Thanks. What about flyer?1. Mini Scout with "A" motor 2S. Slow and doesn't brake when crashed (at least very minimal).
2. Then Tiny Trainer 4-channel "F" Motor 2S. (Gyro or Safe if you have it.)
3. Then Tiny Trainer 4-Channel "F" Motor 3S.
Thanks. What about flyer?
Newer than what I use. There's also this thing called a throttle. Don't always need 100% power. Most flight will be about 40%. All things being equal, heavier flies a bit faster, really heavy needs to fly really fast. Build it 100% size because everything is pre calculated. Mod it later after you get tired of it or it becomes a tape monster.I have got the old power pack b motor - 2213 935kv motor with a 113g bagtery. Should that be okay for FT Flyer or should I print plans at 125%?
Asking this from a very first time flyer perspective.
I think a 25%increase would be best.I thought so - But then got confused as the FT Flyer Page on this Forum mentions Power Back B.
Would 25% increase be okay? Or should I go 50%?
Keep in mind your question is going to spark a great deal of debate. Kind of like asking what is the best car? Many will give reasons why Chevy is better than Ford or Dodge or vice versa. But the truth is they are ALL good cars that will get you from point A to B. People are just describing there personal preference. And there is nothing wrong with someone giving a personal preference. But their preference may not be your preference.What would you recommed to fly for an absolute first time...
Nah bro, it's obviously nothing american made - they are all overpowered to insanityKind of like asking what is the best car? Many will give reasons why Chevy is better than Ford or Dodge or vice versa.
Nah bro, it's obviously nothing american made - they are all overpowered to insanity
But yes, it is true that there's more than one way to learn, but they all have one thing in common: patience and moderation (well, maybe two things). And in the old days FT was good with providing good, light, entry level planes and recommending correct power setup. Just watch the old videos (if they are still available) - almost all the planes were meant to fly on 24g motor (mostly because it was cheap - "for everyone"). Need any examples? Here: the original build video for FT Flyer with a 24g motor. Literally nobody mentions that today.
And your car metaphor is actually fiting here: would you want someone to teach him/herself how to drive using a Corvette, Mustang, Ram or FT-450? Of course you would prefer them to use Prius - for their own safety as well.
Actually there has been a noted limited success doing drivers ed in a hotrod, just not much. Iirc, some young lady learned how to also pilot a rail before learning to drive moms wagon. 24 gram motors were pretty much what was available prior to better silicon in ESC'S. WHATEVER.Nah bro, it's obviously nothing american made - they are all overpowered to insanity
But yes, it is true that there's more than one way to learn, but they all have one thing in common: patience and moderation (well, maybe two things). And in the old days FT was good with providing good, light, entry level planes and recommending correct power setup. Just watch the old videos (if they are still available) - almost all the planes were meant to fly on 24g motor (mostly because it was cheap - "for everyone"). Need any examples? Here: the original build video for FT Flyer with a 24g motor. Literally nobody mentions that today.
And your car metaphor is actually fiting here: would you want someone to teach him/herself how to drive using a Corvette, Mustang, Ram or FT-450? Of course you would prefer them to use Prius - for their own safety as well.
Easiest plane I've ever flown was the Ft Slow Stick ArrowWhat would you recommed to fly for an absolute first time. Building is no problem - Flight First Timer.
1. Tutor.
2. Tiny Trainer.
3. Scout.
4. Storch with 2213 935kv EMax.
5. Explorer.
The Flyer is one of the few we haven't made/flown.Thanks. What about flyer?
Actually there has been a noted limited success doing drivers ed in a hotrod, just not much. Iirc, some young lady learned how to also pilot a rail before learning to drive moms wagon. 24 gram motors were pretty much what was available prior to better silicon in ESC'S. WHATEVER.
With a little work someone could take that to under 250g.Actually, the new version of the Flyer is lighter overall and specifies an 1806 motor, which is only 21g.
The all up weight decreased from 326g to 275g.
I would suggest making the simple Cub as your fist flier. Its a top wing flier, can fly really slow, and isn't underpowered. I got the tiny trainer, and I will forever regret that. It's so underpowered, and hard to fly. Also try to find other motors, not the Flite test ones. They heat up and burn out quickly. I hav a Cub and fly it with a sunny sky 2212 1250kv motor, and its just great. Flies really easy and slow, a great beginner plane.What would you recommed to fly for an absolute first time. Building is no problem - Flight First Timer.
1. Tutor.
2. Tiny Trainer.
3. Scout.
4. Storch with 2213 935kv EMax.
5. Explorer.
Not recommending Flite Test Products on a Flite Test Forum? Wouldn't do that again if I were you... Justin CaseI would suggest making the simple Cub as your fist flier. Its a top wing flier, can fly really slow, and isn't underpowered. I got the tiny trainer, and I will forever regret that. It's so underpowered, and hard to fly. Also try to find other motors, not the Flite test ones. They heat up and burn out quickly. I hav a Cub and fly it with a sunny sky 2212 1250kv motor, and its just great. Flies really easy and slow, a great beginner plane.