ScratchBuildMast
Elite member
I proto-typed the chuck glider for the Interceptor
STAR WARS scratch builds
ScratchBuildMast
Elite member
Just realized what I was looking for was the tie silencer
Dr. Looping Looie
Elite member
First testrun!
So I attempted a maiden of the LAAT. I tried to take off from grass, for more safety. As it gained speed, the nose lifted off the ground and it flipped over. It was terribly tailheavy. I dont really count this as a fail, because with all the lift from the prop-induced airflow over the canards I couldnt calculate the correct CG. Beeing tailheavy is a good thing, because now I know that I can shift the CG even further to the front, which would help with stability.
I´ll make a proper video once it flyes good, because all the little fails are not exciting enough.
So I attempted a maiden of the LAAT. I tried to take off from grass, for more safety. As it gained speed, the nose lifted off the ground and it flipped over. It was terribly tailheavy. I dont really count this as a fail, because with all the lift from the prop-induced airflow over the canards I couldnt calculate the correct CG. Beeing tailheavy is a good thing, because now I know that I can shift the CG even further to the front, which would help with stability.
I´ll make a proper video once it flyes good, because all the little fails are not exciting enough.
jfaleo1
Junior Member
Was working a Tie Reaper tail heavy and underpowered going to get back to it soon, the Razor Crest too, same issues.
L Edge
Master member
Did you see HH new Citation Longitude Twin? What's your opinion?
jfaleo1
Junior Member
Yup, I saw it. Not bad, wings and engines are a little out of proportion (both too big) but it is close enough if the gear is off, gear is way to big. It is one of the best likenesses of a business jets I have seen. Considering one for myself, partly to make my cube mate jealous (Primary instructor) when I am back to working at work and not home.
By the way if you all did not know I work for as an aircraft maintenance instructor next to the Textron facility in Wichita, I teach the faster (and prettier) Citation X/X+, and the slower and less pretty Citation Latitude. There is no call for a Millennium Falcon instructor though
Dr. Looping Looie
Elite member
Liftoff!
A small jump for an airplane, but the proof that it can fly!
A small jump for an airplane, but the proof that it can fly!
F106DeltaDart
Elite member
Awesome work! Can’t wait to see a full flight!
Dr. Looping Looie
Elite member
This is insane! Im so happy that it worked!
F106DeltaDart
Elite member
Awesome work! It looks awesome in the air, love how slow it flies! Will definitely want to build this once you’ve got plans.
Mr. Gandalf
Elite member
THAT IS AMAZING!!
Rhaps
Elite member
Wunderbar!
Namactual
Elite member
That is pretty dagnab cool!
Dr. Looping Looie
Elite member
Another flight video!
Flight time is only 2 minutes because you have to fly with high throttle all the time.
Flight time is only 2 minutes because you have to fly with high throttle all the time.
Dr. Looping Looie
Elite member
A few low quality in-flight pictures
Dr. Looping Looie
Elite member
Holy sh*******!!!
After lots of time and good success with the LAAT, I finally launched the Umbaran Starfighter!
And I cant believe this, but it literally worked FIRST TRY!!!
Thats insane considering I choose a random CG, random thrust angle and random motor position. All three need to be perfect to make it fly.
Sadly, I didnt record the flight, but maybe someone else did.
So, maybe youll see a video today, or a second flight tomorrow!
After lots of time and good success with the LAAT, I finally launched the Umbaran Starfighter!
And I cant believe this, but it literally worked FIRST TRY!!!
Thats insane considering I choose a random CG, random thrust angle and random motor position. All three need to be perfect to make it fly.
Sadly, I didnt record the flight, but maybe someone else did.
So, maybe youll see a video today, or a second flight tomorrow!
Dr. Looping Looie
Elite member
Heres the first Video!
The second one is still uplading.
Its low quality, but it showes the plane from a different angle, which also loocs quite cool (if the plane is in frame)
All in all, im pretty impressed!
The second one is still uplading.
Its low quality, but it showes the plane from a different angle, which also loocs quite cool (if the plane is in frame)
All in all, im pretty impressed!
Mr. Gandalf
Elite member
WHAT?!?! That was awesome, It looked so stable! What's your power setup and will there be any plans?
Amazing work!
Grifflyer
WWII fanatic
That's soooo cool!!! Great work!
