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Ultralight Seaplane Challenge

13.9k CanofBeans  8.4 years ago

I got this idea when I was looking at my old planes and saw my response to a 10-month old challenge, specifically A5mod3us' challenge by the same name, where did he go? Your objective in this challenge is to build an ultralight seaplane!

DA RULEZ:--------------------------------------------------------------------------------------

1: NO XML FUEL TANKS
2: Must fly for more than a minute and a half.
3: MUST BE A SUCCESSOR! Please don't link it in the comments, it just makes it harder for me.
4: You can use xml for details and stuff.
5: Must weigh under 3,500lbs or 1588kg.
6: One entry per person.
7: Have fun! (Prolly the most important rule).

JUDGING:--------------------------------------------------------------------------------------

~Will be scored out of twenty points, bonus points might be awarded~
-/5 Style: How does it look?
-/5 Time 'Till Takeoff: Pretty self explanatory, the shorter the better.
-/5 Handling: How well does it fly?
-/5 Handling On Water: How well does it handle in water?
~Bonus points for extra features~

PRIZES:--------------------------------------------------------------------------------------

Every entry gets one upvote!
3 upvotes for fourth
4 upvotes for third
5 upvotes for second
10 upvotes for first

DEADLINE:--------------------------------------------------------------------------------------

07/02/2016
~~May the odds ever be in your favor!~~

General Characteristics

  • Successors 1 airplane(s) +14 bonus
  • Created On iOS
  • Wingspan 1.6ft (0.5m)
  • Length 3.3ft (1.0m)
  • Height 3.3ft (1.0m)
  • Empty Weight 595lbs (270kg)
  • Loaded Weight 595lbs (270kg)

Performance

  • Wing Loading 439,839.3lbs/ft2 (2,147,483.6kg/m2)
  • Wing Area 0.0ft2 (0.0m2)
  • Drag Points 385

Parts

  • Number of Parts 3
  • Control Surfaces 0
  • Performance Cost 8