Hah (Off-Topic)

by Mid7night , Rocket BSCHSHCSHSHCCHGGH!!!!!!, Saturday, June 18, 2016, 19:49 (2891 days ago) @ ZackDark

Most gliders are lighter than their powered counterparts, unless you let ME build it.... >_<

You know, yours is the first non-flying wing design I've seen fly. I've seen a few in pictures, but never flying. Flying wing, though, seen dozens, even first-hand. Any reason for that other than personal preference?

Several, perhaps; preference, flying location, flying style...

Flying wings are a bit more versatile: they can fly in a greater range of conditions. They are also usually more durable, with less parts to build and break. They're more maneuverable, and lend themselves to combat (which is really fun with lots of planes). The fewer-parts aspect also means they're generally cheaper, which makes them more appealing. But that versatility comes at the cost of not being great "big wind" flyers; they don't tend to have the energy-retention needed to punch through high winds efficiently. That's where slender designs like the "Shredda" really shine.