Moderator Comment by Monroe on January 13, 2012 at 7:01pm

What aircraft is this? Mind sharing?

Comment by Curt Olson on January 13, 2012 at 7:07pm

This is the ATI resolution "3": http://www.atiak.com/

92" wing span.  Approx. 6 lbs empty weight (ready to fly minus battery/payload).  Designed with a very large (for it's class) payload area.  Tough molded composite construction (no foam).  Cruises effortlessly at 40 kts, should be capable of much higher speeds if appropriately powered/prop'ed.  The general flying characteristics are neutrally stable and very predictable -- goes where you pointed and tends to stay pointed where you've pointed it.  Flies much like an intermediate sport/aerobatic RC plane (i.e. it's not a trainer.)  It's purpose built for UAV work in rough environments.  I've posted some more photos here:  https://plus.google.com/u/0/photos/102377212811568752854/albums/562...

Since the 1st prototype was built (in the photo) we've made several changes in material and construction to reduce weight and increase strength.

Moderator Comment by Monroe on January 13, 2012 at 7:28pm

I have a project this plane could possibly be used in. I have a SkyFun I am currently working with but this is a much more interesting platform. Can we buy one?

Comment by Curt Olson on January 13, 2012 at 7:37pm

Hi Monroe, please feel free to contact ATI directly, the website (http://www.atiak.com) has a contact form and a phone number, which ever you prefer.  We've built and flown two airframes out of our molds and are working on a 3rd and a 4th right now.

Moderator Comment by Monroe on January 13, 2012 at 7:43pm

Very interesting! I am looking for a plane that will be a good platform to drop from high altitude. It would be perfect if the wings could fold back to be carried in our rocket payload section section and deploy at a lower altitude after re-entry. It almost looks like the spacecraft we are looking for :). I'll look into it Monday anyway thank you.

Comment by eric on Thursday

I'm lovin it...

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