My take on the Tail Sitter Challenge. I used a gyroscope to stabilise the plane during vertical flight phases. Instructions for takeoff and landing available in the file. Note that takeoff is easy, but landing is difficult, although the plane can also be landed horizontally
Specifications
General Characteristics
- Created On Windows
- Wingspan 24.3ft (7.4m)
- Length 13.3ft (4.1m)
- Height 20.6ft (6.3m)
- Empty Weight 2,720lbs (1,234kg)
- Loaded Weight 3,252lbs (1,475kg)
Performance
- Horse Power/Weight Ratio 0.307
- Wing Loading 24.7lbs/ft2 (120.4kg/m2)
- Wing Area 131.9ft2 (12.3m2)
- Drag Points 3534
Parts
- Number of Parts 20
- Control Surfaces 5
- Performance Cost 204
