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General control line discussion => Open Forum => Topic started by: Matt Colan on February 09, 2021, 02:17:22 PM
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After top 20 day at the NATS, I asked Dave Fitzgerald if he wanted to fly my airplane. After the flight he took he remarked how well the plane flew he pointed out a control geometry error I built into the plane. Dave, Brett and Paul proceeded to give a dissertation on control system geometry that blew my mind. After the NATS, I got in contact with Howard and he sent me his control geometry program. I spent a lot of time learning it and figuring out what was best for the new airplane for linear controls. Luckily I had just started building his airplane prior to the NATS and it was the perfect candidate for the successor to Dracula. Today I got the plane finished and it’s ready for flight sans bench trimming.
I wanted a formula 1 themed plane, with an aggressive look, vents and a t-wing (because I think it looks cool!), and this is the end result. It’s loosely based off the 1977 Ferrari paint scheme with some modern flair in it, like the halo on the canopy, and the t-wing itself.
Some of the technical bits:
Wing is a geo-bolt airfoil extended at the tips a bit and results in a 64 1/2” wing, and roughly 714 squares if I remember correctly. Tail is big, about 29-30% of the wing, with the sharp leading edge Paul Walker pioneered and advocates for
Power is a PA 75, 13-4 Brian Eather 4 blade and Kaz carbon tank
Finish is Randolph, with automotive clear coat. Final weight is 65oz. Can’t wait to get it in the air!
I do apologize for the sideways photos, posting this from my phone
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Two more
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Looks GREAT. Numbers sound great too. Truly a force to be reckoned with!!!
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Wow Matt, that thing is stunning and I'll bet you will fly it way better than Charles Leclerc could.
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Thats Beautiful.....Gene
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Great job ,proud of you.
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Nice unit. Fine job.
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Beautiful plane Matt ..... Its gonna be a winner .... hope to get together this summer to see it fly ...
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Some of the technical bits:
Power is a PA 75, 13-4 Brian Eather 4 blade and Kaz carbon tank
I do apologize for the sideways photos, posting this from my phone
Got a "Real Mans Motor" in the nose. H^^
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Beautiful plane Matt, sounds like it should be a serious contender. Very nice to see a fresh build high-end Stunter with a real engine too, kudos! ;D
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Matt and Howard, has Howard’s control geometry software and proper geometry been discussed here on SH? I’d be Very interested in that discussion.
Edit: just found lots of good stuff in the stunt design forum. Again...that search thing...d’oh..
Thanks,
Bruce
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Wow Matt, that thing is stunning and I'll bet you will fly it way better than Charles Leclerc could.
Thanks Les!!
I am happy to know that the power unit is way better than what Charles Leclerc had to work with. If I really wanted to be authentic for a 2020 Ferrari plane, I would’ve put a Fox 35 in it!
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Beautiful plane Matt ..... Its gonna be a winner .... hope to get together this summer to see it fly ...
You and me both Frank! Hope to be able to make it to Houston if there is a contest down there this year
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Great job ,proud of you.
Thanks for pushing me to keep rubbing! Those two more hours turned into an extra 6!
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Does that T-wing / T-canalizer have an aerodynamic function on a C/L stunter ... or does it mainly confuse and demoralize the opposition?
:P ;D
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I think thats for the telecomunications .
Are they legal ? .
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Matt,
That is definitely a front row plane. I see a top 5 in your future! I got a crook in my neck looking at your photos, so I turned them!
Don
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Great job Matt,
Hopefully I can get my vaccine so I can come to see it and you in person this year. Looking forward to my first NATS.
Tim
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Looks even better on the big screen than it did on my phone Matt, hope it fly's as good as it looks for you.
EricV
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Great looking plane and color scheme. If the guys would click on the link below the picture they could rotate any way they want. D>K