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Ford Flivver

16.2k LordofLego  9.2 years ago
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My first replica that isn't an Ercoupe!

The Ford Flivver was an airplane made by Henry Ford. It was going to be produced by Ford Motor Company, but it never went past prototype stage due to crashes. I believe two were made.

To fly: press one and throttle up to 100% and take off. Once you are in the air, adjust the VTOL up just a hair As shown in the image: http://imgur.com/gallery/Uv258D2/new If your nose sinks, adjust it up more. If it flies up, lower it a little.

To land: good luck. VTOL down for air brakes. NEVER use the wheel brakes, except in very short pulses once you get to 25 miles per hour.

This plane is extremely difficult to fly, but it is very rewarding. I mean, just look at that thing. Pretty, huh? If I do say so myself.

General Characteristics

  • Created On iOS
  • Wingspan 36.8ft (11.2m)
  • Length 20.6ft (6.3m)
  • Height 12.5ft (3.8m)
  • Empty Weight 5,641lbs (2,559kg)
  • Loaded Weight 8,707lbs (3,949kg)

Performance

  • Power/Weight Ratio 1.548
  • Horse Power/Weight Ratio 0.057
  • Wing Loading 33.4lbs/ft2 (163.2kg/m2)
  • Wing Area 260.4ft2 (24.2m2)
  • Drag Points 4036

Parts

  • Number of Parts 55
  • Control Surfaces 7
  • Performance Cost 356