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Ford Trimotor (Floats)

14.1k DandruffCat  8.1 years ago

Final version of my Ford Trimotor

TAKEOFF/LANDING DIRECTIONS AT BOTTOM! READ THEM FOR FUNCTIONALITY!

Added:
-Floats
-Fixed Nose Shape
-Fixed Wing Shape
-Scale Speed
-Properly Colored Props

The Ford Trimotor was an aircraft maufatured by Ford Motor Company in 1926. This plane had also paved the way to modern aviat tion, such as leading the way to the first paved runway, Many models were built, but only 8 remain in airworthy condition today. I got to fly in one, and It is a feeling like no other. It feels like a rollercoaster that is incredible gentile.

OPERATING DIRECTIONS:
For taxi ability on the water, the side props will change pitch. This is controlled by yaw. This is turned off and on by Activation Group 8, which also controls landing lights. Thats a good indicator to see if it’s on or not. It shall be on in water, never in air. When taking off, hold pitch all the way back. When impact is made on water when landing, hold pitch back as well.

Hope you enjoy

General Characteristics

  • Created On Mac
  • Wingspan 77.9ft (23.8m)
  • Length 57.3ft (17.5m)
  • Height 23.2ft (7.1m)
  • Empty Weight 27,429lbs (12,441kg)
  • Loaded Weight 31,909lbs (14,474kg)

Performance

  • Horse Power/Weight Ratio 0.159
  • Wing Loading 18.8lbs/ft2 (91.9kg/m2)
  • Wing Area 1,694.6ft2 (157.4m2)
  • Drag Points 27817

Parts

  • Number of Parts 191
  • Control Surfaces 9
  • Performance Cost 698