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UBS-8 Pelican

17.2k greasytortle  6.6 years ago



It's big, it's ugly, but it gets the job done. The Utility Bush Seaplane 8 is designed to be a light cargo plane capable of transporting goods to hard to reach areas by land or sea. Though it was originally designated for commercial use, It's become a staple for recreational aviation for the residents of Yeager Island. It's wide wingspan and large flaps provide sufficient lift for STOL on small airstrips. The aircraft was favored over other bush planes for the ammount of cargo it can carry and the straitforward maintenance as many of the components were easily accessible. The aircraft features extending buoyant floats designed to fold flush in flight. Newer models included speed brakes fitted to the ends of the ailerons for faster deceleration. The cockpit has decent visability and is controlled by a dual yoke system similar to some helicopter joysticks. The Pelican also has a nice array of Anti-Collision lights around the airframe. I hope you enjoy this twin prop seaplane!

Controls
AG1: Extend/Retract Floats
AG7: Anti-Collision Lights
AG8: Lock Tail Wheel
VTOL Down: Flaps
Custom Camera1: Pilot Seat
Custom Camera2: Copilot Seat

Ground Takeoff
-Extend Flaps 100%
-Throttle up 100%
If the runway is long enough, the flaps will bring you into the air without having to pull back on the yoke

Ground Landing
-Extend Flaps 100%
-Reduce speed to 100-70mph
-Land level and apply brakes on touchdown

Water Takeoff
-Extend flaps 100%
-Pull the Yoke to pitch up 100%
-Slowly throttle up but don't go past 35% or you may tumble and flip

Water Landing
-Extend Floats (AG1)
-Extend Flaps 100%
-Reduce speed to 70mph or below
-On Final Approach, Reduce Thrust to 0%
-Flare up and hold until the plane is stable


Enjoy!
Note: This is not a fighter jet so go easy on the controls. I don't normally make civillian aircraft so you have to be gentle with the handling

If there is any way to mute the sound when the flaps are down, I'd love to know

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General Characteristics

Performance

  • Horse Power/Weight Ratio 0.517
  • Wing Loading 7.8lbs/ft2 (38.2kg/m2)
  • Wing Area 987.6ft2 (91.8m2)
  • Drag Points 8005

Parts

  • Number of Parts 267
  • Control Surfaces 0
  • Performance Cost 1,371
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    34.5k GhostHTX

    This is really very good.

    6.5 years ago
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    Yup. @greasytortle

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    17.2k greasytortle

    @jamesPLANESii You're tempting me to build another plane. You said two entries per person?

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    5,880 FarrowTECH

    K@jamesPLANESii

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    Cool! Like a b25 combined with a pby!

    6.5 years ago
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    @FarrowTECH Yup! Currently I'd say this is winning.

    +1 6.5 years ago
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    5,880 FarrowTECH

    Well, looks like you found a winner @jamesPLANESii

    6.5 years ago
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    Very Nice Work

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    114k TMach5

    Excellent work!

    6.6 years ago
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    13.3k doge

    Nice

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    32.3k CRJ900Pilot

    Cool!

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    17.2k greasytortle

    @jamesPLANESii Well it's probably greasy.

    6.6 years ago
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    Also, your profile pic is a decaying turtle on a beach...

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    17.2k greasytortle

    @jamesPLANESii Thanks! It took me all day to make.

    6.6 years ago
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    This is actually brilliant!

    +1 6.6 years ago
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    Thanks for the entry.

    6.6 years ago