3D CAP 232-ST design / build / prototype

[ULTIMATE]

Terry BJ Craft and OXAI planes are going this route on the new planes! Full Flying Stab

 

[Bunky.F.Knuckle]

As does the BVM F-100. Its a near 200 mph airframe.

 

[Terryscustom]

Someone should try this, but I don't see it on a 3D freestyle type CAP.

 

[3D-Joy]

Its not like the Cap used to miss any elevator authority, flying stabs would be cool, but on another airframe IMO.
As for the fuselage lenght, I would stretch it big time especially considering the stab and elevator location are located completely in front of the rudder hinge line.

 

[Terryscustom]

This first step takes the longest because getting things laid out and proportioned right for CG is the first step. All the internal construction is easy. I really just got started on this last night since I've been working on wrapping up another project. This weekend we should have a cowl mold well in process.

 

[oh58skid]

What are the advantages of a flying stab ?

 

[3D-Joy]

I love that wing and stab location.
Me wants one already.

 

[Terryscustom]

I love that wing and stab location.
Me wants one already.

Yea, after seeing how it comes together with surface size and location it's looking pretty good. I also should point out that I am not doing a traditional CAP wing where the top is flat and the bottom has dihedral. With the lightweight construction and power we have in today's engines it's kind of irrelevant and a hindrance to 3D as I see it. I also increased the height and depth of the rudder a bit to get the tip into cleaner post stall air. With the wing and stab placement there is going to be a lot of dirty air down low along the fuse.

 

[jaybird]

Like the way you kept the stab high and ahead of the rudder. It's worth the trade off because thats is one of the things that make a Cap look so unique.

 

[Fibertech]

I like it so far