I was inspired to make this model while researching circular wing
designs on the web and discovering the Custer Channel Wing. I'm sure
you'll agree that the design looks a bit different with the large U-shaped
channels in the wing. These channels provide a lot of extra lift caused
by the propeller's pulling air over the airfoil and creating lift below the
channel. The CCW creates 2 to 3 times the lift of a typical flat wing and
provides very short take-off and landing (VSTOL) capabilities and even
vertical take-off and landing (VTOL) if the wind is just right.
Click this link to download the FMS model.
Some great web sites for CCW information are at:
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To model the CCW-5 in FMS I used some photos I found on the web
and tried my best to create a 3D model that looked close to the CCW-5.
I borrowed some 3D model parts from George Gerdes' Piaggio P180 Avanti
model as it is already set up in a twin-engine pusher configuration. Instead
of modifying the airfoil lift, drag and moment coefficients in the POLAR section
of the FMS .par file, I added 2 additional MOTORs underneath the channels
pushing air downwards. Accordingly, the CCW-5 pitches nose down when full
throttle is applied as indicated in the real CCW-5 documents.
If you find additional information regarding any flying CCW designs, please
send me an email with any new information.
-- ggunners
