Inspired by cesna plane models, I finally had the patience to build one. This creation has simple controls and very good maneuverability, it makes turns without disability with the rudder (yaw) unlike many SP planes, and it is possible to make a turn using just its rudder, this is a huge advantage in landings. Commands: * Open doors in gr 1,2,3,4,8 * Use flaps on gr 5
Specifications
General Characteristics
- Created On Android
- Wingspan 30.2ft (9.2m)
- Length 19.6ft (6.0m)
- Height 10.1ft (3.1m)
- Empty Weight N/A
- Loaded Weight 920lbs (417kg)
Performance
- Power/Weight Ratio 36.606
- Horse Power/Weight Ratio 48867.048
- Wing Loading 1.7lbs/ft2 (8.5kg/m2)
- Wing Area 528.1ft2 (49.1m2)
- Drag Points 2902
Parts
- Number of Parts 281
- Control Surfaces 1
- Performance Cost 1,268
This build looks great in VR, but I agree with @EternalDarkness that the engine is way too powerful. If you reduce engine power, tag me on the post and I'll review it again for curation.
It's a decent build, but not great. Improvements to it shouldn't be particularly difficult.
First thing, and the biggest problem I've noticed is the engine power. Engine should be only 4% as powerful. It gives perfect performance at 4% throttle.
Next thing is extreme pitch authority. While good for STOL, it's a bit too much for cruising. Not necessarily a problem though.
I also advise investing a bit more work into wings. With slicing, airfoils are now very easy to make. Here's my method. Wing should also be considerably thicker.
Main landing gear is a bit tall. Also, on planes like this, doors are usually only on one side, and rear doors are usually smaller and open towards the back, with no column between them. That leaves a lot of space for both pilot and passenger to enter while minimizing complexity and reducing disruption of airframe structural elements.