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Wanna Fly a Biplane? 3 Beginner Tips
1. Extra lift: As expected, the second wing adds extra lift when applying power and lets it fly slower than a single wing of the same size. It gives the plane more of a “floaty” feel. 2. Extra drag: However, that same wing adds a lot of drag when the power is shut down. It scrubs a lot of speed and gives the biplane a steeper glide path. This is easily addressed by keeping the...
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