Aircraft¶
Aircraft are unlocked after diesel engines and provide fast long-range travel.
Key mods¶
- Aeronautics — airships, planes, propellers, flight physics
- Create Aeronautics FTB Chunks — integration with FTB claim/force-loading
Smart propeller¶
The smart propeller is the advanced aircraft component:
Aircraft components¶
Aircraft require:
- Propellers for thrust
- Smart propellers for controlled flight
- Engine (diesel or portable engine)
- Frame (lightweight blocks)
- Control surfaces (ailerons, rudders)
Portable engine¶
The portable engine provides self-contained power for aircraft:
Precision mechanism + Engine assembly + Steel plates + Diesel engine + Brass casing + Fluid tank → Portable engine
FTB Chunks interaction¶
Offline flight
Aeronautics contraptions cannot be kept simulating while players are offline. Force-loading does not apply to aircraft. When you log out, your aircraft stops.
This means:
- Park your aircraft before logging off
- Do not rely on aircraft for long-distance AFK transport
- Use trains or pipes for permanent logistics
Tips¶
- Build a runway first. Aircraft need a flat area for takeoff and landing.
- Start with airships. They are slower but more forgiving than planes.
- Carry fuel. Diesel engines consume fuel during flight.
- Force-load your hangar. Keep the chunk with your aircraft infrastructure loaded.