Chuperosa

Chuperosa polyhedral

(Français)

    • Type : Hand launch
    • Wing span : 60 in.
    • Airfoil : SD7037 or E214
    • Wing Area : 420 sq. in.
    • Wing loading: 6.2 on./sq. ft.
    • Weight : 18 on.
    • Channels : rudder, elevator
    • Materials : Styrofoam and balsa
    • Source : Scratch built from a R/C Modeler plan

 

Comments :

Very interesting hand launch glider. Flies very well but little bit sensitive to control surfaces movement (the recommended throws could be reduced mechanically or by programming of exponential). I have modified the fuselage to simplify it's construction and to make it tougher : rather than to build from small sticks, I have built it's side out of balsa reinforced by 1/64 in. plywood from the nose to the trailing edge. Thus the fuselage is very strong and easily built.

©, Louis Cimon
97-09-28