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''Jump'' challenge wingless flyer

17.4k Geekpride  8.6 years ago
Auto Credit Based on letsgofast11's "jumping" challenge

This is my entry for the jump challenge. It has no wings, but does have some control and stabilisation from structural panels and engines mounted on rotators. Launching from the ice base is easy, just throttle up to 100% and use normal controls to try to have an upwards pitch of about 30 degrees. Once you've cleared the mountains next to avalanche airport, I recommend activating group 1. This deploys a rear air brake that improves stability. I'd also recommend avoiding the roll controls. They are there but should be used very gently, they have a tendency to send this spinning out of control.

General Characteristics

  • Predecessor "jumping" challenge
  • Created On Windows
  • Wingspan 42.4ft (12.9m)
  • Length 47.9ft (14.6m)
  • Height 12.5ft (3.8m)
  • Empty Weight 17,822lbs (8,084kg)
  • Loaded Weight 29,488lbs (13,375kg)

Performance

  • Power/Weight Ratio 4.572
  • Wing Loading 47.4lbs/ft2 (231.5kg/m2)
  • Wing Area 622.0ft2 (57.8m2)
  • Drag Points 3537

Parts

  • Number of Parts 36
  • Control Surfaces 0
  • Performance Cost 275