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What an absolutely amazing sight. That turn at 2:30, it's incredible how small the turning radius is, it's going that slow. I could watch that plane soar all da
by jacquesm 1y ago
What an absolutely amazing sight. That turn at 2:30, it's incredible how small the turning radius is, it's going that slow. I could watch that plane soar all day. Thank you for posting this video.
- consumer451 1y agoYes, the turning radius is quite something. It appears that the entire vertical stabilizer is a control surface.
- jacquesm 1y agoRe. your other comment about the cardboard plane: Amazing. When I was 9 or so, my friends and me made an 'airplane' in the attic of the house where we lived. We flew it all over the world looking for treasure ;) It's a good thing we didn't see this video or for sure I wouldn't be writing this. That is absolutely amazing what that guy is doing there and to actually attempt to fly is bravery beyond the call of duty. I really hope he succeeds.
- consumer451 1y agoAh cool! I though it might not fit here and did not want to appear to be spamming on this post, so I deleted the comment. Here is the video in question for anyone curious: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=CTEYcDU91 https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=CTEYcDU91
- jacquesm 1y agoIf that's not in the spirit of HN I don't know what would qualify. He's a little bit mad though :) I'm already antsy with a naked 7" spinning near me and he seems to have four 18" within touching distance.
- consumer451 1y agoOh, I just realized why it has that very tight turning radius, but only when turning right. It's the gyroscopic procession of the majority of engine's mass spinning, in that crazy rotary (not radial) engine!
- jacquesm 1y agoYes! Coincidentally I'm working on a project right now that has the exact same issue. It will turn clockwise with great ease and counterclockwise is super hard.
- consumer451 11mo agoFor a week now, I keep wondering what this could be.