Oblique Wings...

[Phoenix Aerospace]

Are these things even possible? For those living under a rock, oblique wings are a concept in which a straight wing rests on a horizontal swivel. In theory, this should allow for the same performance advantages gained by variable-geometry wings, but without being a maintenance nightmare. Anyhow, I tried making one in the SPH, and it nosedived as soon as I pivoted the wing. Is this just me failing hardcore at spaceplane design, or can you just not do it in KSP?

Pretty pictures:

(Roughly my design)

[ultrasquid]

Try installing a MechJeb module and use the Smart ASS Surf function to manage your pitch and heading. See if that helps at all.

[Phoenix Aerospace]

I tried Kill Rot. It keeps happening!

[semininja]

Wing lift is kinda broken currently; a wing doesn\'t generate lift if it\'s end-forward relative to the \'airstream\' for some reason...

[Zephram Kerman]

Wing lift is kinda broken currently; a wing doesn\'t generate lift if it\'s end-forward relative to the \'airstream\' for some reason...

Agreed. Wing lift is definitely still 'a work in progress'. My most efficient spaceplane design so far has no wings at all.

[Phoenix Aerospace]

Agreed. Wing lift is definitely still 'a work in progress'. My most efficient spaceplane design so far has no wings at all.

Witchcraft.

[Thobewill10]

Agreed. Wing lift is definitely still 'a work in progress'. My most efficient spaceplane design so far has no wings at all.

Whoa man. Could ya post the craft for that?

[ultrasquid]

I managed a fairly successful oblique winged plane. It flew fine and well at a wide range of wing angles until I tried to make it turn.

I think the key is using the MechJeb Smart ASS Surf control and also not having any control surfaces attached to the rotating wing.

[Phoenix Aerospace]

Welp, I should\'ve left out those control surfaces. Also, has anyone been successful in building an assymetrical aircraft?

[White Owl]

Welp, I should\'ve left out those control surfaces. Also, has anyone been successful in building an assymetrical aircraft?

I\'ve tried a few, but no success yet. I\'m reluctant to put too much effort into it before we see the long-promised reworked wing code ingame.

[Phoenix Aerospace]

Yeah, I\'m looking forward to that as well. In fact, when exactly is is supposed to come out?

[semininja]

I am still of the opinion that a re-worked drag implementation would probably provide acceptable lift effects, but there\'s unfortunately been very little interest in that project...