Dynamics based on published Data for the SkyCar M400
(TurboProp engines simulate Wankel engines on real SkyCar)

Traditional Take-off 110kts nose up
VTOL Take-off 18kts nose flat

Gear up 100ft up both traditional and VTOL

Runway Traditional 610ft.
Runway VTOL 35ft

Change to VTOL for VTOL landing at 100ft above ground and slow down to 20 kts then lower thrust until descending slowly.

Top Speed 20,000 ft 380MPH IAS (310kts)
Top Speed 29,000 ft 340MPH IAS (290kts)

Cruise Speed 29k ft. 210MPH IAS (184kts)
Max Range @ 210MPH 900mi
Fuel 2X25 US Gallon tanks.

Max Climb rate 5500fpm @ Traditional 180-250kts
Max Climb rate 600fpm @ VTOL 22kts

Dimensions 19.5ft x 8.5ft x 7.5 ft.
Gross Weight 2400lb
Empty Weight 1200lb
Max Payload 750lb

In VTOL Thrust controls ascent/descent movement.
Forward motion is 10-20 kts and most thrust is directed down.

VTOL takeoff fully operational and Traditional takeoff 1 with engine failure.

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2400lb thrust (8x145hp) engines in 2 control groups.

Altitude ceiling 31,000ft (39,000 ft max)

No VTOL (Hover) above 1500ft. Easy to end up in a spiral.

Best Glide Speed 75kts Traditional

Stall Speed 55kts Traditional

No stall in VTOL, but easy to loose balance

Air-break will slow plane down to 115kts

Be sure to check Balance and Fuel - you can either have 4 passengers and gear OR use auxiliary fuel tanks - not both!!!

Auxiliary tanks are in rear to provide easier nose lift at max weight.

VTOL take off is much easier than a VTOL landing - I can land every time now but it takes practice while anyone can take off first try.


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