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GLIDER CHALLENGE

518 JMoney  9.3 years ago
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Hey everyone, I'm new to the Simple Planes community. However, outside of the game i have a passion for gliders and sailplanes. I thought I would design a challenge for the whole community to participate in.

RULES: Design a glider of your choice. It can be an actual model or an imaginary (including futuristic) plane. The winner will be chosen by the community under certain criteria: design, glide slope, performance, stability, etc. A glider in this challenge will be classified as a plane that flies self-sustained without the help of any external propulsion. However, any launching device or tow plane to get the plane to a specific altitude will be accepted. If your glider must take off using a final approach location, please indicate so.

GOOD LUCK! Let's see some amazing gliders!

General Characteristics

  • Successors 2 airplane(s) +49 bonus
  • Created On iOS
  • Wingspan 55.5ft (16.9m)
  • Length 14.8ft (4.5m)
  • Height 6.2ft (1.9m)
  • Empty Weight 749lbs (340kg)
  • Loaded Weight 938lbs (425kg)

Performance

  • Wing Loading 6.3lbs/ft2 (30.8kg/m2)
  • Wing Area 148.7ft2 (13.8m2)
  • Drag Points 277

Parts

  • Number of Parts 10
  • Control Surfaces 3
  • Performance Cost 77
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    When are the entries due?

    8.9 years ago
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    32.0k Exumer
    Challenge accepted. Just to let you know, I've made some pretty amazing gliders before
    9.3 years ago
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    518 JMoney
    Yes go ahead! Any launching device or tow plane would be great.
    9.3 years ago
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    Can I make a "sled" of sorts with rockets and the glider attached to it to get the glider up to speed?
    9.3 years ago