3-axis
Weight Shift
The 3-Axis Aircraft:
Think of these like regular airplanes you see at airports. They have wings, tail, and a pilot in a cockpit. The pilot uses special flaps on the wings and tail to make the airplane go up, down, left, right, and turn.
Weight Shift Aircraft:
These are a bit different. Picture a small flying cart with a big kite-like wing above it. Instead of using flaps, the pilot moves their body and uses a bar to control the cart’s movements. By leaning or pushing/pulling the bar, the pilot makes the cart go in different directions.
What’s Easier to Fly?
Weight shift aircraft are simpler to fly because the controls are more like using your body to steer a bicycle. Regular airplanes require more training because the controls are more like driving a car, with pedals and a steering wheel.
Where Can They Fly?
Regular airplanes need runways, like roads in the sky, to take off and land. Weight shift aircraft can take off and land in shorter spaces, like a grass field. This makes them more versatile for flying in different places.
How Do They Feel?
Regular airplanes can go faster and do more tricks in the sky. Weight shift aircraft are slower, but they give you a better view and a more relaxed flying experience.
Choosing the Right One:
It depends on what you want. If you like the idea of steering with your body and want a simpler flying experience, a weight shift aircraft might be for you. If you’re more interested in speed and advanced maneuvers, a regular airplane (3-axis) is a better choice.
