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
Topic: New F1 plane finished (Read 1876 times)