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Spine - Experiment 01

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My attempt at solving the "Going the Distance" challenge. This would work if only the parts dropped behind wouldn't count as the plane hitting the water. Don't see what I mean ? Try it for yourself : wait for the platform to balance itself, and shoot successively 1 to 7µ. The timing is up to you, just make sure your pitch is as close to 45° degress as possible. Correct the pitch of the "spine" with your yoke and try to reach as high as possible when you have dropped your masses. Then glide as far as you can.

General Characteristics

  • Created On Windows
  • Wingspan 14.8ft (4.5m)
  • Length 36.1ft (11.0m)
  • Height 19.6ft (6.0m)
  • Empty Weight 3,397lbs (1,541kg)
  • Loaded Weight 5,950lbs (2,699kg)

Performance

  • Wing Loading 88.4lbs/ft2 (431.8kg/m2)
  • Wing Area 67.3ft2 (6.3m2)
  • Drag Points 10976

Parts

  • Number of Parts 126
  • Control Surfaces 18
  • Performance Cost 265