Auto Credit Based on Supercraft888's (Closed) Bi-Plane challenge
The PBI P5 "Mink" is an earlier model aircraft, produced around 1952. Its amphibious floats allow it to land almost anywhere. Due to its heavier design, allowing transport of up to 8 people as well as cargo, it's preferred by both charter airlines and individuals looking for a short vacation by a mountain lake.
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AG1 for landing lights, AG2 for beacon.
It has a tendency to pitch downward, sometimes flipping out of control.
Trim can fix this easily.
--WATER TAKEOFF INSTRUCTIONS--
Throttle to 100%.
Pull back fully until off water.
Takeoff around 110 mph.
Trim as desired.
Specifications
General Characteristics
- Predecessor (Closed) Bi-Plane challenge
- Created On Windows
- Wingspan 43.8ft (13.4m)
- Length 32.4ft (9.9m)
- Height 12.6ft (3.8m)
- Empty Weight 9,421lbs (4,273kg)
- Loaded Weight 12,388lbs (5,619kg)
Performance
- Horse Power/Weight Ratio 0.121
- Wing Loading 25.4lbs/ft2 (123.9kg/m2)
- Wing Area 488.1ft2 (45.3m2)
- Drag Points 12336
Parts
- Number of Parts 122
- Control Surfaces 8
- Performance Cost 540
Hmmmm, I can't fly this. But I shall grade it anyway
-rating-
10/10 on aesthetics
2/10 on prefomance, it's near impossible to take off, even with trim it fails to fly for more than a few seconds before plummeting down
8.5/10 on description, you have instructions and you gave a brief bio on the craft.
1/10 for fun, this would be rated higher if it could fly
-overall-
21/40