This aircraft was designed to use updrafts to climb higher! For more information about how to use updrafts, click here.

Link: C200 (Without Launcher Cart)

(Sailplane) General Characteristics

• Wingspan 70.4ft (21.5m)
• Length 29.6ft (9.0m)
• Height 7.8ft (2.4m)
• Empty Weight 602lbs (273kg)
• Loaded Weight 602lbs (273kg)

(Sailplane) Performance

• Wing Loading 2.4lbs/ft2 (11.7kg/m2)
• Wing Area 250.9ft2 (23.3m2)
• Drag Points 777

(Sailplane) Parts

• Number of Parts 87
• Control Surfaces 0
• Performance Cost 571

Overview: the C200 "Aerus" is a lightweight general-aviation sailplane developed by Venture Aeronautics. The design is characterized by its glossy-white paint coat with a blue nose and blue stripe-decals that run along the sides of the aircraft. The wings of the sailplane use an aero-suspension design, which allows the wing to withstand higher aerodynamic stress.

FLIGHT CHARACTERISTICS

Maximum Airspeed (TAS): 175mph, 282kph, 152knots.
Maximum Altitude (UNPRESSURIZED): 12,500ft, 3,810m.
Takeoff Airspeed (IAS)(Flaps Zero): ~40mph, ~64kph, ~35knots. Use SetWindSpeed 0 2 0 for takeoff and a gentle climb. Use SetWindSpeed 0 5 0 for a steeper climb.
Landing Airspeed (IAS)(Flaps Full): ~30mph, ~48kph, ~26knots. Use SetWindSpeed 0 0 0 for landing.
Controls:

• VTOL: Flaps.
• Trim: Trim.
• Throttle: Launcher Cart Throttle.
• Activate1: Launcher Cart Detach.

NOTES

• The flaps can be used as airbrakes.
• Yaw control was implemented into the launcher system. This can be used to keep the sailplane on course during the takeoff-roll phase.