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Perching Glider
Hey guys, I am currently constructing a manoeuvrable glider capable of a fast pitch up (similar to how birds perch). For the design of my wings I was thinking just to use thin balsa wood sheets with an elliptical planform. I am aware that conventional aerofoils are designed to operate...- rds1g13
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- Forum: Aeronautic & Space engineering general discussion
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Manoeuvrable Autonmous Glider
I am doing project where I need to design and construct a simple glider capable of high-speed manoeuvres by moving its wings or changing its shape. I would like some help or ideas on the design and how to go about making the wings mobile. I am interested in the uncontrolled manoeuvre so no...- rds1g13
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- Forum: Spacecraft engineering
