Self-Launch Glider
194 simonjb
7.7 years ago
A self-launching high aspect ratio motor glider. Use the small engine to launch yourself into the air! Climb to over 6000ft (ideal 25-30 degrees pitch) with the onboard fuel. INSTRUCTIONS: Press 1 to enable lights. Press 2 during takeoff to drop rear wheel, retract other gear normally. At the top of climb, execute a parabolic arc downards, and press 3 to separate the engine, which will parachute back to earth. Press 4 to enable spoilers for landing, which are controlled with the brake. Enjoy!
Specifications
General Characteristics
- Successors 1 airplane(s)
- Created On Windows
- Wingspan 78.7ft (24.0m)
- Length 30.3ft (9.3m)
- Height 11.0ft (3.3m)
- Empty Weight 3,204lbs (1,453kg)
- Loaded Weight 3,225lbs (1,462kg)
Performance
- Horse Power/Weight Ratio 0.093
- Wing Loading 11.4lbs/ft2 (55.9kg/m2)
- Wing Area 281.9ft2 (26.2m2)
- Drag Points 1429
Parts
- Number of Parts 36
- Control Surfaces 5
- Performance Cost 332