06-09-2007, 11:22 AM
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BARCLONE Rocketry
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Join Date: Mar 2005
Location: Mobile, Alabama
Posts: 5,357
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New Concept Design - Starlighter Shuttle
This is still a "work-in-progress", but I thought I'd share it in its current form to see if anyone can "spot the loony" as to where I'm hung up. The inspiration comes from the twin-glider project by Buzz Nau, but as you can easily tell, it's not an exact copy. My idea is to use twin drop-off boosters with "D" motors, and very possibly incorporate one of the new "super-micro" Spektrum or Futaba radio systems for control of the glider.
Obviously I cannot simulate this model in RockSim beyond the graphics, but I think you can get the general idea. The glider will need flight balancing, and that will be determined by whether I do include the radio or not (I am leaning that way, but I still want to see the glider free-flight...).
Glider:
Length: 23.8"
Diameter: 1.34" (ST-13)
Wing Span: 10.09" (5 degree dihedral total)
Weight: 1.81 oz (no radio)
Each Booster:
Length: 23.0"
Diameter: 1.04" (ST-10)
Fin Span: 3.54"
Weight: 1.06 oz
Planned motor is the D12-3 in each booster.
Contemplate!
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