Build a Plane That Takes Off and Lands Safely

Planes use the mod's aerodynamic parts: wings, control surfaces, and landing gear. You also need propulsion from either propellers or jet engines.

Assemble the airframe

1. Build a narrow fuselage. Leave a cockpit near the front and room for the engine.

2. Choose your propulsion:

• Propellers suit a classic prop plane.
• Jet engines suit a fighter like the grey and black jet in the mod's screenshots.

3. Attach wings to both sides of the fuselage. Make them the same size and in the same position on each side, or the plane will roll.

4. Add control surfaces to the wings and tail so you can steer in the air.

5. Place landing gear under the plane so it sits level on the ground. Put it under the front and under both wings so it can't tip onto a wingtip.

6. Wire the engine and every control surface directly to your cockpit.

First flight

1. Assemble the plane as a Valkyrien Skies vehicle and taxi on flat, open ground. A long grassy field works well.

2. Build up speed in a straight line before you try to lift off. If it won't rise, check that your control surfaces are wired and that the wings are large enough for the plane's weight.

3. To land, line up with your runway, reduce speed gradually, and touch down on the landing gear.

Test unarmed first. Add weapons or armor only after the plane flies reliably, and re-test after each addition.