xplane model for X8 skywalker

[Tom Pittenger]

Does anyone have an Xplane model for an X8 Skywalker flying wing?

-TomP

[Mark Whitehorn]

Hi Tom,

There's this: https://github.com/jlnaudin/x-drone/wiki/x-drone:-MaxiSwift,-the-X_Plane-model-for-HIL-simulations
It flies OK for me with the PX4 and Xplane9.

I suppose it would be a good starting point for building an X8.

73, Mark

[Peter Hollands]

Hi Mark,

That looks like a useful model for those of us that are testing MatrixPilot Helical Turns.

Best wishes, Pete

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[Mark Whitehorn]

Hi Peter,

I'm still trying to learn some of the relevant aeronautical theory.

Found a textbook I like a lot: http://www.amazon.com/Small-Unmanned-Aircraft-Theory-Practice/dp/0691149216/ref=sr_1_1?s=books&ie=UTF8&qid=1421249516&sr=1-1&keywords=small+unmanned+aircraft

I've attached some supplemental slides for that book that I found useful.

Keep in mind the flying wing doesn't have a rudder :)

I'm using the Xplane PT60 and HILstar17 to simulate slip/skid control. The PT60 has more rudder authority, but of course one can use Xplane's builder tool to change that.

73, Mark

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[William Premerlani]

Hi Mark,

Thanks for the recommendation for the book. From the table of contents and the slides you sent, it looks like a rather good book, so I have ordered one. After I have a chance to read it, I would enjoy discussing it with you.

Regarding flying wing, Florin reports good results with helical control branch and his flying wing.

Best regards,

Bill

[Tom Pittenger]

Hey guys,

Thanks for the book tip and Xplane model. That book looks pretty good, may get it to do object avoidance if I get back on that stuff.

-TomP

[Mark Whitehorn]

Bill,

That book was written by two prof's at BYU, and a lot of good work with UAVs has come out of there in addition to very bright graduates.

I'm working on my first flying wing now, but it will be a twin-engined tractor setup just to make things more interesting :)

73, Mark

[Florin Mingireanu]

It will make things very interesting :-) 

73, YO4SJI

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[Mark Whitehorn]

This is the plan: https://pixhawk.org/platforms/vtol/tbs_caipirinha_vtol

[Peter Morris]

does anyone now have a x8 model for Xplane 10?