skunkworksTed
Junior Member
Not sure if the image was uploaded. But the Super Vector is 33 by 37 inches; features a large sports rudder, reworked elevons, wing end extensions for increased lift at wing tips, wing tip stabilizers for better tracking, KF air foils for increased lift, 3000 KV motor for fast performance on 3S and/or 4S. The power system can also be an EDF.
UPDATE: The first two flights did not go well. Plenty of power and speed, but the CG was way off.
The CG is now back further, substantially. Our reasoning is that the KF foils are providing much lift, forcing the nose down, which necessitates bringing the battery back for a new balance point. Expect the third flight to go much better.
Will report updates as they come. Ted
3rd Update: After 4 flights we finally determined the CG and battery placement. The CG is right at the corner of the wing and fuselage. We had to attach KF airfoils on the canard to provide a bit extra lift. Now the plane can fly hands off and handle the wind better. The next flight will focus on 3D capability. We'll attempt to determine the plane's capability, its pros and cons for 3D flight . . . what are its good flight dynamics and what are its limitations for 3D maneuvers.
LAST UPDATE: The Supervector is no more! We flew it today and were not satisfied with its ability to recover from a stall or dive. This is the weakness of this type wing, which tapers off at the wing end and the middle back designed behind the winglets, in our opinion. We have numerous designs that out-fly and out maneuver this plane. Sure, one can easily fly the plane along a straight path, doing few 3D maneuvers. But in the end a design has to have excellent control when diving, spinning, etc. Therefore the Supervector has been discarded. Looks great, but don't try 3D.
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