Oblique flying wing
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Stanford University Flight Dynamics Research Laboratory scientists designed a $30,000, 20-ft. long model of an oblique flying wing airplane. Although the model achieved impressive speeds, its flight characteristics with turning toward the forward wingtip were unstable.
Publication Name: Model Airplane News
Subject: Hobbies and crafts
ISSN: 0026-7295
Year: 1995
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AERO*COMP: performance characterization software for electrics
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The AERO*COMP is designed to analyze motor performance for the model airplane builder. Priced at $99, it will operate on PCs or compatibles. The program requires the input of basic descriptors. It then describes the expected performance of the model.
Publication Name: Model Airplane News
Subject: Hobbies and crafts
ISSN: 0026-7295
Year: 1992
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The Raptor
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Scaled Composites Inc.'s Raptor is a high-altitude unmanned aerial vehicle which is designed to perform a variety of roles. The Raptor was developed on the principles of full-scale composite construction and radio control aircraft flight.
Publication Name: Model Airplane News
Subject: Hobbies and crafts
ISSN: 0026-7295
Year: 1995
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