The first flight by a a human was taken in 1783 by the Montgolfier Brothers. They had launched several animals in a previous version of the balloon. In attendance was Founding Father Benjamin Franklin and several other dignitaries. Now you have the chance to recreate that famous flight! Rules: It has to look historically accurate and be able to fly properly.
Specifications
General Characteristics
- Created On iOS
- Wingspan 8.2ft (2.5m)
- Length 6.6ft (2.0m)
- Height 20.5ft (6.3m)
- Empty Weight 6,305lbs (2,860kg)
- Loaded Weight 6,571lbs (2,980kg)
Performance
- Power/Weight Ratio 3.078
- Wing Loading 439,839.3lbs/ft2 (2,147,483.6kg/m2)
- Wing Area 0.0ft2 (0.0m2)
- Drag Points 12133
Parts
- Number of Parts 137
- Control Surfaces 0
- Performance Cost 262
G Wash is gonna be 287 soon, HURRY UP!
For those of you starting to get working, there is a new rule change. I don’t have a computer so this has to be IPad friendly! That basically means less than 1500 parts.