Aviator08
Flagstaff,AZ
I wonder if the size of the canards also make a difference. I believe looking at the CG calculator, that if they were smaller it would move the CG back further ( which would be more normal for a canard design.
Flying Tank
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I wonder if the size of the canards also make a difference. I believe looking at the CG calculator, that if they were smaller it would move the CG back further ( which would be more normal for a canard design.
Michael9865
Elite member
I re-watched the episode were the tried the three different “small tanks.” Here are some screenshots with notes from what was said.
They did glide tests to verify the CG. Hope this helps.
They did glide tests to verify the CG. Hope this helps.
Aviator08
Flagstaff,AZ
Thanks Michael, I followed all these tips. But the canard wings were obviously too long so I cut them shorter. Maybe I should have just shrunk them down. Looks like my canard cord is too big. This would also make them closer to the back wing as PsyBorg suggested.
Aviator08
Flagstaff,AZ
Thanks!
Aviator08
Flagstaff,AZ
It Flew!! No, I didn't get any video, but that's my story and I'm sticking to it!! 
Backstory: Yesterday one of the guys in our club said he was going to meet a new member and his son out at the field so I drove home after work, grabbed my stuff ( excluding said GoPro ) and rushed out to the field. I flew a couple other planes to show the nubbbies some different types of planes in between their training flights. Then got out the Tank. I had made attempts at my home with limited success, but felt it was a CG issue. I placed the battery where I thought it might go and decided to test it out. About three minutes later I landed it right where I wanted too. This weekend I will take it out AND the GroPro and get some footage.
Now to finish the plans and get them posted.
" The rest of the story" When I went to take off I noticed that the ailerons were not responding at all. I decided to try it anyway because all I wanted to do was to verify CG. So the plan was just to lift off ( if possible) , and land straight ahead. It came off so well I stuck with it . Ended up flying the whole flight without any aileron control whatsoever. There is enough dihedral that it kept it balanced out.
What a sight to see it sliding around the sky! The differential thrust was wonderful! Ever see a Tank go sliding around a turn in the air? Now you can with your very own Flying Tank!
Backstory: Yesterday one of the guys in our club said he was going to meet a new member and his son out at the field so I drove home after work, grabbed my stuff ( excluding said GoPro ) and rushed out to the field. I flew a couple other planes to show the nubbbies some different types of planes in between their training flights. Then got out the Tank. I had made attempts at my home with limited success, but felt it was a CG issue. I placed the battery where I thought it might go and decided to test it out. About three minutes later I landed it right where I wanted too. This weekend I will take it out AND the GroPro and get some footage.
Now to finish the plans and get them posted.
" The rest of the story" When I went to take off I noticed that the ailerons were not responding at all. I decided to try it anyway because all I wanted to do was to verify CG. So the plan was just to lift off ( if possible) , and land straight ahead. It came off so well I stuck with it . Ended up flying the whole flight without any aileron control whatsoever. There is enough dihedral that it kept it balanced out.
What a sight to see it sliding around the sky! The differential thrust was wonderful! Ever see a Tank go sliding around a turn in the air? Now you can with your very own Flying Tank!
Grifflyer
WWII fanatic
Awesome can't wait for the video!It Flew!! No, I didn't get any video, but that's my story and I'm sticking to it!!
Backstory: Yesterday one of the guys in our club said he was going to meet a new member and his son out at the field so I drove home after work, grabbed my stuff ( excluding said GoPro ) and rushed out to the field. I flew a couple other planes to show the nubbbies some different types of planes in between their training flights. Then got out the Tank. I had made attempts at my home with limited success, but felt it was a CG issue. I placed the battery where I thought it might go and decided to test it out. About three minutes later I landed it right where I wanted too. This weekend I will take it out AND the GroPro and get some footage.
Now to finish the plans and get them posted.
" The rest of the story" When I went to take off I noticed that the ailerons were not responding at all. I decided to try it anyway because all I wanted to do was to verify CG. So the plan was just to lift off ( if possible) , and land straight ahead. It came off so well I stuck with it . Ended up flying the whole flight without any aileron control whatsoever. There is enough dihedral that it kept it balanced out.
What a sight to see it sliding around the sky! The differential thrust was wonderful! Ever see a Tank go sliding around a turn in the air? Now you can with your very own Flying Tank!
+1
That's so awesome!
Michael9865
Elite member
Video evidence is needed, however I believe. 🙂 😉
Aviator08
Flagstaff,AZ
Yes, plane crazy 😜
Madspadder
Well-known member
Madspadder
Well-known member
I think your design will work well. Here is a picture showing the hollow aluminum pipe I am using for the motor mount. I think this would work well on your tank. Mine has wheels in the front with a carbon fiber rod for the rudder ( Flag) going through the body with a tail wheel for steering. The trick is to have a positive angle of attack on your wing so the tank doesn't need as much rotation to take off. Excited to see if your design works.
Madspadder
Well-known member
Found a video when we tested the ground handling, needed more power to fly and put it on the back burner. May have to get a bigger motor and give it another shot.
Michael9865
Elite member
Awesome! Congratulations!
mayan
Legendary member
What is that a bird, a plane, Superman no it’s a flying tank! Great job buddy that was spot on awesome. Great work!
ScratchBuildMast
Elite member
uhh... Where are the plaaaaaaans?
