Obviously this design was baste on logic (pun intended).
But will it bring you your slippers?
What if it gets a mind of its own, and actually outsmarts you?
For that kind of money, couldn't you just hire a good pilot
to fly a foamie?
-Paul
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> Dudes
>
> Latest project. 120" unlimited class ship with almost every innovation known to
>mankind. Redundant battery system in case of battery failure. Gyros on ailerons,
>rudder, and elevator so that I don't look like an idiot on final, thermal sniffer so
>that I don't have to learn how to read air, plane is equipped with dual launch
>harness to spread that load, explodable tow hooks to eliminate too much stress on
>launch and make it idiot proof, tiny vidio camera that zeros in on the landing tape
>and transmits the signal to the gyros so that they can automatically center on the
>tape and working on an automatic timer device that automatically makes it fall outof
>the sky at exactly the right time.
> With all this money involved I found it necessary (for peace of mind) to install a
>parachute system from an ultra light in case of all systems failure.
> The only problems to date have been finding a decent chevy V8 to power the winch
>and suitable winch line.
> Wing loading is a little high also.
> I do think, however, that this plane will help eliminate all the annoying parts of
>RC soaring. You know, launching, landing, finding decent air, and crashing of
>expensive planes.
> Any one willing to donate research money may send it directly to me.
>
> Denny
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