Assassin power upgrade

[earthsciteach]

Its just a thought I had as driving home this evening. I have a 70mm edf unit without a home. It would be quite easy to mount it on my Assassin. I'd include a ducted exhaust. Thoughts?

 

[aiidanwings]

I have yet to be successful with an edf on a non-delta wing. If you make it work, I would really like to see it.

 

[earthsciteach]

Bah, it'll be more fun if it ends disastrously!

 

[FlyingMonkey]

Video...

 

[Foam Addict]

Noooooo!
don't try it!
I tried that on a 40 inch wing and it was terrible.
Flight was slow, and The wing could barely could maintain altitude.
I also destroyed my favorite (and only) EDF on my only landing!

I'd almost pay you not to do that!

 

[FlyingMonkey]

Do it!

 

[Ak Flyer]

I'd almost pay to see it.

 

[jetpackninja]

Got a video somewhere of a Grim Reaper with a 70mm edf unit on it. It flew just fine. I don't think the exhaust tube will buy you anything. It's not going to fly out of your hand like the propped version will but give it a good overhand toss and I think you'll do just fine. On the Reaper the guy was flying around a half throttle and it was quiet
Vid to follow if I can find it.

 

[jetpackninja]

Get the thrust angle and CG right and I think you'll be good to go

 

[earthsciteach]

It'd probably be slower than the set up I have now. Now, a model rocket motor with remote ignition...

 

[jetpackninja]

hmmm- got a video around here where somebody did that with a Scythe (Assassins little brother)
Looking for it

 

[earthsciteach]

HA! Post that up if you find it!

 

[jetpackninja]

Enjoy