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Level Flight Challenge

21.6k F4f879  6.3 years ago
139 downloads
Auto Credit Based on SledDriver's Level Flight Challenge [closed]

How does this one do? I do t have a computer to test...

General Characteristics

  • Predecessor Level Flight Challenge [closed]
  • Created On iOS
  • Wingspan 24.3ft (7.4m)
  • Length 50.6ft (15.4m)
  • Height 8.9ft (2.7m)
  • Empty Weight N/A
  • Loaded Weight 10,308lbs (4,675kg)

Performance

  • Power/Weight Ratio 6.54
  • Wing Loading 6.5lbs/ft2 (31.6kg/m2)
  • Wing Area 1,593.7ft2 (148.1m2)
  • Drag Points 1871

Parts

  • Number of Parts 35
  • Control Surfaces 12
  • Performance Cost 428
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    21.6k F4f879

    Sounds good, thanks! @SledDriver

    6.3 years ago
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    197k SledDriver

    @F4f879 Try reducing the size of the control surfaces so maneuvers are smoother.

    Once the challenge ends, I'll post a tutorial showing how to build something that flies level. It only takes a few minutes :)

    6.3 years ago
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    21.6k F4f879

    Lol that's true, but I don't have a steady enough hand to make it even aim level @SledDriver

    6.3 years ago
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    197k SledDriver

    @F4f879 You don't really need autopilot to build a level-flying plane -- the autopilot is just to have a standard way to level out each entry, to eliminate human error.

    To simulate test conditions, you can take off from Wright, turn around and fly some distance, then turn around again to give yourself plenty of distance to the destroyer. Then you can manually level out your plane, and then release the controls as you pass the destroyer.

    6.3 years ago
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    21.6k F4f879

    Thanks for the test! I wish autopilot was available on mobile @SledDriver

    6.3 years ago
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    197k SledDriver

    @F4f879 This one doesn't fly level even on autopilot -- it keeps losing altitude, and when autopilot is disengaged, it keeps going down and into the water rather quickly.

    6.3 years ago
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    21.6k F4f879

    Awesome, I guess it needs more balancing then :) @Mostly

    6.3 years ago
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    31.3k Mostly

    @F4f879 Takes a long time to take off/accelerate, at low altitudes, the aircraft drifts down at the slightest, but at higher altitudes, it's perfectly straight.

    6.3 years ago
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    21.6k F4f879

    How did she do? @Mostly

    6.3 years ago
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    31.3k Mostly

    @F4f879 hehe yes

    6.3 years ago
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    21.6k F4f879

    @DarthAbhinav @Mostly would one of you gents kindly test this plane out?

    6.3 years ago
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    63.0k EpicPigster1

    @F4f879 yaaaay!!!

    6.3 years ago
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    21.6k F4f879

    Lol yes, I've been a bit inactive lately. Don't worry, F6F and spitfire mk ix coming soon! @EpicPigster1

    6.3 years ago
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    63.0k EpicPigster1

    YAAAY YOU ARE STILL ALIVE!

    6.3 years ago
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    21.6k F4f879

    @SledDriver

    6.3 years ago