2025 STOL challenge

[FishbonesAir]

Sounds fun! But I would have to be a live feed.

That's fine, or put up a video of your flight we can share.

 

[Mr Man]

Hmm, maybe I can make a mega storch 😂 (or not, depends if I have time)

 

[Houndpup Rc]

Hmm, maybe I can make a mega storch 😂 (or not, depends if I have time)

I was thinking a mega wing with split elevons/flaps....(Kinda like what the A-10 has)

 

[Houndpup Rc]

I actually modeled it out the first day the 2026 thread was posted😂😂

 

[Houndpup Rc]

Figured I can program the FC to open the bottom control surface and to have it synced with the upper control surface, depending on how much control it feels that it has it can open the bottom one more or less: (If that makes sense😂) (I asked ChatGPT what the best specs would be for a flying wing to be able to fly walking speed and this was the result!😂 (Though I had the idea of the split controls)

 

[telnar1236]

Figured I can program the FC to open the bottom control surface and to have it synced with the upper control surface, depending on how much control it feels that it has it can open the bottom one more or less: (If that makes sense😂) (I asked ChatGPT what the best specs would be for a flying wing to be able to fly walking speed and this was the result!😂 (Though I had the idea of the split controls)
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You might have some issues with pitch control even with split upper and lower surfaces - I think you'd most likely just end up with a big airbrake but no extra lift, or such a strong pitch down moment you couldn't fly. The only flying wing I'm aware of to successfully use flaps was the Me 163 which used split flaps much further forwards on the wing. Couldn't find a picture of them on the real thing but here's a picture of them on a model

 

[Houndpup Rc]

You might have some issues with pitch control even with split upper and lower surfaces - I think you'd most likely just end up with a big airbrake but no extra lift, or such a strong pitch down moment you couldn't fly. The only flying wing I'm aware of to successfully use flaps was the Me 163 which used split flaps much further forwards on the wing. Couldn't find a picture of them on the real thing but here's a picture of them on a model
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Ah okay👍 It was just a mock up design😂😂 (I kinda wanted to explore some new areas, and was considering making a smaller version of whatever I do ..aka 4-5ft wingspan instead of 8ft🤣)

 

[Houndpup Rc]

You might have some issues with pitch control even with split upper and lower surfaces - I think you'd most likely just end up with a big airbrake but no extra lift, or such a strong pitch down moment you couldn't fly. The only flying wing I'm aware of to successfully use flaps was the Me 163 which used split flaps much further forwards on the wing. Couldn't find a picture of them on the real thing but here's a picture of them on a model
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Thanks for the advice!👍

 

[Jo's squadron]

Sounds fun! But I would have to be a live feed.

EDIT: Sounds fun! But would it have to be a live feed? silly auto correct messed it up🙄

 

[Houndpup Rc]

EDIT: Sounds fun! But would it have to be a live feed? silly auto correct messed it up🙄

*Auto incorrect😂😂👍

 

[Jo's squadron]

*Auto incorrect😂😂👍

 

[LitterBug]

*Auto incorrect😂😂👍

AutoMistake

 

[FishbonesAir]

Ah okay👍 It was just a mock up design😂😂 (I kinda wanted to explore some new areas, and was considering making a smaller version of whatever I do ..aka 4-5ft wingspan instead of 8ft🤣)

I don’t know if anyone has experimented with leading edge slats, on the other hand. 🤔

 

[Houndpup Rc]

I don’t know if anyone has experimented with leading edge slats, on the other hand. 🤔

Good idea!👍