10-29-2007, 07:50 PM | #11 |
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and from another vantage point
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Interesting! That would mean that when you're hovering, the control surfaces are basically vectoring the thrust from the prop, right? These planes look really fun What is that prop-high, forward slip-looking manuever called? I really enjoyed that one. |
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I think you're talking about the maneuver called a Harrier. The plane flies forward slowly with a very high angle of attack. You turn it using the rudder as the ailerons would only cause problems. Some planes are quite good at that maneuver, and with some, it's almost impossible. Jim
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Only thing is, that's what we call a "slimer" meaning that it uses a glow fueled model airplane motor. The first one is an electric, so it's much cleaner, and has a LOT less vibration.
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