chetw77cruiser
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Blunt nose versa/spear hybrid.
I have been a fan of the versa and blunt nose versa for a couple of years. I have probably made four or five different derivatives of the blunt nose, including a couple with a fuselage of some sort. This was mainly to add some area for extras like cameras, batteries and other electronics. When the spear came out, I did not see the need to transition to a smaller frame just for the needed cargo space. After seeing the multitude of folks that have made and flown the spear, I looked into it. Then I had an idea, what about making a hybrid of the spear and versa wing. I sat at the workbench, pondered what my options were, and set forth on my version of what I am calling the Versa Spear. Overall, I used the standardized versa wing plans but with the central wing section extended so as to closely match the central section of the spear. I also made the wing spar in the spear design, box spar instead of laminated, if you know what I am talking about. Unfortunately I did not take any pictures during the build, but I did make templates so I can repeat this design. One aspect of the spear that I did not replicate was the rear of the center section. I did not like how the back did not make a smooth transition to the prop circle. Other planes that I have built or flown that had a less than stellar transition tended to be noisy and inefficient. That being said, I figured I would carry the center section the the trailing edge of the wing, similar to the standard versa design. This allows for two thing; a smooth airflow transition to the pusher prop, and two; allows for more area to be used for avionics.
I have yet to fly this design, but I have faith that this will not disappoint.
I have been a fan of the versa and blunt nose versa for a couple of years. I have probably made four or five different derivatives of the blunt nose, including a couple with a fuselage of some sort. This was mainly to add some area for extras like cameras, batteries and other electronics. When the spear came out, I did not see the need to transition to a smaller frame just for the needed cargo space. After seeing the multitude of folks that have made and flown the spear, I looked into it. Then I had an idea, what about making a hybrid of the spear and versa wing. I sat at the workbench, pondered what my options were, and set forth on my version of what I am calling the Versa Spear. Overall, I used the standardized versa wing plans but with the central wing section extended so as to closely match the central section of the spear. I also made the wing spar in the spear design, box spar instead of laminated, if you know what I am talking about. Unfortunately I did not take any pictures during the build, but I did make templates so I can repeat this design. One aspect of the spear that I did not replicate was the rear of the center section. I did not like how the back did not make a smooth transition to the prop circle. Other planes that I have built or flown that had a less than stellar transition tended to be noisy and inefficient. That being said, I figured I would carry the center section the the trailing edge of the wing, similar to the standard versa design. This allows for two thing; a smooth airflow transition to the pusher prop, and two; allows for more area to be used for avionics.
I have yet to fly this design, but I have faith that this will not disappoint.
When you get this thing up in the air though it really shines. The spear feels very locked in. My maiden required almost no trim and she behaved great right out of my hands. On the C-Pack setup it slows down to almost a crawl. Open up the throttle and it's a good intermediate flying experience. It won't break any speed records on the C-Pack with a 3S, but it is pure joy to fly. I will be trying it out on 4S soon. Hopefully, I'll have some FPV gear in it before winter as well.
