Flight of the Scoter X Wing Bipe
I have redrawn the plans to be more consistent with Sponz FT drawing standards and attached them.
I attempted to get video of its flight, but none of our club member are into this activity. I have acquired some pictures attesting to its ability to fly. It has some very interesting flight characteristics as the CG is on or very close to its leading edge. It requires speed to break free of the runway and jump into the air (full up elevon). So, the name Scooter fits or I prefer the name Scoter which is a duck, when landing it looks like a duck. In this case a weird double wing duck.
I am still working on setup, reflex and CG for best flight. I am thinking wingtip spoilers would help. I have increased size and couple the top and bottom wing elevons together and very pleased with change. When the CG was set to far aft its nose went vertical, thinking I must land it’s going to be a challenge, no, with throttle cut it settled like a duck landing. After making needed adjustments to elevon trim and CG it became a joy to fly. Thinking about extending the fuselage 1/2 1" maybe. Could have fun with it profile also and decoration.
If you have any ideas as I am not an avionics engineer send them on or take the design idea and develop it further. You are very welcome to it.
10/12/2018: The CG is located at 1/4" to 1/2" forward of the Leading Edge. The reflex static setting for the elevons is flush with the bottom plane of the wings, you can add a couple degrees to this setting if you wish.
10/29/2018 - Edits make to wing dwgs (House cleaning and elevons corrections)