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Challenge for designers

Postby FlexyDemon » Thu Feb 12, 2015 2:03 pm

Looking for a real challenge to proof yourself as an aircraft designer?
Impress us by creating the Goodyear Inflatoplane for FSX/P3D.

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Looking at the FSX Transformer model (just google FSX TRANSFORMER) by Andy Johnston, I’m sure even the inflating/deflating part must somehow be possible.

There was a wheeled, a (single) float, and a 2-seater version created.

More info on the real thing:
http://www.combatreform.org/inflatoplanes.htm
http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Goodyear_Inflatoplane

Videos:
http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=gMXfyV_nJSI
http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=2gGygxDIJX0
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Re: Challenge for designers

Postby Anthindelahunt » Thu Feb 12, 2015 5:38 pm

Great article.Never knew it existed.
Thanks for posting.

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Re: Challenge for designers

Postby wifesaysno » Thu Feb 12, 2015 8:38 pm

This is some very unique footage of this bird...and does not inspire confidence!
http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=exvyt_YOe5g
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Re: Challenge for designers

Postby FlexyDemon » Thu Feb 12, 2015 9:01 pm

That video gives new meaning to VNE....Should be VR(eally)NE for this airplane.
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Re: Challenge for designers

Postby Anthindelahunt » Thu Feb 12, 2015 10:07 pm

Some hairbrained ideas in those days. Thanks for posting.

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