Albatros D.III Video Coming This Weekend
The Albatros, D.III won the poll so it's the next video in the WW1 series. I really enjoyed making it. Once again I contracted Spacer for some artwork. This shows a DVa in battle with a French Nieuport. My wife set up the Mug, as well as a Mouse Pad an Throw pillow. I think they look great.
Clever observers will note that the radiator is on the wrong side but for the left vs. right handed mugs we flip the image around so on some it in the right spot. Links below.
https://www.zazzle.com/albatros_d_va_mug-256702952552005273?view=113034099392763302
https://www.zazzle.com/albatros_d_va_mouse_pad-256228179799390467
https://www.zazzle.com/albatros_d_va_throw_pillow-256853474521763228
Greg
Comments (5)
You know, I really do think the battle performance is as simple as I made out in my youtube comment. The Albatross was just easier to fly than it's rotary engine counterparts, and being easier to fly meant you spent more brain power fighting.
Thanks again Greg for another fascinating and educational documentary. One question... 05:39 "... the lower wing in a biplane usually has less lift but also more drag..." Less lift because it has less area (interrupted by the fuselage)? Why more drag?
Possibly because the lower wing has two junctions with the fuselage, but the upper wing is entirely above the fuselage.
Greg - consider inserting a short comment to the video at the 7:45 mark to explain rotary engines. As a newbie unfamiliar with rotary (as opposed to radial) engines I was surprised by your statement that "the whole engine spins." (Wait, what?!) Others may be similarly perplexed. (I did a little internet research and now I understand.) Inserting a diagram of a rotary engine would also help explain the distinction you're making.
Awesome, looking forward to it!