L-325
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The WIG Page Datasheet no. 49
The Flarecraft L-325 was the first commercially available WIG vehicle. It is a further development of the L-324 prototype. The main differences are that the L-324 carries one pilot and three passengers, while the L-325 can accomodate four passengers and the L325 has a more powerful engine, furthermore the L-325 is equipped with a small water jet for harbour manoeuvring (Yamaha 47kW).
There were plans to produce about 5 vehicles per month. Only a few L-325 have been sold, because problems arose with the crafts stability. Apparently Flarecraft didn't copy the Airfisch 3 accurately enough.
Apparently Flarecraft still continues to market the L-325, even though some serious problems have occured and craft even crashed. Aside from the stability problems it was reported that the vertical tail was not stiff enough, causing the whole tail to "wiggle" in flight, requiring rudder input. Furthermore the fuel tanks were not located near the cg, causing problems at an almost empty tank.
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