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Lightest Aircraft Possible Challenge - (roofus4)

532 roofus4 9.1 years ago

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Challenge started by Shlagkill... Rules: (1) It must be powered and it can not be a glider. (2) It must be able to take off before the runway ends. (3) Weight is of plane in the hangar and includes detachable parts. This is my entry, weighing in at 1106 lbs. Hold the elevator all the way back, then advance the throttle. Keep holding the elevator back until she lifts off at about 110 mph.

General Characteristics

Created On iOS
Wingspan 13.5ft (4.1m)
Length 11.1ft (3.4m)
Height 4.9ft (1.5m)
Empty Weight 1,051lbs (477kg)
Loaded Weight 1,106lbs (501kg)

Performance

Power/Weight Ratio 0.728
Wing Loading 35.4lbs/ft² (172.7kg/m²)
Wing Area 31.3ft² (2.9m²)
Drag Points 541

Parts

Number of Parts 8
Control Surfaces 4
Performance Cost 66

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564 Anselm

My entry: 837 lbs:
https://www.simpleplanes.com/a/DpoBB1/Lightest-Aircraft-Challenge

+0 7.1 years ago
532 roofus4

Thanks for the kudos, Shlagkill! It's a fun challenge. One can spend hours trying different configurations.
+0 9.1 years ago
303 Shlagkill

You Win, congratulations!!! If you want an extra challenge try making one under 1,000 pounds.
+0 9.1 years ago
532 roofus4

I wonder if different platforms perform differently. I am using an iPad air. I am able to take the airplane off consistently over and over without a problem.
+0 9.1 years ago
360 EricWi

Can not take off.
+0 9.1 years ago

Lightest Aircraft Possible Challenge - (roofus4)

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