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Self-Launch Glider

194 simonjb  7.3 years ago

A self-launching high aspect ratio motor glider. Use the small engine to launch yourself into the air! Climb to over 6000ft (ideal 25-30 degrees pitch) with the onboard fuel. INSTRUCTIONS: Press 1 to enable lights. Press 2 during takeoff to drop rear wheel, retract other gear normally. At the top of climb, execute a parabolic arc downards, and press 3 to separate the engine, which will parachute back to earth. Press 4 to enable spoilers for landing, which are controlled with the brake. Enjoy!

General Characteristics

  • Successors 1 airplane(s)
  • Created On Windows
  • Wingspan 78.7ft (24.0m)
  • Length 30.3ft (9.3m)
  • Height 11.0ft (3.3m)
  • Empty Weight 3,204lbs (1,453kg)
  • Loaded Weight 3,225lbs (1,462kg)

Performance

  • Horse Power/Weight Ratio 0.093
  • Wing Loading 11.4lbs/ft2 (55.9kg/m2)
  • Wing Area 281.9ft2 (26.2m2)
  • Drag Points 1429

Parts

  • Number of Parts 36
  • Control Surfaces 5
  • Performance Cost 332