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Ultralight Paraplane

11.9k Overland  8.1 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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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
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    11.9k Overland

    Nope SoCal @AdvancedAeronautics

    8.1 years ago
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    Innovative!

    8.1 years ago
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    This is to cool!

    8.1 years ago
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    15.6k Rcb1235

    This is amazing!

    8.1 years ago
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    32.3k CRJ900Pilot

    Super fun! It doesn't look that great, but the concept and the fact that it works this well BLOWS MY MIND!

    8.1 years ago
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    No one else made this design! 😵It's very nice and looks simple to make in real life! 😝

    8.1 years ago
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    25.2k kikasshes

    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!!

    8.1 years ago