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Wisp

26.9k Sunnyskies  8.5 years ago

This featherweight barely registers on the scales of powered flight. It's made of nothing but essential parts and a single thin structual panel. A team of three could lift this plane clean over their heads. It features a unique propeller tilting system to allow it to takeoff and land. VTOL slide up to tilt the prop back, which will keep it off the runway when you throttle up and begin your roll. With the propeller tilted up, the plane takes off on its own with minimal input. Once in the air, untilt the propeller and set you trim to cancel out the slight tendency to dip. To land, power off, and tilt the propeller fully up, then glide off your speed to touch down VERY gently, keep yourself level until your tail is able to drag the ground. Then allow yourself to ROLL to a stop. Braking even a little will nose you into the ground.

General Characteristics

  • Created On Windows
  • Wingspan 32.5ft (9.9m)
  • Length 13.7ft (4.2m)
  • Height 6.7ft (2.0m)
  • Empty Weight 1,089lbs (493kg)
  • Loaded Weight 1,221lbs (554kg)

Performance

  • Horse Power/Weight Ratio 0.204
  • Wing Loading 24.5lbs/ft2 (119.4kg/m2)
  • Wing Area 49.9ft2 (4.6m2)
  • Drag Points 417

Parts

  • Number of Parts 11
  • Control Surfaces 5
  • Performance Cost 128