airplane

  1. SP0NZ

    Plane Bloody Wonder MkIII 1.3

    Bloody Wonder MkIII Design By: Dan Sponholz Plans By: Dan Sponholz (based on original design by Josh Bixler) BACKGROUND The FT Bloody Wonder was the first plane I really learned to fly RC on. It was not my first plane, but it was the first plane I had success with. For that reason it will...
  2. Codyprice0295

    Brag about your RC!

    New to RC or sUAS. Open Forum or introductions who are you? what plane do you fly? When did you start? War stories? Helpful info?
  3. flitetest

    Plane FT Mini Guinea 1.1

    FT Mini Guinea Designed By: Peter Sripol Plans By: Dan Sponholz Description: The FT Mini Guinea is a small twin with a big personality. Now made with Master Foam this plane offers so much versatility it is insane! Whether you are a beginner looking to build your first twin or you are an...
  4. M

    Rudder and unexpected yaw behavior

    Hi dears, I enjoy building my own airplanes and recently I have built 2 of them that the rudder is causing an unexpected yaw behavior. Please, help me to find out what is going on. Before start I would like to point out that the controls are not reversed, and, besides the rudder, all other...
  5. flitetest

    Plane FT Viggen 1.1

    FT Viggen (Saab JA 37 Viggen) Design By: David Windestål Plans By: Dan Sponholz Description: The Flite Test Viggen is a rule breaker. It's a jet that can slow down to a crawl and not stall. Yet it can be fast and track like an arrow. It has a precise and locked in feel. These characteristics...
  6. flitetest

    Plane FT Mustang Master Series 1.0

    FT Mustang Master Series Design By: John Overstreet Plans By: Dan Sponholz Description: The Master Series Mustang is a classic warbird that provides as much satisfaction in building as it does flying it! Utilizing Master Series build techniques and designed by John Overstreet, the build...
  7. flitetest

    Plane FT Guinea Pig 1.1

    FT Guinea Pig Designed By: Peter Sripol Plans By: Dan Sponholz Description: The Flite Test Guinea Pig is the perfect platform to carry out the craziest experiments in the air. While it can carry a hefty payload, which can be dropped out the rear hatch, it can also be set up to carry out...
  8. S

    Feedback Request! Failed Test flight.

    Hello! I have a team at school that competes in an aero design competition every year. This year our aircraft had some trouble as once it was off the ground it yawed hard and crashed. I would love any feedback as to why the plane reacted as it did. If you have any questions please let me know...
  9. BS projects inc.

    Fun idea for a movie

    Who here has seen a Bruce Brown film such as Endless Summer or On Any Sunday? I love both of these films and I think a Bruce Brown type film would be an excellent way to shed light on the hobby for people who don't completely understand it. Especially considering that the hobby is under threat...
  10. SP0NZ

    *Unofficial* FT P-40

    FT P-40 Warhawk Designed By: Andres Lu Plans By: Dan Sponholz Description: Coming Soon Speed Build Kit: Coming Soon Power Pack Compatibility: Power Pack C Specs: Wingspan: Center of Gravity: Control Surface Throws: Expo Suggestions: Free Plans: FT P-40 Warhawk Plans Printing...
  11. Power_Broker

    Arduino Scratch Build - "Screamin' Seagull II"

    Welcome to my build log for my next Arduino controlled RC scratch built airplane! Much of this project is going to be based off of work (especially in terms of software) found in my previous build log here. After my *very* successful test flight with my last Arduino plane, I've decided to...
  12. flitetest

    Plane FT EZ-Glider 1.0

    FT EZ Glider Design by: Josh Bixler Plans by: Dan Sponholz Description: The FT EZ Glider is a great introductory build to introduce you to the Flite Test line of DIY Airplanes. It's simple design and polyhedral wings allow for the EZ Glider to be built and flown with ease. Adjust the control...
  13. flitetest

    Plane FT Spitfire 1.1

    FT Spitfire Design By: David Windestål Plans By: Dan Sponholz Description: The FT Spitfire is the 10th design in the swappable series and the first of which that is a warbird. This is the perfect gateway into scale-like flying and is also a good introduction into four channel flying. This...
  14. flitetest

    Plane FT Legacy (Founders Plane) 1.1

    FT Legacy The Founders Plane Design By: Josh Bixler Plans By: Dan Sponholz Description: The FT Legacy was inspired by the Telelmaster. This was the plane that had the most impact on my personal growth as a pilot along with a legacy of its own. The Telemaster has been a workhorse for many...
  15. flitetest

    Plane FT Sea Angel 1.1

    FT Sea Angel Designed By: Josh Bixler, Andres Lu, and Jeremy Andrew Davis Plans By: Dan Sponholz Description: This is the FT SeaAngel. The Sea Angel is a unique aircraft modeled after Porco Rosso’s plane from the 1992 Hayao Miyazaki anime film made by Studio Ghibli as well as the 1925...
  16. flitetest

    Plane FT Simple Cub 1.1

    FT Simple Cub Designed By: Josh Bixler Floats Designed By: Andres Lu Plans By: Dan Sponholz Overview: Thank you for choosing the FT Simple Cub as your next FT project. Our passion at FliteTest is to introduce this great hobby to as many people as possible. It is also to make that journey as...
  17. flitetest

    Plane FT LongEZ 1.0

    FT LongEZ Designed By: Alex Zvada & Josh Bixler Plans By: Dan Sponholz The Flite Test LongEZ is a great "bank and yank" semi scale DIY electric airplane kit. Simplicity was the theme of this design and our hopes are that it can be built and flying in no time! One motor, an ESC, and two servos...
  18. SP0NZ

    *Unofficial* FT LongEZ

    FT LongEZ Designed By: Alex Zvada & Josh Bixler Plans By: Dan Sponholz The Flite Test LongEZ is a great "bank and yank" semi scale DIY electric airplane kit. Simplicity was the theme of this design and our hopes are that it can be built and flying in no time! One motor, an ESC, and two servos...
  19. A

    Help! First time RC build: help with parts

    Hello everyone! I am new to building RC planes and I need help with parts. For my first project, i'd like to build a glider with a movable elevator and rudder (no ailerons). What do I need? I have a controller, and I know I need 2 servos/servo horns. What other fancy tech stuff do I need...
  20. hockeychris26

    6mm White Depron

    Hello all, I am selling my excess hobby grade depron. I have about 4 cases of 6x700x1000mm all from rcfoam.com. Each case has 20 sheets and I am selling each case for $100 ( plus shipping). I am trying to get rid of this stuff before I head back to college so I don't leave my poor mom with a...