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
Specifications
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