Introduction
So I wanted something that was under 350parts (boring i know) while still being a bit querky, i saw the Dornier 31 and thought i could adapt that principle to a much smaller ground attack aircraft, hence the Dave was created =)
Controls
AG2 = start the standard forward propulsion engines
AG4 = drop the drop tanks.
AG5 = Start the VTOL proceedure
LG = landing Gear
VTOL = adjust VTOL nozzle positions upto 10degrees in either direction
TRIM = trim elevator
VTOL takeoff proceedure
Press AG 5, increase throttle to 100%, aircraft lifts, apply some pitch up to keep it level or allow the nose to drop to commence gaining forward momentum (this can also be assisted by adjusting VTOL nozzles with VTOL slider). Once the aircraft exceeds 150kts activate AG2 to increase forward speed, once over about 180kts de-activate AG5.
Landing is just this in reverse really.
Specifications
Spotlights
- This craft is curated
General Characteristics
- Successors 1 airplane(s)
- Created On Windows
- Wingspan 31.1ft (9.5m)
- Length 42.4ft (12.9m)
- Height 19.0ft (5.8m)
- Empty Weight 4,769lbs (2,163kg)
- Loaded Weight 16,316lbs (7,400kg)
Performance
- Power/Weight Ratio 3.181
- Wing Loading 52.0lbs/ft2 (253.9kg/m2)
- Wing Area 313.8ft2 (29.2m2)
- Drag Points 3505
Parts
- Number of Parts 349
- Control Surfaces 3
- Performance Cost 1,560
Nnnnot gonna lie, I initially read this listing's title as:
DJ "Rave" ..... :}
After checking this craft I think it doesn't fit this category, could you please change the tag to Military? It won't be considered for Experimental.
Since your craft suffered from being flagged as a beta craft there's no rush in doing this change if you think that may give you more visibility for a couple of days, but remember changing it, please.
First of all... *clears throat*
First!
And ye, pretty challenging to control it in VTOL and, hehe, funni