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NASA QSRA

25.2k A5mod3us  9.5 years ago
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The DHC-5 QSRA variant was a NASA research aircraft modified to study and develop STOL technology.

READ BEFORE FLYING!

Features working flaps, and adjustable trim.

AG-1 - Trim
AG-2 - Flaps

Before take-off, I recommend activating AG-1, and setting it just slightly below the middle mark. Then deactivate AG-1 and Activate AG-2. VTOL slider all the way down for full flaps. Throttle to about 20% to start your run-up, and when you have a little speed (about 40-50 mph) throttle up to full and pull back modestly on the stick. Once in flight, raise and lock flaps. You can now reactivate AG-1 if you desire and adjust the trim to your liking.

I recommend flying at around 75% thrust, and bank carefully at speeds nearing 500mph, as the wingtips may sheer off.

HAPPY FLYING!

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General Characteristics

  • Created On Windows
  • Wingspan 58.8ft (17.9m)
  • Length 51.5ft (15.7m)
  • Height 20.4ft (6.2m)
  • Empty Weight 17,978lbs (8,155kg)
  • Loaded Weight 28,053lbs (12,724kg)

Performance

  • Power/Weight Ratio 2.563
  • Wing Loading 14.0lbs/ft2 (68.3kg/m2)
  • Wing Area 2,005.7ft2 (186.3m2)
  • Drag Points 4743

Parts

  • Number of Parts 224
  • Control Surfaces 5
  • Performance Cost 682
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    17.8k SunFire
    Cool( ⊙ o ⊙ )
    9.5 years ago
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    1,711 srduval
    Looks awesome!
    9.5 years ago
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    1,702 ZFM99
    holy awesome
    9.5 years ago
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    25.2k A5mod3us
    @Dynimerous That's awesome! I'm super jealous!
    9.5 years ago
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    17.5k Dynimerous
    I actually saw the real thing (or one of them) at the NASA Ames Anniversary open house! Really cool.
    9.5 years ago
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    77.9k Cedy117
    will do :)@A5mod3us
    9.5 years ago
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    25.2k A5mod3us
    @Cedy117 Well, rip the engines off of this one and tack them to yours :P
    9.5 years ago
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    77.9k Cedy117
    Very cool I wonder what my DHC 5 would look like with the QRSA modifications
    9.5 years ago
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    25.2k A5mod3us
    @Rambo1050 Oh, good catch. Typo on my part. I'll fix it.
    9.5 years ago
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    5,698 AceOfSpade
    Why do you deactivate ag1 then reactivate them for flaps when they're ag2?
    9.5 years ago
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    25.2k A5mod3us
    @JMicah4 Thank you! :D I added some flight instructions if you'd like to give them a read.
    9.5 years ago
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    46.7k JMicah4
    WOW
    9.5 years ago