Flight of the Fairy Tern

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Jbyphoto

April 21, 2021 18:01

My interest is in solid models using the Power Up 4.0 module.  I designed and built a model I call the Fairy Tern using basswood, which weighs more but takes more of a beating than balsa.  It's a simple design with a minimalist fuselage -- just enough to hang wings and a tail on. The total weight is about 17g. The wings are 9" long, 2" wide at the root and tapering to 1" wide at the tip. It flies like a dream even in gusty winds, and holds up really well to crashes. It flies so well I have come close to losing it several times. The following video is a compilation of a couple of flights because I'm a lousy pilot. https://tinyurl.com/Fairy-Tern

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  Steve Lamdan July 13, 2021 20:47

  This is an amazing video and incredible design!

  Thanks for this!

   

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