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Virga Dynamics: La Cierva [version 1.2A]

3,400 VIRGADYNAMICS  7.0 years ago
Auto Credit Based on VIRGADYNAMICS's Virga Dynamics: A5 Blue Jacket

[Please read description before flying] named after the spanish inventor of the gyrocopter this aircraft actually flies in autorotation. This version has had some fixes [see updates below]. This aircraft also includes main and aux tank that can be filled and unfilled.

tilt main rotor back fully with the right slider and press 2 to engage pre rotator to spin up main rotor than disengage.

3 activates rotor brake which can be applied by using the left slider.
79-83% power for cruise or gradual takeoff.
landing and takeoff 120-138 MPH.
Use power to control altitude.
AVOID LOW G CONDITIONS
AVOID ABRUPT FORWARD AND BACK MANEUVERS
DO NOT ATTEMPT TO TAKEOFF WITH ROTOR SPINNING CLOCKWISE

FIXES:
fixed most skidding on takeoff and landing
changed cockpit area
added rotor brake handle
added mast supports
balanced aircraft out for smooth hands free flying in cruise
changed color
smaller teetering hinge

OLDER VERSIONS:
La Cierva [version 1.1 A]

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General Characteristics

  • Predecessor Virga Dynamics: A5 Blue Jacket
  • Successors 3 airplane(s) +119 bonus
  • Created On Windows
  • Wingspan 19.7ft (6.0m)
  • Length 58.4ft (17.8m)
  • Height 23.4ft (7.1m)
  • Empty Weight 8,826lbs (4,003kg)
  • Loaded Weight 9,206lbs (4,175kg)

Performance

  • Power/Weight Ratio 1.464
  • Horse Power/Weight Ratio 0.325
  • Wing Loading 53.0lbs/ft2 (259.0kg/m2)
  • Wing Area 173.5ft2 (16.1m2)
  • Drag Points 8329

Parts

  • Number of Parts 150
  • Control Surfaces 6
  • Performance Cost 810