I said I would upload this at some point to the blog, so here it is-
http://www.megaupload.com/?d=F3GXWYP5
This is just the aircraft model, you'll need the program (Xplane 9) which you can get a demo download here. Its no different from the full version, except that you can only fly 10 minutes.
http://www.x-plane.com/pg_downloads.html
Dont worry about the high specs too much - my laptop is only a 1.6 and can run it, as long as you press the "get me lost" button until it makes an airstrip in the sea, anyway. (Hence no scenery in the picture I've uploaded!)
you can fly by the mouse or an analouge controller, I use an analouge. There is an option to view from the airstrip for model aircraft flying, just before you do you'll notice the inside view has a small dial with a wheel on the left of it - thats to adjust the elevator trim. You'll understand why you need it pretty quickly once you get flying.
Just thought this'll be something fun to try and since its a laminar flow sim it'd give a reasonable Idea of how such a design might fly.
Let me know what you think or if you have any problems anyway. Have a good christmas all!
Wing attachment: rubber band (this may sound unconventional but i have seen it on alot of models and its a simple and stable way to attach the wings)
