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Goldwing Go.7 Caladrius

Built for Weightworks aircraft build challenge which has rules such as adding certain number of weight blocks to represent realistic engine, fuel, crew and passenger weights and you are invited; https://steamhost.cn/steamcommunity_com/sharedfiles/filedetails/?id=2956823680


📌 Go.7 Caladrius was long range six-engine biplane airliner designed by Goldwing Aeronautica. It became the largest and heaviest airliner in service when introduced, carrying 32 passengers and 5 crew in comfort. Passengers enjoy delicious cuisine and lavatory in the long hours of flight while watching outside thanks to the large windows.

📌 There is diesel generator aft of the fuselage with equipments and roof access hatch. There is also another ladder to climb the upper wings for filling the fuel tanks. Each engine has its own fuel tank, no crossfeed.

📌 Diesel generator works when battery is lower than 0.99, engine cooling pumps work when engine temp is above 103 degrees and heaters work when air temp is below 5 degrees Celcius.

📌 Keep throttle at 1.0 in flight, adjust propeller for efficiency/speed. It is possible to increase range above 600 km at the expense of speed.

📌 Weight blocks added for;

• fuel: 408
  
• engines: 180
  
• radiators: 54
  
• crew + pax: 370
  
• fresh water: 7
  
• diesel generator fuel: 14
  
• diesel generator cylinder: 10
  
• diesel generator radiator: 9
  
• TOTAL: 1052

📌 You may want to increase propeller after takeoff to cruise setting.
📌 When altitude or direction hold is enabled, stabilizer automatically activates.
📌 Holding the Down key while on ground will put the aircraft on reverse mode.