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WC-204 'Caravel'

70.6k Thecatbaron  3.7 years ago

𝓘𝓷𝓽𝓻𝓸𝓭𝓾𝓬𝓽𝓲𝓸𝓷

Hello, It has been quite a while hasn't it? After a few months of putting off projects in SP I have finally finished this little GA build. This airplane is a light collaboration with @MrSilverwolf who provided paint advice, detailing and overall emotional support. This airplane is also a celebration of me getting my private pilot license. This is a low wing T-tail GA build taking aspects from many planes I have experience I with in the flesh. The cockpit and nose are based on the Cessna 172 and the T-tail/large windows are taken from Diamond aircraft. This is my first more serious GA build and it was quite a fun plane to make!

𝓕𝓵𝓲𝓰𝓱𝓽

This plane totes a decently realistic FM although I decided not to model things like P-factor and such since I preferred an easier and more keyboard friendly interface. Rotation speed is around 50-55kts. Best climb is around 70-74. Stall speed is at around 45kts and maximum cruising speed is 120kts.

𝓒𝓸𝓷𝓽𝓻𝓸𝓵𝓵𝓼

AG-1/2 Doors
AG-3 Beacon Light
AG-4 Nav Lights
AG-5 Landing Light
AG-6 Parking Brake
AG-7 Oil Dipstick
AG-8 Toggle shutdown

𝓕𝓮𝓪𝓽𝓾𝓻𝓮𝓼

-Useable Instruments for VFR operation.

-Detailed interior.

-snazzy paintjob.

-Smooth curves.

-Fixed gear with suspension.

-Realistic Registration.

-Realistic engine operation.

𝓟𝓲𝓬𝓽𝓾𝓻𝓮𝓼

𝓐𝓵𝓽𝓮𝓻𝓷𝓪𝓽𝓮 𝓥𝓪𝓻𝓲𝓪𝓷𝓽𝓼

Low Part Count

Super Low Part Count

Spotlights

General Characteristics

  • Created On Windows
  • Wingspan 35.7ft (10.9m)
  • Length 28.3ft (8.6m)
  • Height 10.6ft (3.2m)
  • Empty Weight 492lbs (223kg)
  • Loaded Weight 2,440lbs (1,107kg)

Performance

  • Horse Power/Weight Ratio 0.065
  • Wing Loading 3.5lbs/ft2 (17.1kg/m2)
  • Wing Area 698.3ft2 (64.9m2)
  • Drag Points 707

Parts

  • Number of Parts 1162
  • Control Surfaces 0
  • Performance Cost 4,008
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    70.6k Thecatbaron

    I know, just restart, it seems to be a bug/glitch with the plane, I do not have a fix other than restarting unfortunately. @TheLurkingVexedVortex

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    1,971 SirRhyvs

    The bottom left landing gear tends to break often. https://i.postimg.cc/ZY8QL6FP/Screenshot-72.png

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    It’s wonderful.

    2.6 years ago
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    Looks and flies gorgeously man. It feels almost likes a powered glider

    3.2 years ago
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    70.6k Thecatbaron

    Thank you, glad you enjoy them 🙂 @DrFoxgaming

    3.6 years ago
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    hey @thecatbaron how are you, i found you about a year ago on your uss beast controler post which is crazy how it works ( I actually edited it to make the ship fly) I just wanted to tell you how awesome you are and how much i love your posts.

    3.6 years ago
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    I fly in these often at my flight club and I can honestly say this is the best and most realistic replica of this plane I have ever seen by a huge amount, I honestly cant compliment your build enough

    3.6 years ago
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    2,803 GreenFrog

    My iPad will not forgive me after this...

    3.7 years ago
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    317 Biggles15

    Incredible! I love your aircraft! Congrats on acquiring your PPL also! Could you do some more GA aircraft? Or perhaps something like an Aero-Commander 500B or GAF Nomad?

    3.7 years ago
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    70.6k Thecatbaron

    Thanks man, on to instrument!!! @ChiChiWerx

    3.7 years ago
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    30.2k ChiChiWerx

    Congrats on the PPL!

    3.7 years ago
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    Can you make various versions of the plane , like a turbocharged engine model, or a glass cockpit version

    3.7 years ago
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    @NintendosmasterpieceMARIO Piper tomahawk*

    3.7 years ago
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    23.4k FeatherWing

    @VChart
    You use it to check the engine's oil.

    3.7 years ago
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    23.4k FeatherWing

    Ooooo, I LOVE this. This is a GA plane and it has good detail and quality, well done :D

    3.7 years ago
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    10.9k VChart

    what is oil dipstick? how to use it?

    3.7 years ago
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    482 snekpilot

    This is an adorable plane!

    3.7 years ago
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    Wow! I love the detail of the flaps not working when the engine is off. That’s something that never would have occurred to me

    3.7 years ago
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    15.9k SilverStar

    Nice !

    3.7 years ago
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    Oh I didn't know you uploaded this lol nice

    3.7 years ago
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    156k MAHADI

    this is definitely Microsoft FSX 2020, not SimplePlanes

    +1 3.7 years ago
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    365 133Hans

    Congratulations!

    3.7 years ago
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    11.5k shipster

    Dude!!!!! This is incredible well done!

    3.7 years ago
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    14.1k MrEarth

    Another 22 years, another catbaron upload

    3.7 years ago
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    look really detailed

    3.7 years ago
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