DeHavilland Trident (oz16906)
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DeHavilland Trident. Simple profile scale glider model. Wingspan 10 in.
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Quote: "Ray Malmstrom's MODEL'N TIP: THE BALANCE POINT OF SWEPT-WING MODELS.
MANY modern aircraft have swept-back wings. When designing a model with wings of this type, it is essential to know at least the approximate position of the balance point of the model, before commencing gliding tests. Figs.1 and 2 below show a simple method for finding the aporoximate balance point.
Now step into the future! From the full size parts alongside, build a catapult-towline model of the De Havilland Trident. This model flies very fast, so accurate building, and careful trimming are essential. Balance exactly as on the plan.
Test over long grass on a calm day. Due to the high flying speed do not test glide by hand. Place the model on the catapult-towline, pull back a little way and release. Your Trident should take off in a straight line.
Avoid steep turns. A left turn is cured by bending down the trailing edge of the left-hand wing near the tip very slightly, and vice versa. Increase the pull-back with each successful flight. For maximum performance the rear edges of the tailplane must be raised by 1/16 to 3/32 in."
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(oz16906)
DeHavilland Trident
by Ray Malmstrom
from Model Aircraft
1962
10in span
Glider F/F
clean :)
all formers complete :)
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Submitted: 20/07/2026
Filesize: 330KB
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Credit*: Eduardo
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