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| Panorama by Marcelo Marques | X Prize by Bob Donovan |
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| It should be noted that these were the only two entries received in Digital Flight's X-Prize X-Plane design contest. However, what we lack in quantity is more then made up by the quality of these two entries. Bob and Marcelo put a tremendous amount of work into these designs and they both fulfill the design goals admirably. Congratulations guys for a job well done! |
Original contest design brief and rules................
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Design Goals To create an aircraft using Laminar Research's X Plane software that meets the basic requirements of the official X Prize contest as is applicable within the limitations of the simulation software.
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Contest Rules The design must be capable of consistently reaching a maximum altitude of 62 miles (100 KM) Maximum speed required, none. The vehicle must have the capacity to carry three adults who are 6' 2" tall and weigh a minimum of 198 lbs., each. A scaled sketch must be provided showing crew locations in flight. There is no restriction on launch location, within reason. Air launches are allowed however, the mother vehicle must be capable of taking off and climbing to launch altitude with the specified load and configuration.
Runway landings are not required however, the
vehicle
must be able to return in a fashion that would not limit
it's reuse within 14 days. No more then 10% of the
vehicle's non-propellant mass may be replaced between flights.
There is no limit on the size, number, combination
and type of power used.
Fuel consumption must be based on the default X
Plane SFC for the engine type(s).
Solid fuel rockets must be specified as JATOs in X Plane. JATO specific weight
should be set to 13.00
The vehicle must contain the proper tank volume to
accommodate the fuel needed to complete the flight profile.
Tank details must be included in the vehicle documentation.
The empty weight of the design must be reasonable
and in no case shall be less then 8000 lbs.
All entries must contain a basic POH outlining basic
performance and recommended flying
techniques, designer's mailing address and current e-mail.
Design must be for X Plane version 6.14 or higher.
All entries must be submitted to
acgna@earthlink.net no later then July
16th, 2002
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