Convair Delta Wing Test

Milton Shupe said:
Bjoern, the last thing we need is for you to burn out; your contributions across the community are too valuable. :)

If we can find that cross section 3-view, I'll take care of it.
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Same thing for you. Please don't burn out. (I still kind of want those native Lockheeds. :))
 
Milton Shupe said:
Are you referring to the XF-92A?

You may be hearing something in two weeks.
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I guess this is what happens when these conversations get beyond the primary topic. :untroubled:

Yes, I was referring to the XF-92A because of the beautiful screenshots posted early on and this discussion started as "Convair Delta Wing Test".

Perhaps a separate thread should be started on the X-3 Stiletto? i'm a little lost on this one. Is this a future build project?
 
WarHorse47 said:
I guess this is what happens when these conversations get beyond the primary topic. :untroubled:

Yes, I was referring to the XF-92A because of the beautiful screenshots posted early on and this discussion started as "Convair Delta Wing Test".

Perhaps a separate thread should be started on the X-3 Stiletto? i'm a little lost on this one. Is this a future build project?
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My apologies.

I searched for the X-3 Stiletto and this thread popped up. I did not double check to ensure this was the x-3 thread before posting.
Had the Cat on my desk and was trying to work around him before he hit the KB. WTH!


" Is this a future build project?" (meaning the x-3 I presume)

I do not think so, We have not found a a quality 3-view with cross sections. Without that, it's not worth doing (by me anyhow).
 
Milton Shupe said:
My apologies.

I searched for the X-3 Stiletto and this thread popped up. I did not double check to ensure this was the x-3 thread before posting.
Had the Cat on my desk and was trying to work around him before he hit the KB. WTH!


" Is this a future build project?" (meaning the x-3 I presume)

I do not think so, We have not found a a quality 3-view with cross sections. Without that, it's not worth doing (by me anyhow).
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:biggrin-new::biggrin-new::biggrin-new:

No need to apologize. We're both the same age and I've lost my focus many times.

Thanks for the response. Now, where did I put my coffee cup...
 
WarHorse47 said:
Thanks. So back to my last post.

Is there any more progress on the XF-92A Delta Wing?? :bump::bump::bump:

Seems this effort has stalled as nobody has responded.
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Yes, the project has reached a stagnation point. There are a few things things that need to be completed:

1. FDE - I have some tools and warchild has graciously offered to help me -- however, with my family life, job, church and sports for kids, my free FS time is very limited now. More than it ever has been. Even in the last few months have less time to devote to it. And FDE creation is simply not on my list of priorites. I definitely can learn, but I don't think that this project should hold out for that. It would take an unreasonable amount of time. SO, again, we are in need of someone who can do FDE work. I fully understand Aerodynamics and have all the documentation you could possibly need. But we do need someone who could do a Delta wing justice.

2. We still need the pilot figure from Jan. Jan has had some personal issues and is working through those. But I believe he still plans on providing it...

3. Milton and I have been talking offline, and we have come to the conclusion that we may release a "beta" of this aircraft, along the lines of his other native releases. Then Once we have the Pilot and FDE we can release a "Gold" Version.

That's the status. Sorry. I've felt bad for having it without being able to work on the FDE. But there you go. You may have been wondering about it, since I've been active in the DCS forum. I've just decided that I want to fly right now more than anything with my FS time. So I've been painting and flying with some friends in DCS. Thems the breaks with Freeware!

I would like to release the Beta with the Pilot though. That is one thing that I really would like to hold out for. Because basically it's in good shape and flyable as is....that way the FDE can be worked on at anytime and it would otherwise be a complete aircraft.

Best,
 
Ok, it looks like the pilot will not be coming any time soon. The good news is that Jan is on the mend.

That said, if there is someone in our community who would be willing to donate a fighter pilot figure from a 1950s fighter project, we would be very appreciative! This is the final bit for modeling.

FDE needs some good work. Milton has a usable FDE as a place holder but there are some things that need to be addressed specific to Delta wings and performance for this precise bird.

I will see about releasing it this week. Need to get all the files organized for the "beta".
 
Good news all, we've had someone step forward to take a crack at it. This is a big shot in the arm for this project. I sincerely want to get this out and into your hands, but also would like it to be very much complete as it can be so that you don't have to fiddle around and can just enjoy the flying. WIll keep you posted. Milton's hard work on this one is worth it. Its a beautiful rendition!
 
Rick:

I'll send you some new flying manners to try out soon. It's a super sweet flier but investigating the roll coupling issues which were somewhat adressed by the fences. Lots of stability dampening data available, just need to see how that translates into our FS tools that are available.

Cheers: Tom
 
After looking at some of the stability testing data making a few more changes such that it flies a little less like it's on rails.

Later today, have to remove a bunch of snow first.
 
Another Powder ski Friday, but progress with the lateral stability and roll coupling. A couple more axis to go through for stability but will do a nice hight speed tumble with a good cross control.
 
Tom, I'll be testing this morning what you sent me yesterday. Keep you posted. From what Milton described it's really getting good. Thanks!
 
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