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Sure, has been a while, hasn't it? Life has kind of started to kick into high gear recently, I have landed a full-time job at my flight academy and time has become a much scarcer resource. I have also recently obtained my commercial pilot license and I am now working on my multi add on. I promised myself I would post this project once I finished my commercial so here it is!

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The Rutan model 61 is an aircraft almost synonymous with the term "kit plane". Capable of flying for 10 hours on only 52 gallons of gas over a distance of 1600 miles, this aircraft proved itself to be immensely capable. The iconic canard design and sleek build make this aircraft feel like a miniature fighter jet. The canard layout gives the plane a unique advantage in the fact that it cannot stall in the way normal aircraft can. Despite the plane's safe design many people still remained skeptical to the safety of these aircraft due their many quirks. One of the highest profile accidents in the plane resulted in the death of country singer John Denver (the artist who wrote "country roads") This design grew to be a phenomenon, being just as famous as it is infamous, I felt that it was worthy of a good replica and as such this is my best attempt. Since I'm kind of lazy ill just link yall to the POH for that more specific info.

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Engine Start

Master Switch- ON (AG-8)

Magnetos- BOTH (AG-8)

Strobes- ON (AG-4)

Mixture- RICH (VTOL slider up)

Brakes- HOLD

Starter- ENGAGE (hold until engine fires)

After Start

Oil Pressure- Within Green Arc

Mixture- Slightly Leaned

Avionics Switch- ON (AG-7)

Frequencies-SET

Transponder- Standby

Flight Instruments- Check normal operation

Before Takeoff

Trim- Halfway pitch up

Mixture- RICH

Frequencies- Set

Transponder- Altitude

Nav/Landing Lights- As required

Flight Controls- Free and correct

Landing Brake- Verify in (AG-2 Deactivated)

Canopy- Closed and latched (AG-1 Deactivated)

TAKEOFF

Throttle- FULL

Lift nose wheel off the ground between 50-60kts

Rotate at 63-65kts

Climb at 90kts (VY)

Nose Gear- UP

Once past 500 feet transition to cruise climb of 110kts

Cruise

Throttle- 75%

Mixture- Lean above 3000ft

Landing

Mixture- RICH

Maintain pattern speed under 100kts

Nose Gear- DOWN

Landing Light- As required

Landing Brake- Out below 90kts on base to final

Final Approach speed- 65kts

Trim- As required

After Landing/Shutdown

Transponder- Standby

Landing Brake- UP (AG-2 Deactivated)

Lights- OFF

Avionics- OFF (AG-7 Deactivate)

Mixture- IDLE CUT OFF

Magnetos/Master- OFF (AG-8 Deactivate)

Nose Gear- Retracted

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>Very smooth physical model with detailed paint scheme

>Highly detailed flight model with correct V speeds, CG, adjustable weight/balance, and accurate flight characteristics.

>Detailed cockpit with startup sequence, proper engine operation including mixture usage, and interactable radios/transponder. (VR compatible)

>Obscure Easter Eggs

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Flight of Two Credit @jamesPLANEScdxxLXIX For his Scout Miro

Now Kiss Credit @Freerider Piloting other plane in picture

Watch the Birdie Credit @BaconEggs A4

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The Yellow One (lower Part Count)

High Performance

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@BaconEggs for extensive help with coding madness, emotional support, and testing.

@Freerider Flight Testing

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As I said earlier my life has gotten really busy so as far as new builds are concerned, I wouldn't expect anything soon. I will at least post some of my 99% completed builds such as the Challenger fighter and Hoverbike. Other than that, however It'll be a while. Cheers!