This aircraft was designed to use updrafts to climb higher! For more information about how to use updrafts, click here.

Overview: the F800 "Cirrus" is a lightweight general aviation sailplane, featuring a more sleek and aerodynamic design compared to the G800 glider. Like the G800, it uses a tow cart to takeoff, and updrafts to maintain flight and to climb to a desired cruising altitude. The aircraft also has better overall flight performance compared to the G800.

FLIGHT CHARACTERISTICS

Maximum Airspeed (TAS): 150mph, 241kph, 130knots.
Maximum Altitude (UNPRESSURIZED): 12,500ft, 3,810m.
Takeoff Airspeed (Flaps Zero)(IAS): ~35mph, ~56kph, ~30knots. (Use SetWindSpeed 0 2 0 for takeoff and climb phase. Use SetWindSpeed 0 5 0 for greater rate of climb after takeoff.)
Landing Airspeed (Flaps Full)(IAS): ~30mph, ~48kph, ~26knots. (Use SetWindSpeed 0 0 0 for landing.)
Controls: VTOL: Flaps. Activate1: Launcher Cart Detachment. Throttle: Launcher Cart Throttle.

NOTES

Rudder input may be helpful while turning at low speeds to counteract adverse yaw movements.