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PB2 Flying Boat

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The PB2 Flying Boat offers a great combination of amphibious operation and excellent in-air handling qualities. Its twin propeller propulsion plant allows for long flight ranges at a slower speed. Twin pontoons (braced to the main wing) offer stability for water taxiing and air brakes will bring the PB2 to a graceful stop. Finally, an all-moving horizontal stab allows for pitch trim adjustments - particularly useful during the approach glide. Use the left hand trim slider to relax column forces - pull aft (down) on the slider for nose-up trim.

NOTES TO PILOT:
Use caution on runway takeoffs to prevent striking the vertical stabs.
Keep about 10% power on final approach to prevent stalls (around 90 mph) and maintain aft stick during water landings during air braking to keep the nose from dipping.

General Characteristics

  • Created On iOS
  • Wingspan 32.5ft (9.9m)
  • Length 23.7ft (7.2m)
  • Height 8.9ft (2.7m)
  • Empty Weight 4,487lbs (2,035kg)
  • Loaded Weight 5,276lbs (2,393kg)

Performance

  • Power/Weight Ratio 0.851
  • Wing Loading 25.1lbs/ft2 (122.3kg/m2)
  • Wing Area 210.6ft2 (19.6m2)
  • Drag Points 3006

Parts

  • Number of Parts 76
  • Control Surfaces 8
  • Performance Cost 354