flying wing glider maiden

scratch built wing on its first flight, a bit too windy for it, but otherwise not a bad maiden

[@Krzemieniewski1]

Perfect wing and nothing unnecessary parts. Its amazing how well it flights despite lack of any kind of propulsion.

[@miniphase]

Thank you Michal... funnily enough (despite appearances) a flying will tend to be less efficient than a conventional layout of the same span. The flying wing has to provide stability through wing twist or reflex, so it can never generate the same amount of lift as a standard layout with a separate elevator. I still love them just the same though! Cheers.

[@MichaelRainabbaRichardson]

​@@miniphaseI hadn't even realized there were no distinct flight control surfaces visible! 😁

[@highflying82]

Holy smokes Paul .. that's a big wing . I know it's a bit late but well done ..the final heart pounding shot says it all

[@miniphase]

Thanks Jeff! It was lurking in the car yesterday but the wind was a little too much. Hopefully you'll get to see it in action before the summer is out.....

[@avelynnplayz5788]

No build logs? I just love all your wings...magnificent!!!

[@miniphase]

Cheers! Have a look on the Nurflugel section of RC Groups for the build thread. Happy flying!

[@gordonandmariedenman7907]

Hi Paul, are their any drawings available for this beauty?

[@crypkrazee1903]

Great build ! You should be very proud.

[@miniphase]

Many thanks Sir...it's a lovely model to fly, I'm very happy with it.

[@edwinzea]

Great wing and vid Paul

[@miniphase]

Many thanks Edwin....it's performing well so far, flew it again today with proper flap compensation and it comes in beautifully!

[@junkthe]

Why an Mono airfoil wing always nose down and loop. How to prevent that on flying wing ?

[@FatGuyFliesRC]

Just to cool!!!!!!!!!!!!

[@9q7a5z]

Beautiful

[@miniphase]

Thank you!

[@abundantYOUniverse]

You mean gutsy conditions not gusty!:) Great video thanks.

[@miniphase]

Ha ha! Thank you!

[@Mytyweav]

Paul... How does it Thermal? And did you build another bigger one? Seems to fly like it needs more weight... Sure looks good in the air! Thanks for the vid!

[@miniphase]

Thermals very nicely thank you Fred. Yes I added more nose weight, see here- kzbin.info/www/bejne/gIrSfqFse8SIkLc currently building a 5 metre version for windy conditions....

[@marcuskrause5559]

.. thank you again! .. the flight seems to be rather stabil. The construction is by your own?

[@miniphase]

Yes, all by my own hand!

[@wordreet]

Hehee, I was wondering why you put your hand on your right lung when most people put their hand on their heart! Or was the video mirrored?

[@miniphase]

I have Vulcan ancestors so was feeling the stress in my second heart!

[@wordreet]

Nanoo nanoo!

[@danielburke6536]

That's a big bird

[@miniphase]

The next one will be bigger Daniel!

[@28th_St_Air]

nicely done. i kept thinking at the end that you might fight it back to the landing area only to find the wire fence. :)

[@miniphase]

Don't even mention the fence! I thought I'd be hooking it out of the tree-tops for sure! A calmer day next time!!

[@mikewhite4628]

That's a real beauty - again! A question. What was the spar? Very brave of you to maiden on a windy day like that..............

[@miniphase]

I think I was foolish rather than brave Mike....but lady luck was on my side! The spar is 1/4 inch pine top and bottom with 1/16th balsa shear webs front and back to make up a full span box spar.

[@micheldriessen5081]

No problems with torsion stiffness ?

[@miniphase]

It flutters if I get some speed on, but it's built for thermalling and cruising around so not a problem.

[@micheldriessen5081]

@@miniphase Indeed, every plane has its safe envelope. My first RC plane was a Geier from Robbe - still fascinated by flying wings. Thanks for your video !

[@juanbedoya5102]

Hello, Which aerofoil did you use?

[@micheldriessen5081]

Look at the end : EH 2/12