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Sunwing Ultralight

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Auto Credit Based on Dragoranos's (CLOSED).SP Ultralight Challenge

For the SP Ultralight Challenge!

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Created to be a very small and cost-effective ultralight, the Sunwing Ultralight was plagued by flight issues due largely to the rear engine placement. Without being able to come up with a conventional solution without making the plane to heavy to fly or incredibly expensive, the plans were almost scrapped. However, the designers found a solution using the flaps to generate the necessary lift to counteract flight issues. The plan worked, and the Sunwing went on sale, marketed as an affordable and conveniently sized airplane to bring air travel to the average consumer.

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Controls:

AG8 For engine
Don’t press landing gear, or your plane will not land in one piece.
VTOL down for stable flight capacity

PLANE WILL NOT FLY WITHOUT VTOL DOWN

Controls in craft instructions in case you forget anything.

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Have fun flying!

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General Characteristics

  • Predecessor (CLOSED).SP Ultralight Challenge
  • Created On iOS
  • Wingspan 19.9ft (6.1m)
  • Length 15.0ft (4.6m)
  • Height 5.4ft (1.7m)
  • Empty Weight N/A
  • Loaded Weight 149lbs (67kg)

Performance

  • Horse Power/Weight Ratio 0.5
  • Wing Loading 1.1lbs/ft2 (5.2kg/m2)
  • Wing Area 141.3ft2 (13.1m2)
  • Drag Points 1163

Parts

  • Number of Parts 73
  • Control Surfaces 10
  • Performance Cost 372