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*B Model* XV-15B Turnt-rotor

0 jonktay  7.6 years ago
Auto Credit Based on Masonkh's AwSpRaY

FIXED TO ALLOW FORWARD FLIGHT TRANSITION FROM HOVER.

VERTICAL TAKEOFF:
1) Set 62% for auto takeoff and short hover.
*WARNING Extended stationairy hovering may result in an unrecoverable rearward drift/nose up condition*
2) Move VTOL(Nacelle) control up/forward in the smallest possible increment.
3) As forward speed/pitch down begins to increase, momentarily return the VTOL to center, and add full aft elevator
4) Slowly rotate nacelles forward. As airspeed increases, reduce elevator and further rotate nacelles. No immediate power adjustment is needed for level flight.
5) Keep calm and tilt on

SHORT FIELD TAKEOFF (Airplane mode): Do not lower nacelles past 1.75 marks to avoid proprotor strike.

LANDING: Recommend landing approach speeds of 50-90mph and 45%-55% in order to maintain directional control. Flair as much as possible and immediate full brakes on touchdown.

*WARNING Rotation of nacelles more than 0.5 ticks aft of neutral may result in proprotor striking wings*

**Elevator trim is inverted
** UP on the VTOL slider = Forward/down nacelle rotation

Third creation on simpleplanes

General Characteristics

  • Predecessor AwSpRaY
  • Successors 1 airplane(s)
  • Created On iOS
  • Wingspan 37.1ft (11.3m)
  • Length 22.6ft (6.9m)
  • Height 11.5ft (3.5m)
  • Empty Weight 4,728lbs (2,144kg)
  • Loaded Weight 6,225lbs (2,823kg)

Performance

  • Horse Power/Weight Ratio 0.321
  • Wing Loading 40.2lbs/ft2 (196.2kg/m2)
  • Wing Area 154.9ft2 (14.4m2)
  • Drag Points 2319

Parts

  • Number of Parts 50
  • Control Surfaces 5
  • Performance Cost 289