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Simple High Wing Float Plane

884 Bob06  8.6 years ago
181 downloads
Auto Credit Based on Bob06's Simple Beech 18

Based off the body of my original beech 18. Modified engines. Constant back pressure required to lift off the water. Land with back pressure and around 130-135 knts and full idle on touch down.

General Characteristics

  • Predecessor Simple Beech 18
  • Created On Windows
  • Wingspan 46.5ft (14.2m)
  • Length 32.5ft (9.9m)
  • Height 12.9ft (3.9m)
  • Empty Weight 5,570lbs (2,526kg)
  • Loaded Weight 6,581lbs (2,985kg)

Performance

  • Horse Power/Weight Ratio 0.607
  • Wing Loading 22.4lbs/ft2 (109.2kg/m2)
  • Wing Area 294.2ft2 (27.3m2)
  • Drag Points 5352

Parts

  • Number of Parts 47
  • Control Surfaces 14
  • Performance Cost 244