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Manta W.I.G. (Wing In Ground effect)

25.2k A5mod3us  9.6 years ago
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A model based on a personal WIG aircraft design.

To fly properly, set VTOL to about 25%, then throttle up to around 30%. Try to keep the plane below 30 ft and just skim the water,

While the game doesn't seem to really model wing in ground effects, keeping the plane at a low altitude makes it feel pretty authentic.

Happy Flying!

General Characteristics

  • Created On Windows
  • Wingspan 26.0ft (7.9m)
  • Length 26.9ft (8.2m)
  • Height 10.7ft (3.3m)
  • Empty Weight 4,523lbs (2,052kg)
  • Loaded Weight 7,629lbs (3,460kg)

Performance

  • Power/Weight Ratio 1.872
  • Wing Loading 15.2lbs/ft2 (74.3kg/m2)
  • Wing Area 501.3ft2 (46.6m2)
  • Drag Points 1403

Parts

  • Number of Parts 61
  • Control Surfaces 8
  • Performance Cost 203
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    @KiVZ yeah, ground effect does actually work in the game, just not very well.

    1.4 years ago
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    8,146 KiVZ

    @PK I though ground effect doesn't work as well but I managed to make a design that proved me it actually worked... It is a fully functional replica of Airfish 8 and if you want you can give it a try

    6.2 years ago
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    290 PK
    True - the game does not mimic ground effect. I thought I'd achieved that with my Red Zinger, but realized the thing was simply flying. (To my disappointment.)
    9.6 years ago
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    Pretty cool plane.. Very durable I kept your low as possible when flying and could literally bounce of the ground without breaking anything. Nice job!
    9.6 years ago