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    Building a FT Versa Wing

    Hello Everybody, I am brand new to the hobby and have decided that I would like to build a FT Versa Wing (I would purchase the FliteTest kit of course). But I need to know every piece of electronics I would need( I don't even have a transmitter). I have a list here so if you could add or...
  2. T-Ro

    KK2 Board Tuning: Help Please

    Well, my quadcopter is complete! I have learned how to fly on a Nano QX, now know how to build a quad, but I am having trouble learning how to tune my quad by myself. I have watched many different videos over and over about P&I settings, what they do, and how to tune your quad. But I am still...
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    Tough Tilt Tricopter / Dragonfly Build

    Hi guys, I am new to multirotor flying, I have just finished watching the tough tilt tricopter build video. I am lead to believe that this is a cost effective way to start flying. I am going to buy the Dragonfly kit so that when my ability progresses I can easily upgrade to something that has...
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    Build my first one - FT Versa Wing, but it doesn't fly. Advice needed.

    Hi Guys, First of all. This is a really great community. I read some of the threads and articles after watching almost every FT video (and hearing half of all podcasts). I really really like the idea, which is embodied by Flitetest. I am nearlly new to RC and flown only 2 or 3 times with a HK...
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    Completely new to RC. I ordered some stuff and now I need help setting up.

    I stupidly ordered some stuff and now I need help setting up. The last time I flew a plane was when I flew a Delta Ray about 1 year ago. I did some circles an then landed perfectly. That was my first flight, ever. Then the exams came, and now its gone. I want to build a plane that I can train...
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    Beginner Level

    Hello, I am a new pilot and my most recent plane is the Champ by Horizon Hobby and I looking into a new plane and I really fell in love with the E flite apprentice s 15e with the SAFE system. I was just wondering if this would be a good for me. I saw the video by Flite Test but just wondering...
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    Help with FT Nutball flying. I'm a newbie.

    Firstly, I'm in Australia, and we don't have access to Dollar Tree foam. The foam I used I think is around 50% heavier. After building, my CG was too far back by about 1", so I added a strip of brass to the front, and now it's about perfect. It does mean my plane is around 354 grams (without...
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    hey! I'm new and have no idea where to put this. so I put it here.

    Hello! Feels great to be here! As I said in the title of this, I'm new and sstill trying to get a feel for the site. So, sorry that I did not put this where it probably should have gone. But anyway, back to what I wanted to say. So, I have been fascinated with rc flight my whole life, (I'm 22)...
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    Please review the parts in my cart? Beginner needs help.

    I posted the other day in hopes to get help in making my first RC parts purchase. I've got my cart full of goodies, but I would love to have someone look it over to make sure it will all work together, and to tell me if I need any extra adapters/connectors. Thanks for taking the time to read...
  10. Chaser1029

    Conversion of electronics

    Hi, I have what seems to be a fairly complicated question for me, but might be pretty simple, about taking the electronics from one plane I have and putting them in a FT swappable kit. I bought a Parkzone Radian a couple of months ago and have wrecked it and tried fixing it, but it has just been...
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    New to hobby - Need your help!

    Hello Flite Test Community and thanks ahead of time for your input. To save you a paragraph of my life story, here is a quick run down of where I stand with the hobby. I have been interested in the hobby for a few years, but never gave it a try Flite Test has inspired me to get into the hobby...
  12. Snarls

    Beginner FPV for Aerial Photography

    Hello everyone! A couple of months ago I built a quad capable of carrying a brushless camera gimbal for aerial photography. I was able to get some cool landscape shots, but I realized to get the best pictures/video possible I needed a way to frame the view and that is why I want to get into FPV...
  13. paytonc11

    Good beginner Aerobatic plane??

    I have really been wanting something aerobatic, I have never flown one before and was wondering what was some good beginner planes. Thanks! paytonc11
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    Anyone flying in Yuma,AZ

    Looking for Yuma, AZ area fliers to train with (beginner).
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    Help Beginner

    Hi I was wondering if you guys would recommend some FT kits. I looking to get the kit from the instructional video on youtube. FT Flyer so this is certain https://store.flitetest.com/3-pack-swappable-speed-build-kit/ I like WWI aircraft so I was wondering if the Bi-plane kit would be a good...
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    4s or 3s battery for tricopter

    My tricopter is using Sunnysky 1400kv motors with 8045 props, a 2200 mAh battery, and 13" booms. It's a titan tricopter with the company's recommended setup for macro flying. I'm new to flying multi rotors and the way it is now the controls are very touchy. I can fly it pretty well with the...
  17. mavrik12

    What to get when getting into the hoby

    Hello, I'm completely and utterly new to the hobby. I'm a computer geek that knows how to build. But when it comes to getting part and controllers for my first plane I'm completely lost. I have some parts picked out but I have no idea if they are good ones to go for or if there is a cheaper way...
  18. CONNXT248

    Choosing a Plane Questions

    I am looking for a 2nd RC plane to purchase, anyone have suggestions? I am flying the Champ and not sure where to go next. One suggestion I got was the Twisted Hobbies CrackYak, and I was also considering the FT Cruiser or FT 3D. I have almost no RC flight experience so I am not sure what to do...
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    Power settings for FT Flyer

    Hello everybody, I have built my first plane ( i have never flew one) and I am new to the electronics. I wanted to know what kind of flying characteristic should I expect with this power set up, and what kind of throws or expo should I set on my turnigy 9x? Or I do not set anything and it will...
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    Beginner lookin for a little help

    Updated with an additional question- 9/19/14 And again on 9/28/14 Hi, and thanks for reading! Anyways, i purchased a hobbyzone champ about a month ago, flew till the wing's came off, repaired them, then broke them again (It does NOT like flying inverted to much....) and I'm looking into...