Flying wing as a beginner plane? (Now a build log)
Hi there!
I was wondering if a flying wing, such as the Versa Wing, would make a suitable first plane for a fixed wing newbie? The reason I ask is because it is easier and cheaper for me to get hold of 50mm sheets of EPS than it is to get foam-board, so I can happily cut some wings to learn on. The cost of shipping speed build kits to the UK is also pretty prohibitive for me.
I'm not concerned about the build process as I love building things from scratch and figuring out how to make them work; rather I'd like to know if it is complete folly for me to start with a wing. I've been watching the Beginner Series and they mention starting with wings as a reasonable idea at least once, but I wanted to double check here before I start building.
I have a radio (FlySky FS-TH9X) and experience with the electronics as I've built (and am having great fun learning to fly) a tricopter. I'm also spending some time flying wings on a simulator to get an idea of what to expect when I get out in the real world.
Finally, what can I expect from wings flying in windy conditions? Unfortunately Scotland doesn't always offer the most favourable flying conditions so I'd like to get started with something that will be a bit more forgiving in the wind if at all possible.
Thanks,
nxc
Hi there!
I was wondering if a flying wing, such as the Versa Wing, would make a suitable first plane for a fixed wing newbie? The reason I ask is because it is easier and cheaper for me to get hold of 50mm sheets of EPS than it is to get foam-board, so I can happily cut some wings to learn on. The cost of shipping speed build kits to the UK is also pretty prohibitive for me.
I'm not concerned about the build process as I love building things from scratch and figuring out how to make them work; rather I'd like to know if it is complete folly for me to start with a wing. I've been watching the Beginner Series and they mention starting with wings as a reasonable idea at least once, but I wanted to double check here before I start building.
I have a radio (FlySky FS-TH9X) and experience with the electronics as I've built (and am having great fun learning to fly) a tricopter. I'm also spending some time flying wings on a simulator to get an idea of what to expect when I get out in the real world.
Finally, what can I expect from wings flying in windy conditions? Unfortunately Scotland doesn't always offer the most favourable flying conditions so I'd like to get started with something that will be a bit more forgiving in the wind if at all possible.
Thanks,
nxc
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