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ZF-2 Autogiro

9,101 Elicushman  4.6 years ago
Auto Credit Based on Elicushman's ZF-2 Kolibri

Ok, this is my first real attempt at making an actual autogiro. For those who dont know, an autogiro uses a propeller to move, like a plane, but its lift is generated by the wind blowing against a non-powered rotor. The rotor begins to spin as the aircraft moves foreward, creating lift, a bit like a helicopter. That being said, im not the most qualified person to talk about this. This craft is based on an older build i made, and it only kinda works. Its very shakey in flight, but it works. You adjust the rotor pitch with the vtol slider. I recommend taking off with the prop at 100% and rotors at full vtol tilt. Then in flight, lower the vtol to half way. Enjoy!

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General Characteristics

  • Predecessor ZF-2 Kolibri
  • Created On iOS
  • Wingspan 42.7ft (13.0m)
  • Length 41.9ft (12.8m)
  • Height 13.8ft (4.2m)
  • Empty Weight 5,673lbs (2,573kg)
  • Loaded Weight 6,592lbs (2,990kg)

Performance

  • Power/Weight Ratio 17.043
  • Horse Power/Weight Ratio 0.303
  • Wing Loading 20.2lbs/ft2 (98.4kg/m2)
  • Wing Area 327.1ft2 (30.4m2)
  • Drag Points 4458

Parts

  • Number of Parts 96
  • Control Surfaces 13
  • Performance Cost 516
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    9,101 Elicushman

    Thanks! @Gbhole

    4.6 years ago
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    9,101 Elicushman

    I think I first found out about them in an old book about the history of helicopters. It was a fun read @Mustang51

    +1 4.6 years ago
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    9,101 Elicushman

    Thanks! @ACEPILOT109

    4.6 years ago
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    25.5k Mustang51

    @Elicushman I definitely agree! They’re very fun to fly in SP

    4.6 years ago
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    @Elicushman this is really cool (:

    4.6 years ago
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    9,101 Elicushman

    Thank you so much @ACEPILOT109

    4.6 years ago
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    9,101 Elicushman

    Thanks! It’s definitely a little shaky, but autogiros are just one of my favorite types of aircraft ever. @Mustang51

    4.6 years ago
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    25.5k Mustang51

    This is a real nice build! A delight to fly and quite cute too

    4.6 years ago