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Ptero Motor Glider

7,120 Firgreen  2.7 years ago

This motorglider was inspired by the Pteranodon, a large flying dinosaur.

No activation groups, just use throttle to speed up.
Roll, Pitch, Yawn and Trim work as usual.
For flying without losing altitude set trim to around 70% after retracting the landing gear.

The extra weight on the front end is important for stabilisation in during descent.

Thanks to hardy57. He designed the instruments and make them fit in this tiny build.

left lever: throttle
left display: airspeed
middle display: fuel
right display orange: altitude ground
right display white: altitude
right lever: trim
green light/switch: landing gear

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General Characteristics

  • Created On Windows
  • Wingspan 36.8ft (11.2m)
  • Length 14.8ft (4.5m)
  • Height 6.6ft (2.0m)
  • Empty Weight 1,675lbs (759kg)
  • Loaded Weight 1,808lbs (820kg)

Performance

  • Horse Power/Weight Ratio 0.138
  • Wing Loading 6.2lbs/ft2 (30.1kg/m2)
  • Wing Area 293.3ft2 (27.3m2)
  • Drag Points 2153

Parts

  • Number of Parts 170
  • Control Surfaces 6
  • Performance Cost 772
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    7,120 Firgreen

    @Sergio666 Thank YOU!

    +1 2.7 years ago
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    60.8k Sergio666

    Still, great job, buddy, I had a great time flying this gem, greetings @Firgreen

    2.7 years ago
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    7,120 Firgreen

    @Sergio666 thx, hardy57 has made the controls panel. Take a look at his builds.

    2.7 years ago
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    60.8k Sergio666

    Hello friend, you have given me a great idea with your control panel, I have been thinking about how to move the needles on the control panel, you are a genius! Great job! @Firgreen

    2.7 years ago