
Forum: Scratch Building, Aircraft Design, 3D/CAD
12-18-2004, 01:43 PM
Replies: 61
Views: 75,414
Posted By NorthropN9M

RE: Horten Ho 229 Build

Flight testing continues with the WeMoTec Mini Fans and brushed 480 Race motors. The Ho 229 flies great and I have found it to be an enjoyable aircraft to fly. Flight characteristics are identical to...
Forum: Scratch Building, Aircraft Design, 3D/CAD
12-06-2004, 08:08 PM
Replies: 61
Views: 75,414
Posted By NorthropN9M

RE: Horten Ho 229 Build

I performed more flight testing today and while the existing fans get the wing into the air, it could use more power. So I am shopping around for more powerful fan units. I am looking for something...
Forum: Scratch Building, Aircraft Design, 3D/CAD
12-05-2004, 09:43 PM
Replies: 61
Views: 75,414
Posted By NorthropN9M

RE: Horten Ho 229 Build

The two 3" GWS engines do the job on the 72" Horten 229. I am getting 6 minutes of full throttle burn time on a single 2400 mAh NiCad pack. With throttle management, I can get 10 - 12 minutes of...
Forum: Product Announcements & Manufacturer News
12-04-2004, 12:45 PM
Replies: 1
Views: 2,585
Posted By NorthropN9M

RE: Northrop N9M Plans- Glow Engine Powered

We released the foam cutter package for the 20 foot Northrop N9M yesterday afternoon. This flying wing is 1/3 the size of the full scale Northrop N9M.

The attached picture is the 12 foot...
Forum: Scratch Building, Aircraft Design, 3D/CAD
12-04-2004, 12:09 PM
Replies: 61
Views: 75,414
Posted By NorthropN9M

RE: Horten Ho 229 Build

Almost finished. I am sanding the nacelles today and plan to fly tomorrow, weather permitting.

We released the foam cutter package for the 20 foot Northrop N9M yesterday afternoon. This flying...
Forum: Scratch Building, Aircraft Design, 3D/CAD
12-02-2004, 07:07 AM
Replies: 61
Views: 75,414
Posted By NorthropN9M

RE: Horten Ho 229 Build

We are preparing for powered flight testing this weekend, weather permitting. While the fiberglass nacelles dry, I have been working on the plans and the Builder's Notes. The most effort is going...
Forum: Scratch Building, Aircraft Design, 3D/CAD
11-28-2004, 03:52 PM
Replies: 61
Views: 75,414
Posted By NorthropN9M

RE: Horten Ho 229 Build

The Ho 229 successfully completed 12 non-powered test flights this afternoon. Winds were out of the west at 16 MPH, gusting to 22. I have uploaded a low resolution video of a few of the flights. You...
Forum: Scratch Building, Aircraft Design, 3D/CAD
11-28-2004, 01:52 AM
Replies: 61
Views: 75,414
Posted By NorthropN9M

RE: Horten Ho 229 Build

Here is the Ho 229 configured as the Ho 229 V1 (glider) without the canopy. The canopy is in the hangar drying.

Jeff
Forum: Scratch Building, Aircraft Design, 3D/CAD
11-27-2004, 10:19 PM
Replies: 61
Views: 75,414
Posted By NorthropN9M

RE: Horten Ho 229 Build

Almost finished with the Ho 229. I am attaching the elevons this evening and I will balance the aircraft tomorrow afternoon.

The weather does not look good tomorrow with wind gusts up to 35...
Forum: Scratch Building, Aircraft Design, 3D/CAD
11-26-2004, 06:42 PM
Replies: 61
Views: 75,414
Posted By NorthropN9M

RE: Horten Ho 229 Build

I recorded the servo and elevon test this afternoon. I have uploaded a short video clip to http://www.flyingwing.net.

You can view the video here:

http://tinyurl.com/6ksck

Jeff
Forum: Scratch Building, Aircraft Design, 3D/CAD
11-25-2004, 06:25 AM
Replies: 61
Views: 75,414
Posted By NorthropN9M

RE: Horten Ho 229 Build

This prototype will be covered with Cub Yellow UltraCoat with cobalt blue stripes. I do this is for visibility on video during flight testing. I load the videos on to a workstation and perform...
Forum: Scratch Building, Aircraft Design, 3D/CAD
11-24-2004, 10:56 PM
Replies: 61
Views: 75,414
Posted By NorthropN9M

RE: Horten Ho 229 Build

The covering begins. Elevons finished.

Jeff
Forum: Scratch Building, Aircraft Design, 3D/CAD
11-23-2004, 11:07 PM
Replies: 61
Views: 75,414
Posted By NorthropN9M

RE: Horten Ho 229 Build

Here is the last picture of the Ho 229 without covering. She has been sanded down to 600 grit and the covering between ribs 2 and 3 have been prescored for easy removal after the first glide test.
...
Forum: Scratch Building, Aircraft Design, 3D/CAD
11-21-2004, 08:52 AM
Replies: 61
Views: 75,414
Posted By NorthropN9M

RE: Horten Ho 229 Build

Attached are pictures taken earlier this week of the nacelles being roughed out.

Jeff
Forum: Scratch Building, Aircraft Design, 3D/CAD
11-19-2004, 11:08 PM
Replies: 61
Views: 75,414
Posted By NorthropN9M

RE: Horten Ho 229 Build

The EDF nacelles are drying. While the fiberglass dries, I have been working on the Ho 229 plans, updating and modifying as the build progresses. We are shooting for a Thanksgiving weekend maiden...
Forum: Product Announcements & Manufacturer News
11-19-2004, 10:43 PM
Replies: 1
Views: 2,585
Posted By NorthropN9M

Northrop N9M Plans- Glow Engine Powered

The beautiful and majestic Northrop N9M is now available to model aviation enthusiasts world-wide through this set of builder's plans. The plan set consist of two rolled sheets and a Builder's Notes...
Forum: Scratch Building, Aircraft Design, 3D/CAD
11-18-2004, 06:23 PM
Replies: 61
Views: 75,414
Posted By NorthropN9M

RE: Horten Ho 229 Build

Scubyfan,

I got this idea from a friend of mine who is an AMA Scale Nationals, Top Gun and Scale Masters champion. He uses this technique in many of his scale airplanes.

I used two 4-40...
Forum: Scratch Building, Aircraft Design, 3D/CAD
11-18-2004, 09:27 AM
Replies: 61
Views: 75,414
Posted By NorthropN9M

RE: Horten Ho 229 Build

Here's a close-up of the elevon linkage. One picture is with the access panel installed and the other is with the access panel removed. You are looking at the bottom of the wing.

Jeff
Forum: Scratch Building, Aircraft Design, 3D/CAD
11-17-2004, 03:10 PM
Replies: 61
Views: 75,414
Posted By NorthropN9M

RE: Horten Ho 229 Build

It's been a few days since I have posted. We have been busy around here with a few projects.

We had two days with winds less than 5 MPH and we took the opportunity to perform more stall tests...
Forum: Scratch Building, Aircraft Design, 3D/CAD
11-13-2004, 09:37 PM
Replies: 61
Views: 75,414
Posted By NorthropN9M

RE: Horten Ho 229 Build

Thank you for the pictures of the Horten Parabel. It is a shame they had to destroy it due to defective glue joints.

...
Forum: Scratch Building, Aircraft Design, 3D/CAD
11-12-2004, 07:03 AM
Replies: 61
Views: 75,414
Posted By NorthropN9M

RE: Horten Ho 229 Build

Adding some more sheeting, sanding, building the intake and preparing for covering. I should start covering sometime Sunday evening.

Jeff

P.S. I get alot of email and it is a joy to hear...
Forum: Scratch Building, Aircraft Design, 3D/CAD
11-12-2004, 06:47 AM
Replies: 61
Views: 75,414
Posted By NorthropN9M

RE: Horten Ho 229 Build

Rich,

Thank you for your questions and your order.

The Northrop N9M platform is a wonderful, pure flying wing trainer. It takes some getting used to flying a platform with no vertical or...
Forum: Scratch Building, Aircraft Design, 3D/CAD
11-09-2004, 12:29 AM
Replies: 61
Views: 75,414
Posted By NorthropN9M

RE: Horten Ho 229 Build

Adding rib caps and have both EDF mounts roughed out and laminated.

Jeff
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