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Boeing L-15 Scout

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The Boeing L-15 Scout or YL-15 was a small, piston engine liaison aircraft built by Boeing in very small numbers after World War II. It was a short take-off and landing (STOL) aircraft powered by a 125 hp Lycoming engine. The L-15 was an attempt by Boeing to expand its product line as World War II drew to a close and Boeing's production of combat aircraft declined. Boeing decided against marketing the L-15 as a general aviation aircraft, and the twelve that were produced went to the United States Army for testing then were transferred to the U.S. Fish and Wildlife Service in Alaska for various duties.

Flight Controls

-Standard Flight Controls
-VTOL for Flaps
-Trim for Trim
-G for Door and Windows
Does need a smidge of trim for level flight at max speed (~115 MPH)

As Always

A fun little scout plane. Super interesting concept and it makes for a great observation plane as it flies very slowly. Like I said above, needs a bit of trim once airborne for level flight. Couldn't find the right balance when adding wings. Overall, I'm happy with how she turned out. She looks the part, and I hope you like it too. As always, please let me know if you have any suggestions or improvement or if there is a vehicle you would like to see recreated. Thank you so much for stopping by, and enjoy your flight!!

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General Characteristics

  • Successors 5 airplane(s) +49 bonus
  • Created On Windows
  • Wingspan 40.3ft (12.3m)
  • Length 25.9ft (7.9m)
  • Height 11.0ft (3.4m)
  • Empty Weight 4,698lbs (2,131kg)
  • Loaded Weight 4,803lbs (2,178kg)

Performance

  • Horse Power/Weight Ratio 0.145
  • Wing Loading 16.1lbs/ft2 (78.5kg/m2)
  • Wing Area 298.7ft2 (27.8m2)
  • Drag Points 6751

Parts

  • Number of Parts 255
  • Control Surfaces 6
  • Performance Cost 1,023
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    45.4k Sgtk

    @Tang0five Thank you!!

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    52.5k Tang0five

    Fantastic! So nearly platinum and rightly so!

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    @BogdanX
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    Thank you both!!

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    @Sgtk
    Yup. Hats off to the ATC that manages the insane traffic!

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    45.4k Sgtk

    @JohnnyBoythePilot Airventure week makes that airport the busiest runway in the world. Hope you can make it!!

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    @Sgtk
    Yea I'd like to go there someday, but not just go there, I'd like to fly there too!

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    45.4k Sgtk

    @JohnnyBoythePilot Nice!! I ised to spend my summers going to airventure. Miss that place...

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    @Sgtk
    Yea I know about Oshkosh and EAA. I'm a Young Eagles member with the EAA.

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    101k Wallaby

    @Sgtk np!

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    45.4k Sgtk

    Thanks @ForeverPie!!

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    45.4k Sgtk

    @JohnnyBoythePilot There is only one yes. It's at the EAA Airventure is Oshkosh WI. If you have the chance to go, its super worth it. Thank you for the upvote!!

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    Too bad Boeing didn't mass produce this. I think there is only one left in existence that is in flying condition.

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    45.4k Sgtk

    Thank you @SpartanAirplanes!!

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    45.4k Sgtk

    @GINGER01 Thank you so much!!

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    8,281 12ocketguy

    I love the detail that you have done in the cockpit. Nice job.

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    7,410 Fishy26

    Very realistic @Sgtk

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    45.4k Sgtk

    Thank you @Fishy26

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    @Benkelmans
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    Thank you all so much!!

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    @RCBOSS Thank you!!

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    4,080 RCBOSS

    Awesome, what a rare bird

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    @Brields95 Thank you

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    O for originality

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    @Serkonda
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    Thank you both!!

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    Thank you @grizzlitn!!

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    @Sgtk np,Mate!

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