Vapor Mania: Rogallo
*Model Aviation: A Hobby for All* features an article by Tim Bailiff that guides readers on building a unique Rogallo wing for the Vapor RC plane. The article outlines specifications, materials needed, and step-by-step instructions for constructing the wing, emphasizing its stability and ease of flight. Following a mishap with a damaged Vapor, Bailiff seizes the opportunity to innovate with a Rogallo design, which offers a fun and distinctive flying experience. The article concludes with tips for flying and landing the modified Vapor, encouraging pilots to enjoy their new creation.
Park Pilot: Fun Stuff
Tim Bailiff shares his passion for round airplanes, noting their simplicity, robustness, and outstanding flight characteristics. He highlights the construction of these planes, particularly the 21-inch Blue Moon 2.0, which boasts versatile flight capabilities. The article explains that round airplanes lack airfoils, relying instead on blunt leading edges and a specific center of gravity for lift. Experimental tufting revealed how air flows over the wings, demonstrating that the design creates lift through a low-pressure bubble. Bailiff encourages enthusiasts to explore building their own round airplanes for an enjoyable flying experience.
Front Yard Canard-2011/09
CANARDS ARE distinctive airplanes.
Unlike most aircraft, the horizontal
stabilizer and elevator are mounted in
front of the wings. That’s uncommon
to see flying today; however, the
Wright brothers’ airplane had such a
design
