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Re: Tractor Carnard
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Jim Moseley
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Aug 31, 2006 15:32 PDT
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| | Earl claims great flying model in windy weather, with duration
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times that exceed regular tractor designs. He also claims the same in
dead air. This model has a twin bladed folder and a single retractable
gear. Also of note: the left wing panel is 1" longer than the right to
neutralize torque
DBF and retract is good - the longer wing has merit. However the fuselage
could have been made in a simpler, much lighter manner which would
undoubtedlyfurther help performance. I've seen enough glowing performance
claims in construction articles, however, to regard them as needing to be
proved in practice.
Which requires a model to be built ....
Who's first??
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