The next in the series of upgraded older uploads. The 2.0 version of Dippy Goose features actual landing gear to make it a true amphibious plane, a better tail, mass rebalance to improve handling, and more well-hidden rotators for the engines.
Both engines are capable of tilting using the VTOL slider. This has several uses. It can be used to trim out pitch, change your stall speed, help keep the props off the ground during landing, and help to keep the props out of the water during water takeoff (works upside-down as well). It can also be used to aid in stall recovery up to certain extent.
Specifications
General Characteristics
- Created On Windows
- Wingspan 45.1ft (13.8m)
- Length 23.9ft (7.3m)
- Height 13.9ft (4.2m)
- Empty Weight 8,988lbs (4,077kg)
- Loaded Weight 11,297lbs (5,124kg)
Performance
- Horse Power/Weight Ratio 0.477
- Wing Loading 44.7lbs/ft2 (218.4kg/m2)
- Wing Area 252.5ft2 (23.5m2)
- Drag Points 3766
Parts
- Number of Parts 58
- Control Surfaces 6
- Performance Cost 311
@Treadmill103 They are very useful. Most of my planes are built around a single clever feature actually.