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PingWorks C.3 Magpie

Built for the Weightworks aircraft build challenge which has rules for adding weight blocks to represent realistic engine, fuel, crew, and passenger weights. You are invited and can learn more here!

Record Setting Plane

Backstory
After the Great War, warplanes were no longer in demand while the civilian aviation market was exploding. The golden age of aviation had begun. In order to keep the company alive, PingWorks needed to transition to making civilian aircraft very quickly.

Twin Engine Airliner
The C.3 Magpie is a medium range twin-engine high wing airliner. It has room for 16 passengers, making it cost very effective. The passengers can enjoy views from the sky at a low price. Other than a single steward, the cabin is very utilitarian, with not much room per passenger, and no amenities. It has 323 weight blocks to simulate realistic weights of fuel, engines, and passengers.

Specifications:

(*)Length: 12.50 Meters
(*)Height: 4.50 Meters
(*)Width: 16.75 Meters
(*)Weight: 4602 Mass Units
(*)Cost: $18,381
(*)Maximum Speed: 207 kph
(*)Fuel Tank: 1017 Liters
(*)Cruise Range: ~280 km / ~92 Minutes

Startup

(1) Flip the "ON" switch
(2) Turn off the parking brake
(3) Once the engine is started, throttle up to 35% for taxi and increase collective to 40%
(4) Full power for takeoff. Once the plane begins to gently pitch forward, pull back slowly to achieve full flight

Throttle & Collective

Speed: Throttle should be at 100% with collective at 20%. This will use much more fuel
Cruise: Throttle should be at 100% with collective at 40%. This is only slightly slower at 192 kph

Credits

(*)Gyro

Extras

Thanks to Thales for hosting the Weightworks build competition!
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Tags
Weightworks, PingWorks, Airliner