Something Interesting!

zswobbie1

zswobbie1

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I came across this plane on my internet travels. It also 'stared in many films, including 'Flying Tigers' with John Wayne & 'King of the Zombies'.
The Capelis XC-12.
The aircraft featured unusual twin horizontal tail structures supported by three vertical tail surfaces. Construction and finishing methods involved using sheet metal screws which ultimately led to the abandoning of the project. The partly retracting landing gear extended automatically when the throttle was closed.
More at https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Capelis_XC-12

This could be another unusual plane for FS9?
 
"The partly retracting landing gear extended automatically when the throttle was closed."

"The main wing spar construction was bolted together, and many of the metal skin panels were attached with PK sheet metal screws rather than with permanent rivets. These tended to vibrate loose, requiring tightening or replacing every few flights, constituting a safety hazard that would later ground the aircraft."

My goodness, what a (partially literal) screwup!
 
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