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Experimental VTOL

1,711 srduval  8.9 years ago
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rotaters go 120 degrees, so you can use it to reverse thrust if needed. If you took off vertically (vtol up), you need to get a decent amount of forward airspeed before you can bring the props down. Igniting the two body engines will help with action group 5

General Characteristics

  • Created On Android
  • Wingspan 46.9ft (14.3m)
  • Length 62.9ft (19.2m)
  • Height 21.1ft (6.4m)
  • Empty Weight 17,290lbs (7,843kg)
  • Loaded Weight 21,826lbs (9,900kg)

Performance

  • Power/Weight Ratio 3.397
  • Wing Loading 44.7lbs/ft2 (218.2kg/m2)
  • Wing Area 488.4ft2 (45.4m2)
  • Drag Points 9260

Parts

  • Number of Parts 107
  • Control Surfaces 5
  • Performance Cost 525
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    1,711 srduval
    @ahappyape Thanks for the rating, I've speculated that the drag is to high for it to really kick into gear. I might try another version where the props rotate in for high speed flight... If I can figure out how to coordinate the rotators with the vtol nozzles
    8.9 years ago
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    11.3k ahappyape
    Good! I see you kept the detachable wings :-) its a shame your rockets don't add much mph - probs air resistance too high? Anyways great idea.
    8.9 years ago
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    1,711 srduval
    @ahappyape I will check it out tonight/tomorrow
    8.9 years ago
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    11.3k ahappyape
    @srduval I downloaded just now. Will have a proper fly in the morning if that's OK - give me time to go through it properly. I not long ago released a plane "valfor" - not many people seemed to take a look. Would love your feedback on it.
    8.9 years ago
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    1,711 srduval
    @ahappyape give this clunker a try. Maneuverability isn't the best but once it gets going with some forward air speed it doesn't do to bad
    8.9 years ago
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    1,711 srduval
    @LordofLego Thanks! I try and provide instructions when it isn't obvious how to fly this. I uploaded this with the instructions missing with the intent to go back and update once I had confirmed/tested some controls, but got side tracked
    8.9 years ago
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    1,711 srduval
    @LordofLego, I updated to provide some more instructions on how to fly. It is a little quirky to fly, but it will fly. I've had trouble doing the landing portion, on my phone. PC might be a little easier to control a landing
    8.9 years ago
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    16.2k LordofLego
    I can fly it now!
    8.9 years ago