Contest thread is here.
http://forum.flitetest.com/showthread.php?4445-CONTEST!!!!-Build-a-STOL-Bush-Plane
I'm off and running on the design of an STOL scratchbuilt for Monkey's, "We're all Winners Here," contest. First, a couple of sketches. I'm a fan of the Kitfox kit builds, so I'm going with that as my airframe. Nice looking plane. http://www.kitfoxaircraft.com
Quick hand-sketch
I'm going with a fairly high-cambered, thick airfoil with leading edge slats. I was originally considering fowler flaps, but may just go with flaperons as the Kitfox does. I'll hot wire the wing from XPS foam.
Airfoil rough sketch
Specs:
Wingspan - 48"
Length - 30.75"
Chord - 6.5" (may increase)
Cabin width - 5-6"
Motor - 450 Slofly (2836-09)
Prop - APC 11x5.5
ESC - 20 to 30 amp.
Battery - 3 cell
I have a stack of Dollar Tree foam board and enough to get moving on it.
http://forum.flitetest.com/showthread.php?4445-CONTEST!!!!-Build-a-STOL-Bush-Plane
I'm off and running on the design of an STOL scratchbuilt for Monkey's, "We're all Winners Here," contest. First, a couple of sketches. I'm a fan of the Kitfox kit builds, so I'm going with that as my airframe. Nice looking plane. http://www.kitfoxaircraft.com
Quick hand-sketch
I'm going with a fairly high-cambered, thick airfoil with leading edge slats. I was originally considering fowler flaps, but may just go with flaperons as the Kitfox does. I'll hot wire the wing from XPS foam.
Airfoil rough sketch
Specs:
Wingspan - 48"
Length - 30.75"
Chord - 6.5" (may increase)
Cabin width - 5-6"
Motor - 450 Slofly (2836-09)
Prop - APC 11x5.5
ESC - 20 to 30 amp.
Battery - 3 cell
I have a stack of Dollar Tree foam board and enough to get moving on it.