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Flying Car

26.9k Sunnyskies  8.8 years ago

This rough prototype is actually two experiments in one. First is super-compact folding. Use AG1 VTOL to fold and unfold the wings and tail between car and plane configuration. Be sure to deactivate AG1 to lock in your selection. Second is mechanized landing gear using car wheels. Use AG2 VTOL to retract and extend the primary wheels. On the ground, and with wings folded, use AG6 to use your car engine for moving about on the ground. To take off, shut off the car engine (AG6), unfold the wings, and engage AG7 which is your jet engines. Set elevator agrresively to fly level, and retract your wheels. To land, come in straight at 20-30% throttle, touch the runway VERY softly and shutoff your engines. Things to know: Don't steer too agressively on the ground or you will roll over. Careful knowing which AGs are active, so you don't fold your wings while trying to fold up your wheels. Don't brake too agressively. There is a nosewheel to stop you from flipping, but it only works so well.

General Characteristics

  • Created On Windows
  • Wingspan 68.6ft (20.9m)
  • Length 45.9ft (14.0m)
  • Height 14.2ft (4.3m)
  • Empty Weight 8,416lbs (3,817kg)
  • Loaded Weight 11,984lbs (5,435kg)

Performance

  • Power/Weight Ratio 1.875
  • Wing Loading 27.5lbs/ft2 (134.2kg/m2)
  • Wing Area 435.9ft2 (40.5m2)
  • Drag Points 9270

Parts

  • Number of Parts 109
  • Control Surfaces 5
  • Performance Cost 635