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Comment by jacquesm

1 day ago

What an absolutely amazing sight. That turn at 2:30, it's incredible how small the turning radius is, it's going that slow. I could watch that plane soar all day. Thank you for posting this video.

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consumer451  21 hours ago

Oh, I just realized why it has that very tight turning radius, but only when turning right.

It's the gyroscopic procession of the majority of engine's mass spinning, in that crazy rotary (not radial) engine!

  • jacquesm  12 hours ago

    Yes! Coincidentally I'm working on a project right now that has the exact same issue. It will turn clockwise with great ease and counterclockwise is super hard.

consumer451  1 day ago

Yes, the turning radius is quite something. It appears that the entire vertical stabilizer is a control surface.

  • jacquesm  1 day ago

    Re. your other comment about the cardboard plane: Amazing. When I was 9 or so, my friends and me made an 'airplane' in the attic of the house where we lived. We flew it all over the world looking for treasure ;) It's a good thing we didn't see this video or for sure I wouldn't be writing this. That is absolutely amazing what that guy is doing there and to actually attempt to fly is bravery beyond the call of duty. I really hope he succeeds.