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UL-02 Flitter

2,774 TurtlePants  1.3 years ago

Another FAA Part 103 Compliant Ultralight, VR Capable!

I stole the engine and throttle from @jamesPLANESii. Credit to them.


Design History:

Looking to save the company from bankruptcy after the Three Years’ War, Krakabloan Imperial Aircraft works produced a number of civilian aircraft. In 2403 G.T., the design team thought up the UL-02, with an advantage over the UL-01 PuffDragon in the form of a $5,000 kit starting cost versus $15,000. Using metal tubes (or carbon fiber, adding $3,000) for the primary construction and wooden ribs in the wings to save weight, it was labeled easy to build and “uncomplicated to control”.


Commercial History:

A major success in the first four years and saving the company, more than 5,600 were sold in the opening year. It was often used as a solo trainer for aircraft and an estimated 2,000 Krakabloans earned their pilot’s license by training in a Flitter. The Krakabloan Air Defense considered using them as scout/FAC/light attack aircraft, and more than a few were exported to other countries.


Stuff You Should Know:

Max speed: 57mph
Stall (power off, full flaps): 21mph
Stall (power on, full flaps): 19mph
Min takeoff speed (full flaps): 21mph
Empty weight: 244lbs
Max takeoff weight: 700lbs

Notes:

Make sure you have enough speed (~50mph) if you try to loop it.
This thing glides really well.
With flaps you can fly at 25mph and putt around the Tundra at Snowstone.


Upvotes appreciated!

Thank Y’all!

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General Characteristics

  • Created On iOS
  • Wingspan 30.9ft (9.4m)
  • Length 15.8ft (4.8m)
  • Height 8.7ft (2.6m)
  • Empty Weight 128lbs (58kg)
  • Loaded Weight 261lbs (118kg)

Performance

  • Horse Power/Weight Ratio 15.313
  • Wing Loading 1.6lbs/ft2 (7.7kg/m2)
  • Wing Area 166.2ft2 (15.4m2)
  • Drag Points 1505

Parts

  • Number of Parts 90
  • Control Surfaces 7
  • Performance Cost 430