wingloading

[Mad Scientist]

Does anyone have an opinion on what range of wing loading works for an indooor pattern plane to fly smoothly at a constant speed?
Are we looking at 3 oz/ft for Biplanes and 4 oz/ft for monoplanes?

[Jeff Pfeifer]

My new plane for the ETOC sequence is at 1.78oz/ft^2.

[Jerry Combs]

My latest bipe is 2.2 oz/ft^2, it could be lighter if I used magnet wire for the servos and pull/pull instead of pushrods.

Jerry

[Draganfly]

Jerry, do the perforations do anything?

[Jerry Combs]

Draganfly,

To be honest, I am not sure yet. I have an identical model built that I need to install the equipment in that does not have the cut outs. After I fly both then I will know more, hopefully. It does fly very slowly and still has good handling which is very important to me since the site that I have available for practice is very small with a low ceiling.

Jerry

[Malves]

Jerry,

Any plans available? I just love it!!:D

[Jerry Combs]

Malves,

Sorry, no plans at this time. The micro version will be introduced at Toledo booth 102 this weekend, hopefully the kit will be available from Bob Selman Designs soon. I am not sure if this size will be kitted or not yet.

Jerry