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Glider towed by C-172 (Updated)

2,691 ESpanop  4.8 years ago
Auto Credit Based on KiVZ's GLIDER towed by C-172

All credit to my friend KiVZ for creating the aircraft. All I did was replace the "rope" with a winch. It may not look as smooth when moving but it's not nearly as sensitive as the rope in his design, which means it's much less prone to exploding during take off.

In case you haven't seen his version, here are some instructions for flying:

1) Take off and gain altitude, preferably slowly. (Note: at this point you're only controlling the Cessna)

2) Once you have reached your desired altitude, activate group 1 to detach the glider and activate its control surfaces.

3) You can now let the Cessna start freefalling and enjoy the glider in its full glory.

Notes:

-While the winch rope isn't as sensitive as the original hinge rope, it's still recommended to gain altitude gradually and control it as smoothly as possible, because you can still lose control fairly easily.

-You can use the VTOL slider to control the Cessna's flaps if you so desire.

General Characteristics

  • Predecessor GLIDER towed by C-172
  • Successors 1 airplane(s)
  • Created On Windows
  • Wingspan 82.0ft (25.0m)
  • Length 161.9ft (49.4m)
  • Height 15.7ft (4.8m)
  • Empty Weight 6,867lbs (3,115kg)
  • Loaded Weight 8,751lbs (3,969kg)

Performance

  • Horse Power/Weight Ratio 0.171
  • Wing Loading 11.5lbs/ft2 (56.2kg/m2)
  • Wing Area 760.3ft2 (70.6m2)
  • Drag Points 4068

Parts

  • Number of Parts 80
  • Control Surfaces 20
  • Performance Cost 538
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    2,691 ESpanop

    @KiVZ Yeah, I figured. That's why I decided to give it an update.

    4.8 years ago
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    8,132 KiVZ

    Nice job dude, yes i forgot to use a hinge cause when i made mine a year ago there wasnt one

    4.8 years ago