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Lightning Aircraft Industries GL-35

22.7k FeatherWing  4.8 years ago

History:

The GL-35 is single-seat, ultralight aircraft that was manufactured by Lightning Aircraft Industries in July 2008. The GL-35 is one of the most modern ultralights that have been built (yet…), making use of lots of modern features for aircraft. The GL-35 first took flight in August 2008. The aircraft is powered by an LAI KG-200 piston engine. This makes it so the aircraft goes at a slow-speed, but with the help of the lightweight and design of the wing, it has a small takeoff speed. The slow speed and good lift on the wing means the aircraft doesn’t need flaps. Something unusual about the GL-35 is its twin tail, like you would see on a Lancaster for example. The GL-35 also supports a very modern safety feature, a deployable aircraft parachute, so in the event of an emergency, like an engine failure, the parachute can be deployed.

Controls:

AG-1: Nosewheel
AG-2: Strobe and Beacon lights
AG-3: Landing light
AG-4: Parachute

Take-off and Landing:

For Take-off, set the aircraft to full power, use the rudder and when 70 mph is reached, pull back and lift-off.

For Landing, approach at 80-90 mph and touch-down at 75-80 mph



Creator Notes:
Make sure that the engine isn’t running when the parachute is deployed. Like an actual GA aircraft, this plane will drift to the side on takeoff when at full power

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General Characteristics

  • Created On Windows
  • Wingspan 35.7ft (10.9m)
  • Length 28.7ft (8.7m)
  • Height 11.2ft (3.4m)
  • Empty Weight N/A
  • Loaded Weight 1,426lbs (647kg)

Performance

  • Horse Power/Weight Ratio 0.407
  • Wing Loading 7.0lbs/ft2 (34.4kg/m2)
  • Wing Area 202.4ft2 (18.8m2)
  • Drag Points 8765

Parts

  • Number of Parts 216
  • Control Surfaces 6
  • Performance Cost 745
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    22.7k FeatherWing

    You welcome, have fun making super realistic images @klm747klm747

    4.8 years ago
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    19.0k klm747klm747

    @ND40X Oh, ok! I already have designersuite, you took the first image in the designer I take it? That is really smart, time to make some super realistic images

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    22.7k FeatherWing

    Sure.
    First you get a mod called designersuite, then you get a screenshot you like and edit it in a program and put text on it. Then you save it somewhere where it will be easy to find and with a easy name. Then you open simpleplanes, open the designer, making sure the mod 'DesignerSuite' is active, then go from there. The page for the mod has the information on how to put in a image, then you just screenshot the image when sharing the build. @klm747klm747

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    19.0k klm747klm747

    @ND40X Will you let me know how to get text in the screenshots?

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    22.7k FeatherWing

    Thanks so much @Trainzo

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    38.6k Trainzo

    Nice plane. Great fine job.

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    22.7k FeatherWing

    Thanks @SanitaterAirlines

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    Very good!

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