I am building a 1.5X upscale Estes Tomcat with folding wings.I am
just at the point of assembly (all parts cut and ready to glue) and I
thought I'd poll you guys to see if anyone has any suggestions about
making a good flying Tomcat. The original is known to have several
problems:
1.....When launched off vertical or in any wind it will veer off
sometimes to the point of landsharking..I have upscaled by 1.5X and
DOUBLED the thrust. I am told this should help with these problems
(They are said to be due to the bird being underpowered)...any ideas?
2.....The glider is known to go into ever-tightening spiral dives
even when balanced due to the oversized vertical stab and rudder
(over effective) so I have reduced the area of the H stab. (& v stab)
Any suggestions would be appreciated but make it quick as assembly
begins very soon.
Gary
P.S. I have also increased the aspect ratio of the wings to improve
glide performance and stability.
just at the point of assembly (all parts cut and ready to glue) and I
thought I'd poll you guys to see if anyone has any suggestions about
making a good flying Tomcat. The original is known to have several
problems:
1.....When launched off vertical or in any wind it will veer off
sometimes to the point of landsharking..I have upscaled by 1.5X and
DOUBLED the thrust. I am told this should help with these problems
(They are said to be due to the bird being underpowered)...any ideas?
2.....The glider is known to go into ever-tightening spiral dives
even when balanced due to the oversized vertical stab and rudder
(over effective) so I have reduced the area of the H stab. (& v stab)
Any suggestions would be appreciated but make it quick as assembly
begins very soon.
Gary
P.S. I have also increased the aspect ratio of the wings to improve
glide performance and stability.