George, another flying wing

navion34 Sat Jul 13, 2013 3:41 pm

Hello,

Let me introduce my new plane : George
George, another flying wing P1010010

I found the plan on the net (but I can't find the link....)

this is a flying wing, the plan was published by Model Airplane New in January 1973. As I didn't have the wingspan, I enlarge the plan, my wingspan is about 54 cm (in fact I found a web site with the original plan, 56 cm... less than one inch).

Here George with my Baby wing (french plan from 1973 too).

George, another flying wing P1010110

Maiden flight soon,

Kim Sat Jul 13, 2013 5:40 pm

Yo George !!!!!!!!!!!

ian1954 Sat Jul 13, 2013 7:21 pm

I like it and the finish. I would be tempted to remount the engine so that the cylinder is in line with the wing. I always built combat (flying wings) that way.

That is assuming that the Bee will be happy running like that!

sdjjadk Sat Jul 13, 2013 7:49 pm

Neat flying wings you have there. Makes me want to add one to my project list.

**Cribbs74** Sat Jul 13, 2013 10:16 pm

George looks like a a Li'l Satan....... Cool!

navion34 Sun Jul 14, 2013 7:54 am

ian1954 wrote:I like it and the finish. I would be tempted to remount the engine so that the cylinder is in line with the wing. I always built combat (flying wings) that way.

That is assuming that the Bee will be happy running like that!

Hi the covering is made with japanese paper and dope. After some paint white, after red, two varnish coat, and that's done.

I presume than in combat configurtion, the cylinder and the needle are horizontal just to prevent some damage in the upside landing. My goal is too fly, no to do combat. So I fit the cylinder in this position.

navion34 Sun Jul 14, 2013 7:56 am

Cribbs74 wrote:George looks like a a Li'l Satan....... Cool!

Yes, this wing looks like. I wanted to build a lil satan but I found this plan, so I build it, for me and for all the member who want something a little bit different. I hope the flight will be good.

OVERLORD Sun Jul 14, 2013 3:48 pm

Good job, Rémy. Looking forward to the first flight results. I hope you take a video.

Here's a website with pictures of George and the drawing:

http://casadabalsa.com.br/DigitalPlans/index.php?id_product=984&controller=product&id_lang=1

Lieven

**RknRusty** Sun Jul 14, 2013 7:26 pm

navion34 wrote:...I presume than in combat configurtion, the cylinder and the needle are horizontal just to prevent some damage in the upside landing. My goal is too fly, no to do combat. So I fit the cylinder in this position.

It's hard to get the pickup tube in the right C/L position with the needle on the side. I usually leave it pointed up and take my chances. I leave the fuel vents vertical too.

navion34 Sun Jul 21, 2013 6:32 am

Today, maiden flight for George,

Engine is Ok, but the balance point is a little too far, very sensible as you can see...

Be indulgent, it's my first video my first upload...

My friend took it with his cell phone...

**RknRusty** Sun Jul 21, 2013 8:27 am

Haha, yeah maybe a little nose weight is in order. That's what I looked like maidening both of my baby Flite Streaks. Did it run out of fuel before you landed it?
And that's a good video, especially for your first one. Thanks for sharing it.
Rusty

getback Sun Jul 21, 2013 9:02 am

very interesting fly there , I have a couple of these planes there a lot of fun would show some pics but having problems finding them. just free flight a stuntman 23 not long ago we lived through it but was not fun hope I have that problem fixed now , more offset larger prop

navion34 Sun Jul 21, 2013 2:48 pm

RknRusty wrote:Haha, yeah maybe a little nose weight is in order. That's what I looked like maidening both of my baby Flite Streaks. Did it run out of fuel before you landed it?
And that's a good video, especially for your first one. Thanks for sharing it.
Rusty

I put some "tail weight reducer", I think the flight will be better,

Yes the tank was empty when I landed it. Before the launch, I took 3 ml out of tank,

The video begins after some seconds (how many ?).

Thank for your comment,

Rémy

OVERLORD Mon Jul 22, 2013 11:41 am

Good vidéo, Rémy. PM sent;

Lieven

ian1954 Mon Jul 22, 2013 2:37 pm

I think I would have had an attack of dizziness!. What marvellous concentration!

navion34 Mon Jul 22, 2013 2:39 pm

OVERLORD wrote:Good vidéo, Rémy. PM sent;

Lieven

Replied,

navion34 Mon Jul 22, 2013 2:44 pm

ian1954 wrote:I think I would have had an attack of dizziness!. What marvellous concentration!

no dizziness, just bad habits : french vine, whisky an belgian beer also...

Shh

**Cribbs74** Mon Jul 22, 2013 8:58 pm

How did you correct the tail heavy condition? Good job at keeping it in one piece.

Ron

**RknRusty** Mon Jul 22, 2013 9:39 pm

navion34 wrote:I put some "tail weight reducer", I think the flight will be better...

I want some of this weight reducer, sounds like fantastic stuff! Where do you get it, Remy? An alternate universe?

lol!

Just kidding.

navion34 Tue Jul 23, 2013 1:17 am

@ Ron : I cut a plywood spacer (5 mm), and on the rear face I carved it and glued a small lead piece. The engine is a little more forward and the balance point seems to be more correct.
The actual weight is 6.06 oz.
@ Rusty : my personnal weight reducer stock is empty, bad new. So I have to use the lead solution...

The next flight will give the answer, did I done a good job ?

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