How Flying Wings Work | Aerodynamics Simplified - Flite Test
WEBOct 8, 2018 · Learn how flying wings balance airflow and center of gravity to fly without a tail. Find out how swept wings, reflex elevons and other features help stabilize and control these unique aircraft.
FPV31 Flying Wing Plans - Flite Test
WEBSep 14, 2020 · Here are some plans and tips on how to build a FPV31 flying wing using 6mm depron sheets/foamboard.
FT Versa Wing - Build - Flite Test
WEBAug 7, 2013 · Here's the full step by step video tutorial showing how to assemble your FT Versa Wing kit. This laser cut wing kit is also available as a scratch build with the free build plans available below. On your speed build kit there …
From concept to combat: Test pilots share evolution of flying wing
WEBJun 10, 2013 · EDWARDS AFB – Sixty-five years ago, the flight test community suffered a tremendous loss when the Northrop YB-49 broke apart mid-air in the skies over the Mojave Desert. The jet-powered flying wing, crashed just …
FT Versa Wing MKR2 | RC Plane Park Flyers | Flite Test
WEBThe FT Versa Wing is a versatile RC plane that excels in combat, FPV, and as a delta trainer. Opt for tractor or pusher configurations with swappable power. Engineered for diverse flying experiences.
List of 70 FREE Flite Test Plans from 2012-2020
WEBAug 21, 2022 · Find free plans for various foam airplanes designed by Flite Test, a popular RC model aviation channel. See the list of 70 planes in chronological order, from beginner to advanced, and join the discussion with other builders.
Helios Prototype Flying Wing - NASA
WEBAug 30, 2023 · The Helios Prototype aircraft at approximately 10,000 feet flying above cloud cover northwest of Kauai, Hawaii. The solar-electric Helios Prototype flying wing is shown near the Hawaiian islands of Niihau and Lehua during its first test...
Flight test of flying wing aircraft controlled by dual synthetic jets ...
WEBJan 1, 2024 · Two active flow control methods of circulation control and reverse jet control performed by DSJAs are utilized to execute the three-axis control. Novel flight control effectors based on DSJAs are designed and achieve the integration with the FWA.
The Ride of My Life—on a Flying Wing | Smithsonian
WEBRobert L. Cardenas recounts his experience of test-flying the YB-49, a jet-powered Flying Wing, in the late 1940s. He describes the challenges, dangers, and surprises of flying an unstable and...
Design, Manufacturing, and Flight Testing of an Experimental Flying …
WEBThis paper reports the design, manufacturing, and testing of an experimental flying wing UAV. The major achievements of this study include the aerodynamic performance design based on the matching plot, weight estimation approach, and …