Ultralight Paraplane
11.9k Overland
8.2 years ago
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I know others have done this same thing, but i wanted a hand at it... Flies, and lands well... Slow as molasses in Maine in December... Trim down 100%, Throttle up to 100%, reach ground speed of ~40, A1 to deploy chutes, and Vtol down 100% to aim thurst. Adjust trim for altitude. Turn with roll.
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- Himynameiswalrus 8.2 years ago
General Characteristics
- Created On iOS
- Wingspan 21.7ft (6.6m)
- Length 16.2ft (4.9m)
- Height 9.9ft (3.0m)
- Empty Weight 2,756lbs (1,250kg)
- Loaded Weight 2,756lbs (1,250kg)
Performance
- Horse Power/Weight Ratio 0.362
- Wing Loading 439,839.3lbs/ft2 (2,147,483.6kg/m2)
- Wing Area 0.0ft2 (0.0m2)
- Drag Points 5040
Parts
- Number of Parts 89
- Control Surfaces 0
- Performance Cost 494
Nope SoCal @AdvancedAeronautics
Innovative!
This is to cool!
This is amazing!
Super fun! It doesn't look that great, but the concept and the fact that it works this well BLOWS MY MIND!
No one else made this design! 😵It's very nice and looks simple to make in real life! 😝
Nice! I hadn't seen this before. For a nice descent, have trim and VTOL all the way down and reduce throttle to ~85%. Bump up to ~88% right before landing and shut the throttle and engage the brakes as soon as the wheels touch. Boom! Awesome landing @28mph!!