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Skipper

25.2k A5mod3us  9.6 years ago
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A sea plane I've been working on. Not based on any real planes, just a basic float-plane look. Can only land and take-off from water as is. I may attempt an amphibious version in the future. Flies relatively stable, but landing can be tricky, as hitting the water too hard tends to break the wings, and has a tendency to wobble a little. HAPPY FLYING!

(Tip: Before take-off, adjust the VTOL slider only very slightly in the up position. optimum take-off and landing is about 100 mph )

General Characteristics

  • Successors 6 airplane(s) +14 bonus
  • Created On Windows
  • Wingspan 55.5ft (16.9m)
  • Length 36.6ft (11.2m)
  • Height 16.1ft (4.9m)
  • Empty Weight 10,959lbs (4,971kg)
  • Loaded Weight 14,501lbs (6,577kg)

Performance

  • Power/Weight Ratio 1.859
  • Wing Loading 12.7lbs/ft2 (62.2kg/m2)
  • Wing Area 1,139.2ft2 (105.8m2)
  • Drag Points 7247

Parts

  • Number of Parts 266
  • Control Surfaces 6
  • Performance Cost 690
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    1,600 CanadianA
    Should make a successer of this a Bombardier water bomber (forgets numbers)
    9.5 years ago
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    690 T3485
    Nice job man, keep it up!
    9.6 years ago
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    I second @wakescar statement, looking forward to your builds in the future.
    9.6 years ago
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    25.2k A5mod3us
    The Skipper now comes in an amphibious version! https://www.simpleplanes.com/a/08yKfi/Skipper-amphibian
    9.6 years ago
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    32.7k Wakescar
    I agree.. Incredible! I hope you plan to make a habit of impressing the crap out of us my friend.
    9.6 years ago
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    Awesome job!
    9.6 years ago
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    1,137 45678
    It's really good!!!!!
    9.6 years ago
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    1,137 45678
    Love it. Have you considered entering my sea plane. Contest ???
    9.6 years ago
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    This is an awesome build man, really good work.
    9.6 years ago
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    25.2k A5mod3us
    Holy cow. Just seven hours and I've got tons of downloads, great ratings, and 5 stars from the developer! Thanks for all the support and downloads! I'm happy everyone's enjoying my plane :L
    9.6 years ago
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    72.4k Authros
    Brilliant plane. It flies great and feels realistic. The nose cone shape is perfect.
    9.6 years ago
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    18.6k Teus
    Amazing! Very cool.
    9.6 years ago
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    122 Tango71
    Can't believe nobody said it yet...It looks like the seaduck from tailspin. Unfortunately there is too much going on there for my iPhone5 and it runs very slow. I might modify this one to work. Great looking plane.
    9.6 years ago
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    38.8k hypnotoad
    Well done sir, nice work, great design
    9.6 years ago
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    great design.
    9.6 years ago
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    14.0k ElijtheGeat
    very cool airplane!!! Keep this up and you'll be in the silver league in no time!
    9.6 years ago
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    9,545 Wormforce
    Really impressive !
    9.6 years ago