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Dragonfly (VTOL)

3,315 Aano78  4 months ago

A VTOL close air support aircraft that has good maneuverability when hovering. This was designed for attacking the convoy, but it also works against small ships. I highly recommend you read the instructions, even though they are lengthy.

AG1 for lights
AG2 for canopy
AG7 for jettison of weapons
AG8 for gyroscope (leaving this on is recommended)

The Dragonfly has three modes, depending where the VTOL slider is at.

Hover (VTOL middle): this is the default mode, throttle 100% to gain altitude, put it around 90% to maintain it, and around 80% to descend. Lean in the direction you want to go, and make sure to use yaw. You should be in this mode for takeoff, landing, attacking a ground target, and when traversing short distances, though you can be in it all the time.

Forward Flight (VTOL up): This is pretty similar to regular flight, though it may be a little harder due to the gyroscope (keep it on though). When transitioning from hover to forward flight, pitch up as much as you can, move the VTOL slider halfway up, wait a bit, then move the VTOL slider all the way up and take control. Keep it in You should use this mode when traveling longer distances and when attacking an air target (while this plane was not designed for air to air combat, it is capable of it). You may also use it when attacking a ground target, though I would recommend hovering for that.

Reverse (VTOL down) You should only use mode when you need to slow down, like when transitioning from forward flight to a hover. When you need to do this, put it in reverse, and wait until you start to visibly lose altitude, then put it in hover.

You should keep it in 100% throttle when in forward flight, and when transitioning to/from it.

When attacking very low to the ground (which I recommend trying since it’s easier to use rockets and guns) keep landing gear down so you can hit the ground without blowing up.

General Characteristics

  • Created On iOS
  • Wingspan 38.2ft (11.6m)
  • Length 36.1ft (11.0m)
  • Height 10.9ft (3.3m)
  • Empty Weight 4,216lbs (1,912kg)
  • Loaded Weight 8,370lbs (3,796kg)

Performance

  • Power/Weight Ratio 1.087
  • Wing Loading 27.6lbs/ft2 (134.7kg/m2)
  • Wing Area 303.3ft2 (28.2m2)
  • Drag Points 3525

Parts

  • Number of Parts 98
  • Control Surfaces 5
  • Performance Cost 555
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    @Aano78 ok thanks

    4 months ago
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    3,315 Aano78

    @Catdog613 If you want to make a vtol plane check out this tutorial (it’s what I used to figure out how to make this)
    https://www.simpleplanes.com/a/Fcdc5u/VTOL-Tutorial-for-Beginners#google_vignette
    You are welcome to repaint and repost as long as there is an auto-credit (as long as you don’t do anything weird like transfer it to another build it should appear). Also, if you make any changes that are not 100% visual (adding or changing a part in ways other than paint), make sure that the Center of Thrust lines up vertically with the Center of Mass, and test it once you are done.

    If you have any questions in making/modifying a vtol plane that the tutorial didn’t answer, reply to me

    4 months ago
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    Good job for the life of me I can't make a vtol plane also do you care if I re paint it and post it I will give credit to you

    4 months ago