I made your design this weekend, and it all went together quickly and easily, as advertised! I glide-tested it with battery installed - it glided very well, so no tail-heaviness, as some commenters theorized. You made a super-simple but very good design. The weather is not good right now, but as soon as I have a chance, I'll fly it and let you know how it goes. Well done, Young Man! I'm almost 73 years old, but an RC Airplane novice, and I learned a lot from you - thanks!
i used to use zip ties but have had them pull out on hot days so i started pinching blank plastic gift cards from walmart, they are on displays near checkout, you can cut the long enough to put a 90 degree bend in it then make a small slit in your control surface and push the gift card horn through from the bottom with glue up to the 90 bend, it leaves you with a strong horn that can't pull through the foam. to answer the question you are thinking, it's a grey area, because no money has been loaded on the gift cards they technically have no value and they make really great control horns......
Fixed wing for the win. You should expand on this 'low cost' idea. Find a dirt cheap RC fixed wing arf that we can gut and use the components out of. The challenge is, how cheap can you get it?
Enjoyed your video presentation, I would like to say this is the best video I have seen of yours Keep up the good work. Thanks for sharing it's nice to see you promoting the hobby
Very nice design and build! I got into the hobby via Flite Test and foamboard, and am still building and flying their models eight years later. I’ve graduated to factory aircraft as well, but I always go to the FT planes first when I’m at the field. Regarding your build, I’d recommend verifying correct motor rotation before taping on the bottom panel. Otherwise you could end up removing the panel to swap motor wires. Also, you didn’t detail the power pod build. It’s simple, but probably should be mentioned. Thanks! Are you coming to Flite Fest 2022? This will be my eighth one… huge fun!
Nice project! I looks like it would make a good trainer with it's slow flight capability. Plenty of power as well ;-) Power keeps me out of trouble or gets me in trouble, I forget which ;-) See you in the Air!
I have to ask . Is it possible to make a kit to sell . I have several planes I've made that's good and original. Can it be made to a kit and sold on Amazon
Hi James, the link worked for me - give it another try. What it links to is the plans for the Flite Test Mini Scout - and on page 9 of that PDF, you will find the Power Pod in the upper right corner - you can ignore the rest of the PDF, just print out that page (which will actually print on 4 8-1/2" x 11" pages). This is the power pod design that's common to all of the Flite Test "Mighty Mini" planes. Note that the front edge of the pod has a slight angle - this is so the motor tilts about 4 degrees to the right, which is necessary to counteract the left-turning torque of the motor for these small planes. If you don't have an FT Mini Firewall, you can print out the template on page 10 of the pdf, then cut and drill it out of plywood. Or you can order a package of 5 from Flite Test for $5.00 at store.flitetest.com/mighty-mini-firewalls-5-pack/ Good luck, and good flying!
at 28:05, this model has LOTS of tail-heaviness, in its dom. distribution of mass. this is due to crappy/Heavy stab design and NO tapering, of the tail boom !!!!
I do not see any evidence of tail-heaviness. That would have been manifested in porpoising, which this plane definitely did not show. It seems quite well balanced and stable. I have built several planes with servos near the back, and if you have enough weight forward of the CG, they fly fine.
@@StephenRosenbach I wouldn't know if the gent might have once had some genuine schooling in aeronautics but, if you check his channel, you will see that he does have some serious mental issues. 😉
I have to laugh, 1$ + $50 in electronics (if you know what to buy and where to buy it) + a $20 battery & a battery charger ($50) + a radio and reciever ($60 for a cheap one, $200 for a good)... yeah, right, a $1 airplane, pull the other one.
Yeah, but once you’ve bought those electronics you can reuse them indefinitely. So you might not save much initially, but the real saving comes when you crash the plane. You just build another $1.00 airframe and you’re back in the air. Not so easy with a store-bought model. ;-)
I made your design this weekend, and it all went together quickly and easily, as advertised! I glide-tested it with battery installed - it glided very well, so no tail-heaviness, as some commenters theorized. You made a super-simple but very good design.
The weather is not good right now, but as soon as I have a chance, I'll fly it and let you know how it goes. Well done, Young Man! I'm almost 73 years old, but an RC Airplane novice, and I learned a lot from you - thanks!
Using a zip tie for control horns, I love that... very much in keeping with the foam board build thought space... :)
i used to use zip ties but have had them pull out on hot days so i started pinching blank plastic gift cards from walmart, they are on displays near checkout, you can cut the long enough to put a 90 degree bend in it then make a small slit in your control surface and push the gift card horn through from the bottom with glue up to the 90 bend, it leaves you with a strong horn that can't pull through the foam. to answer the question you are thinking, it's a grey area, because no money has been loaded on the gift cards they technically have no value and they make really great control horns......
Fixed wing for the win. You should expand on this 'low cost' idea. Find a dirt cheap RC fixed wing arf that we can gut and use the components out of. The challenge is, how cheap can you get it?
bro your channel is going to be huge. you have a great talent sir! keep it up.
oohhhhh my childhood dreams coming together thanks sir. Following your build. It seemed so simple watching the video
Hey you're welcome man. I know the feeling. :)
初めまして、良く飛ぶ飛行機、素直な飛行機ですね、シンプルで滑らかなフライト！私も作りたいです。素晴らしい‼️
Good job. Looks like it flies well. Will try it as you have described and see how I go. Cheers
Good luck. Let me know if anything needs to be adjusted in the plans. Happy flying. :)
Enjoyed your video presentation, I would like to say this is the best video I have seen of yours Keep up the good work. Thanks for sharing it's nice to see you promoting the hobby
Thanks, this video was just another level of editing. :)
The link for the parts is out of date, any chance you could post an updated version please?
Very nice design and build! I got into the hobby via Flite Test and foamboard, and am still building and flying their models eight years later. I’ve graduated to factory aircraft as well, but I always go to the FT planes first when I’m at the field. Regarding your build, I’d recommend verifying correct motor rotation before taping on the bottom panel. Otherwise you could end up removing the panel to swap motor wires. Also, you didn’t detail the power pod build. It’s simple, but probably should be mentioned. Thanks!
Are you coming to Flite Fest 2022? This will be my eighth one… huge fun!
Great video and plane! Do you have any new links? Flute Test is a dead end now.
wow good job
Nice project! I looks like it would make a good trainer with it's slow flight capability. Plenty of power as well ;-) Power keeps me out of trouble or gets me in trouble, I forget which ;-) See you in the Air!
I have the same problem, although its more of the latter part. See you in the air. :)
Are you still building? Going to try to build one soon.
I made it doesnt work with motor 2212 1000kv propeller 6040 batrey 2200mah, what the problem..batre to weight or motor not strong
I have to ask . Is it possible to make a kit to sell . I have several planes I've made that's good and original. Can it be made to a kit and sold on Amazon
great i love this little plane i am building a mustang p51 on my channel right now
Whats the plane size and wings
Link to the power pod is not working 😞
what FT power pod are you using? Your link don't work
Hi James, the link worked for me - give it another try. What it links to is the plans for the Flite Test Mini Scout - and on page 9 of that PDF, you will find the Power Pod in the upper right corner - you can ignore the rest of the PDF, just print out that page (which will actually print on 4 8-1/2" x 11" pages).
This is the power pod design that's common to all of the Flite Test "Mighty Mini" planes. Note that the front edge of the pod has a slight angle - this is so the motor tilts about 4 degrees to the right, which is necessary to counteract the left-turning torque of the motor for these small planes.
If you don't have an FT Mini Firewall, you can print out the template on page 10 of the pdf, then cut and drill it out of plywood. Or you can order a package of 5 from Flite Test for $5.00 at store.flitetest.com/mighty-mini-firewalls-5-pack/
Good luck, and good flying!
Can you please send me a copy of the drawings
Sorry for the late upload. Editing the build part was intense. :)
Valeu 👌
at 18:10, servos do NOT GO at the Tail !!!!!!!!!!!!!!
at 28:05, this model has LOTS of tail-heaviness, in its dom. distribution of mass. this is due to crappy/Heavy stab design and NO tapering, of the tail boom !!!!
I do not see any evidence of tail-heaviness. That would have been manifested in porpoising, which this plane definitely did not show. It seems quite well balanced and stable. I have built several planes with servos near the back, and if you have enough weight forward of the CG, they fly fine.
@@StephenRosenbach I wouldn't know if the gent might have once had some genuine schooling in aeronautics but, if you check his channel, you will see that he does have some serious mental issues. 😉
I have to laugh, 1$ + $50 in electronics (if you know what to buy and where to buy it) + a $20 battery & a battery charger ($50) + a radio and reciever ($60 for a cheap one, $200 for a good)... yeah, right, a $1 airplane, pull the other one.
How tf are you supposed to build a airplane with everything with 1 dollar lol 😂 he meant the plane not including electronics
Yeah, but once you’ve bought those electronics you can reuse them indefinitely. So you might not save much initially, but the real saving comes when you crash the plane. You just build another $1.00 airframe and you’re back in the air. Not so easy with a store-bought model. ;-)
at 27:09, INSTEAD, i suggest that a pilot QUICKLY learn to Not slam the controls.