blurtie
Jul 04, 2002, 07:55 AM
I understand that the wing surface on a model get smaller but the air mass stays the same, but I was wondering about compresion lift on a model.I'm not sure if it can only happen at supersonic flight, or if it would work with sub-sonic airflows. I'm not looking at making a XB-70/71. Something more on the line of a small delta sport with a forward area with cannard. I have been trying to draft a tip fold down system, but I need to fly some of the designs to see if I have it figured out.I'm just not sure if I need to dial in controle throws if the compresion actualy works on sutch a small wing surface.If it does make a differance I am thinking smaller down throw for controle surface entering the compresion and larger up throw to counteract the natural stability caracteristics of compresion.As you can guess I still have alot of math to work out, but if it's not going to make mutch of a differance my math isn't going to ba as tough.Would apreciate input from those that have made a XB-70/71 that had folded wing tip, and what they expirienced when the tips went down. I know I spell like a drunk 6 yearold so please excuse the spelling.
Thanks for any input you have in advance,and sorry for the long winded question.
P.S. My normal test wing is 48"-60"foam rib construction.I take a Wally world foam model and slice the wing along the cord to make quick ribbs and thread a CF rod to tie it together.Makes for quick build for testing my many {you didn't think that would realy fly did you} designs.400 motor and folding pusher.Makes my controled crash landing style more survivable for the model.:D
Thanks for any input you have in advance,and sorry for the long winded question.
P.S. My normal test wing is 48"-60"foam rib construction.I take a Wally world foam model and slice the wing along the cord to make quick ribbs and thread a CF rod to tie it together.Makes for quick build for testing my many {you didn't think that would realy fly did you} designs.400 motor and folding pusher.Makes my controled crash landing style more survivable for the model.:D