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Cirrus T3 Glider (with launcher)

1,784 swgrainger  6.3 years ago
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Auto Credit Based on ConSchoess's Glider launch

This is my prototype glider which I'll get around to rebuilding soon. The glider has an underslung launching sled and to take off throttle to full and a half notch down on the trim. When you get to altitude AG2 drops the launcher.

AG1 fires the ballistic recovery parachute if you get into trouble.

Stall speed is 34mph and approach speed is around 65mph.

It flies nicely enough but still needs a little work on weight and balance. Have fun flying it and comments/suggestions appreciated.

General Characteristics

  • Predecessor Glider launch
  • Created On Mac
  • Wingspan 101.4ft (30.9m)
  • Length 44.9ft (13.7m)
  • Height 14.6ft (4.5m)
  • Empty Weight 2,534lbs (1,149kg)
  • Loaded Weight 3,309lbs (1,501kg)

Performance

  • Power/Weight Ratio 2.037
  • Wing Loading 9.0lbs/ft2 (43.7kg/m2)
  • Wing Area 369.5ft2 (34.3m2)
  • Drag Points 3828

Parts

  • Number of Parts 45
  • Control Surfaces 5
  • Performance Cost 313

Required Mods

  • Glass by GenrichTitov
    Version 1.0 (9/15/2017 2:31:00 PM)
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