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Helix 1b

257 prreich  8.6 years ago

Short takeoff/landing aircraft. Use VTOL to control engine angle. When taking off or landing, be sure to have at least 80 mph of forward speed. use group 1 + trim to fold wings
*note this aircraft requires forward motion for directional control and stability
*also be careful to avoid ground strikes with propellers. When on ground, avoid tilting propellers forward greater than 45 degrees
*do not tilt propellers back greater than 15 degrees

General Characteristics

  • Created On Android
  • Wingspan 51.1ft (15.6m)
  • Length 28.0ft (8.5m)
  • Height 12.8ft (3.9m)
  • Empty Weight 6,716lbs (3,046kg)
  • Loaded Weight 10,991lbs (4,985kg)

Performance

  • Horse Power/Weight Ratio 0.181
  • Wing Loading 39.4lbs/ft2 (192.4kg/m2)
  • Wing Area 278.9ft2 (25.9m2)
  • Drag Points 3866

Parts

  • Number of Parts 68
  • Control Surfaces 5
  • Performance Cost 516