Magnus Effect Rc plane

Crazyflyer · April 18, 2018, 07:45:15 AM

So who want to try building a Magnus effect plane??

https://www.youtube.com/watch?time_continue=303&v=iaLVFJuCuP8

bweaver · April 18, 2018, 08:54:29 AM

Amazing! Thanks for posting.

Wingnutz · April 19, 2018, 07:04:35 AM

Very cool! I'm almost tempted to try...looks to me like the paddle wheel wing thing is free wheeling or is it driven?

Crazyflyer · April 19, 2018, 07:15:19 AM

The wheel seems free, probably why you need a good launch.

sihinch · April 19, 2018, 10:35:47 AM

It does look interesting but from watching the video (without the sound on) it looks pretty poorly controlled! Not sure it would be fun to fly???

Wingnutz · April 19, 2018, 01:52:03 PM

Quote from: sihinch on April 19, 2018, 10:35:47 AM
It does look interesting but from watching the video (without the sound on) it looks pretty poorly controlled! Not sure it would be fun to fly???

Fully recognizing that we all have our own way(s) of enjoying RC, I'd get a huge kick out of doing something a bit off the wall...even more if I can get it to work! As far as the control thing goes, it's certainly no 3D machine and it'll never take over as the next Warwing but I've seen some conventional style models at ROGO that didn't look anywhere nearly as controlled! If I can figure out the bearing for the "rotor", I think I'll give it a try!

bweaver · April 19, 2018, 04:19:30 PM

Quote from: Wingnutz on April 19, 2018, 01:52:03 PM
Quote from: sihinch on April 19, 2018, 10:35:47 AM
It does look interesting but from watching the video (without the sound on) it looks pretty poorly controlled! Not sure it would be fun to fly
Fully recognizing that we all have our own way(s) of enjoying RC, I'd get a huge kick out of doing something a bit off the wall...even more if I can get it to work! As far as the control thing goes, it's certainly no 3D machine and it'll never take over as the next Warwing but I've seen some conventional style models at ROGO that didn't look anywhere nearly as controlled! If I can figure out the bearing for the "rotor", I think I'll give it a try!

1) It's not fast enough for Simon
2) I think it would look great trailing a ribbon
3) And who's planes might you be referring too?

Wingnutz · April 19, 2018, 04:36:37 PM

1) It's not fast enough for Simon
2) I think it would look great trailing a ribbon
3) And who's planes might you be referring too?

Bruce,
I agree with one and two.
3....sometimes mine but I'll leave you to figure out who the best, most consistent "planters" are

bweaver · April 19, 2018, 04:38:22 PM

3)

pmackenzie · April 19, 2018, 07:57:34 PM

Look - it's a bird - it's a plane - it's a, it's a .....
What the heck is it?

Crazyflyer · April 19, 2018, 08:28:32 PM

Bill actually you can sharpen the base of the post, have the battery a little bit higher and land it like an actual lawn dart!!
Finally someone will plant their plane on purpose without damage!!!

Quote from: Wingnutz on April 19, 2018, 04:36:37 PM
3....sometimes mine but I'll leave you to figure out who the best, most consistent "planters" are

Wingnutz · April 19, 2018, 09:20:11 PM

Quote from: pmackenzie on April 19, 2018, 07:57:34 PM
Look - it's a bird - it's a plane - it's a, it's a .....
What the heck is it?

A flying slingshot maybe?

BJROB · April 20, 2018, 10:10:51 AM

What if you set up some bowling pins on the run way and try to knock them down.