Slope Jump Section mapped

We have recently mapped the curvature of the slope on a Tamiya Junior Circuit Slope Section in order to study the effectiveness of brakes and flight trajectory. After a painstaking process of taking measurement points and cross checking, we have the result (in mm accuracy)!

While many would assume the curvature is symmetrical, meaning the curve going up is similar to the curve flattening on the top. Many models and illustrations we found on the internet are like this. However from our measurements, we found that it is not the case, it is actually asymmetrical with a steeper up slope and a flatter plateau. The steeper up slope curvature design should help the brakes to engage sooner.

The slope section base length is 54cm (standard junior circuit length), slope height 11.85cm and slope incline angle is 15 degrees.

Here is a copy of the measurement result (in CSV)

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