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Le-6 Pointer

11.8k jlewisifer  5.2 years ago
Auto Credit Based on EternalDarkness's General Aviation Challenge [CLOSED]

In true Lewcorp Aerodynamics fashion we take all of our general aviation styling cues from the 1950s. You won't find fancy carbon fibers, resins and jet propulsion in our dirty old hanger at the end of the municipal airport access road... just Aluminum, rivets, and props.

Much like its predecessor, the Le-5 Sighthound, the Le-6 was largely inspired by the Erco Ercoupe, only with a modern engine, extended nacelle, updated two person cockpit, and retracting landing gear. The Le-6 Pointer is a two seater with exceptional stability and simplicity that makes for a great trainer. or all around set of wings for the aviation enthusiast.

This version is presented in resplendent polished aluminum with a black and gold two tone paint job. The cockpit has been made a bit more sporty with a stick instead of yolk, navigational display and much more comfortable seats. For your convenience we even included a step on the right wing to aid in mounting your faithful steed.

Instructions are quite simple- Full Throttle for take off. With neutral trim it is very close to level at full throttle and 117 mph. AG 1 turns on the position, anti-collision and landing lights and also lights up the instruments in the cockpit. To land, throttle back to about 35% and ease it on down to sweet mother earth. The pointer should take off and land quite easily and is fairly stable at low air speeds. Take the Pointer for a spin, go practice some stalls or do some sunset sightseeing around the islands, either way, please enjoy.

General Characteristics

  • Predecessor General Aviation Challenge [CLOSED]
  • Created On Windows
  • Wingspan 32.4ft (9.9m)
  • Length 26.3ft (8.0m)
  • Height 8.0ft (2.4m)
  • Empty Weight 2,395lbs (1,086kg)
  • Loaded Weight 2,744lbs (1,244kg)

Performance

  • Horse Power/Weight Ratio 0.163
  • Wing Loading 4.1lbs/ft2 (20.3kg/m2)
  • Wing Area 661.5ft2 (61.5m2)
  • Drag Points 6111

Parts

  • Number of Parts 186
  • Control Surfaces 12
  • Performance Cost 792
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    11.8k jlewisifer

    Thank you, @Zott

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    @Quec @Tw1st3dPs7ch0 thank you guys for checking it out.

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    @Treadmill103 @SakuraSaku Thank you both, i really appreciate it.

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    @EternalDarkness Thanks for a well orchestrated challenge!

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    8,909 SakuraSaku

    nice bulid!

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    Thanks for the entry.

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    @SodiumChloride thanks

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    @Brields95 very cool!

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    I met Ray Stits so this one hits home.

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    @Notaleopard Thanks for checking it out!

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