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Ring Glider Prototype

705 cessnaflame  7.8 years ago

In my elementry school days, we would have these ring glider contests where you throw small gliders made of paper and plastic straws. I never won once though! So now, I am back with a jet powered glider that goes 300 mph+! Now I will rule the straw glider races!!!! Directions: Take off at about 190 mph. Keep applying down elevator because trim is not enough! This is just a prototype, so I will be back with a better design hopefuly soon. Enjoy!

General Characteristics

  • Created On Windows
  • Wingspan 31.5ft (9.6m)
  • Length 55.0ft (16.8m)
  • Height 36.0ft (11.0m)
  • Empty Weight 9,006lbs (4,085kg)
  • Loaded Weight 17,756lbs (8,053kg)

Performance

  • Power/Weight Ratio 0.632
  • Wing Loading 13.9lbs/ft2 (67.8kg/m2)
  • Wing Area 1,278.3ft2 (118.8m2)
  • Drag Points 1708

Parts

  • Number of Parts 71
  • Control Surfaces 18
  • Performance Cost 341