Auto Credit Based on Bob06's Simple Beech 18
Modified engines. Full back pressure during takeoff. Land with full back pressure and touch down 120 knts. Not easy to land in water. Nose down tendency so trim nose up.
Specifications
General Characteristics
- Predecessor Simple Beech 18
- Created On Windows
- Wingspan 36.9ft (11.3m)
- Length 29.6ft (9.0m)
- Height 12.4ft (3.8m)
- Empty Weight 5,359lbs (2,431kg)
- Loaded Weight 6,215lbs (2,819kg)
Performance
- Horse Power/Weight Ratio 0.643
- Wing Loading 30.9lbs/ft2 (150.7kg/m2)
- Wing Area 201.4ft2 (18.7m2)
- Drag Points 4731
Parts
- Number of Parts 46
- Control Surfaces 12
- Performance Cost 270
You're right the takeoff is the easy part but the landing is difficult. I can do it with this build. It has to be right around 120knts and full back pressure, touching down with the back end of the floats. Back pressure must be maintained throughout the landing and power immediately reduced. It's hard but doable but that's what makes it fun! @Stingray
Base plane is okay. Floats need redesign. I tried minor tweaks, but water takeoff/landings are tough on SP. Giving you an upvote for trying a difficult build.