Sailplane + Winch
10.7k SajabAerospace
6.6 years ago
Auto Credit Based on SajabAerospace's Sailplane + Winch
Here is a sailplane glider i built. It has large, high aspect ratio wings and a lightweight, low drag design, which allows it to maintain stable flight at speeds under 40mph. It also has a launcher somewhat similar to the winch launchers used by gliding clubs in real life. To launch, move the VTOL slider up as far as it goes, then use action group 1 to launch. When the glider levels off, activate group 2 to detach the aircraft feom the launch cable, and retract the gear. Then its just a matter of coordinatingpitch, roll, rudder and speedbrake inputs to maintain level flight for as long as possible, before executing a safe, controlled landing.
Specifications
Spotlights
- phanps 6.6 years ago
General Characteristics
- Predecessor Sailplane + Winch
- Created On iOS
- Wingspan 81.3ft (24.8m)
- Length 713.2ft (217.4m)
- Height 9.5ft (2.9m)
- Empty Weight 4,886lbs (2,216kg)
- Loaded Weight 483,464lbs (219,296kg)
Performance
- Wing Loading 956.6lbs/ft2 (4,670.4kg/m2)
- Wing Area 505.4ft2 (47.0m2)
- Drag Points 5251
Parts
- Number of Parts 93
- Control Surfaces 5
- Performance Cost 541
Thanks for the upvote and feedback. I'm aware of some of the gliders shortcomings, but editing such a large build is rather difficult, as it seems to give the build camera a seizure. @EternalDarkness
Nice winch system. Glider could be a bit smoother on controls, and have a bit more roll authority, but it's not bad.
@SajabAerospace you're welcome. Here, have a spotlight too. I really enjoy this.
Thanks for the upvote @phanps