Martin Gregorie wrote:

On Tue, 10 Sep 2013 08:22:23 -0700, Sean F (F2) wrote:

On Tuesday, September 10, 2013 9:52:26 AM UTC-4, son_of_flubber wrote:
http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=t2sozrof3HY



Youtube video of a paper sailplane thermally over an electric stove.

Wow. I sense a string might be involved but impressive nonetheless.

I think the circle was a bit irregular for a string to be involved, but
I'd guess it certainly didn't do that with the rather rough trim setup
shown in the video: plenty of up-trim, but what he did to get the tight
turn wasn't obvious. I'd think a few test gliders were in order before
trying it over the stove - either that or a set of oven gloves would be
needed.


He has flaps right up / left down so the turn is no surprise, and he
says that was the 87th take because most times it doesn't centre
properly.