FOR ALMOSTLIGHT CHALLENGE
So, I'm back on SimplePlanes and this is my entry for the Almostlight challenge. This is an almostlight aircraft built to be cheaper, easier to maintain and have better performance in its class than ultralights. It is very simple and very easy to fly. Its 175HP engine is behind the cabin for minimizing the cabin noise. The propeller is mounted behind the cabin too, which maximizes the pilot's field of view and minimizes the risk of striking the propeller. The plane is very light (182 lbs), which makes it pretty maneuverable.
Features: Realistic cockpit view head motion, cockpit with control stick, rudder pedals and throttle lever (without instruments, they were causing the game to lag and I couldn't test them properly, so I removed them), cockpit light and headlight (AG1), opening doors (AG2) and hood (AG3), emergency parachute (AG7) (there's a parachute lever in the cockpit too). AG8 to turn off the engine.
Performance: Top speed: 260 mph, never exceed speed: 275 mph, takeoff speed: 60 mph, landing speed: 40 mph, stall speed: 35 mph. The plane slightly pitches down at low speeds and pitches up at high speeds, so don't forget to use trim.
Enjoy!
And don't forget to upvote if you liked it!
Specifications
General Characteristics
- Predecessor ALMOSTLIGHT CHALLENGE!!!
- Created On Android
- Wingspan 27.1ft (8.3m)
- Length 18.0ft (5.5m)
- Height 8.4ft (2.6m)
- Empty Weight N/A
- Loaded Weight 182lbs (82kg)
Performance
- Horse Power/Weight Ratio 0.96
- Wing Loading 1.1lbs/ft2 (5.3kg/m2)
- Wing Area 167.2ft2 (15.5m2)
- Drag Points 291
Parts
- Number of Parts 145
- Control Surfaces 3
- Performance Cost 756
20/25 - first impressions: looks really nice! It is definitely a good looking bird. Cockpit is really the only thing I could complain about.
40/50 - looks: has the look of an ultralight I would say! Definitely alot simpler than I would want.
90/100 - flight: flight is FUN AF!!! this thing is alot of fun to play around with, the speed is right where I was wanting it, and the maneuverability is above my expectations! Well done on it! I really have no complaints other than the takeoff speed being a bit more, but you could have fixed that by moving the rear gear up slightly.
20/25 - details: details are good, the logo on the main wings and the vertical stabilizer is very interesting, the way the engine is done is quite intriguing, would be cool to see it move. The doors open kinda fast In my opinion, but that's just me. Overall a well made aircraft, could use an instrument panel, that's really my only complaint.
42/50 plausibility, i would say it could be plausible irl, I would personally not have a light on the control stick, but that's just me. Also a control panel would be needed so we know how fast were flying!
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I really like the plane, its alot of fun to fly and just flop around. The exposed springs kinda trump the style of the aircraft, and I think a bit more details would have been beneficial like an instrument panel.
Overall score: 212/250
Please pin so I can find it easily
Prize has been given
@DumbPlaneMaker yep! i had some free time, might as well have done it!
Thanks for your quick reply and rating, @PapaKernels !
Wow looks awesome!!! I'll test later
@PapaKernels