I built this Hornet as a bungee launch/ belly lander 5 years ago and am now of an age where the physical effort required just doesn't appeal any more. My flying site as changed too so gear will be possible. My question for you guys is: in this mock-up the tire's center is 2" behind the C.G.- is this about right or too far aft for proper rotation? I've settled on this non-scale location for the retracts because a) it won't be too difficult to do b) should be strong, with the "pedestal" sitting on that CF spar c) nothing intrudes into the intake area (I'd hate to screw up what is now very good performance) D) cost is ZERO as I had the components on hand (the Scot in me likes that).
The model has a 44" W.S., is 64" long and weighs (just now) almost 10 lbs.
So what do you guys think?- any comments welcome!
Tom
The model has a 44" W.S., is 64" long and weighs (just now) almost 10 lbs.
So what do you guys think?- any comments welcome!
Tom
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