diy

While this isn't exactly RC content, my soldering iron is a tool that I use very often within the hobby, and this caddy makes it much easier to transport when making trips to the field or to events.

This should be an interesting build off to see what is possible with foam board. Personally, I find 3d and XA to be very fun, but extremely expensive. Even a ~50" airframe can run you up to 200$- not including electronics. Wouldn't it be great if we could build our own airframes for less than...

Hey, guys, I've been out of the hobby for a while, and it's time to come back. This time I'm going to go for my first really scale looking project, or at least something close to it. These are some images that I found on the internet of the plastic kits with a really amazing finish. Of course...

Finished painting the Hunter Killer Drone from Call Of Duty. Now it’s ready for a maiden!

So I had an idea to take the hunter killer drone score streak from call of duty and turn it into a real life RC plane. I loved the design and I thought it would be a fun and challenging build for my first edf build. My original plans to make a folding wing like the original one The real in game...

Here is the Beta 1 version of the EZ Intruder! Great back yard or indoor flyer. These are BETA plans for the EZ Intruder. This model airplane is designed to use the Flite Test 2CH EZ Power Pack available on the Flite Test store. The aircraft is designed to use Flite Test Maker Foam or...

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...

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...

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...

Alright, I know that the title doesn't sum up my question very well, but it had to be short. I want to design a custom quad frame, and I do have the necessary experience with CAD software (I'm using Altair Inspire, for anyone interested). I would like to know if anyone has or knows about some...

Hey everyone! Hope you've been staying safe and healthy. I've been designing a new foamie with swept wing and tail and am stuck on how to implement elevators with the swept tail. I can't really find any example and want to tie elevators to one servo... Any single elevator setup tends to bend the...

FT Tiny Trainer Designed By: Josh Bixler Plans By: Dan Sponholz **New plans updated to the latest format** This is still the same classic design that was originally released over 5 years ago. Description: Now made with the new Maker Foam the Flite Test Tiny Trainer is even better! The Tiny...

I built this a little bit ago and thought I should put it on the forums. YOUTUBE VIDEO: I made a super micro F-15 that hits 40MPH! It runs on 2 1.7g servos, a 8.5x20mm coreless motor. The whole plane is powered on a 1s 200mah Lipo. I took a lot of time to improve on it and make plans. If...

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

When i paint my fiber-glass fuse, the paint and primer starts to bubble up. Any idea why. I used normale water based spackle. And epoxy resin

Hi, guys! For some time now I have been watching various threads of STOL aircraft building. I love the way the FT Simple Storch and FT Bushwacker fly, but I like the way real STOL planes looks. I'm a lover of scale model airplanes, even I haven't built one yet. Then, after my biloute trainer...

FT P-38 Lightning Designed By: John Overstreet Plans By: Dan Sponholz Description: The Flite Test FT P-38 Lightning Electric Airplane Kit is one of the most advanced Speed Build Kits you can build. The finished model offers a level of scale detail that has never been seen before on a Flite...

VP SideWinder Sponsored by Venom Power Designed By: Dan Sponholz Plans By: Dan Sponholz Skins By: Stephen Rosema Description: Power Pack Compatibility: Power Pack C Specs: Wingspan: Center of Gravity: Control Surface Throws: Expo Suggestions: Free Plans: Click the Download...

Foamboard is the soul of FliteTest, but what if you just don't have access to an foamboard source, or it's just too expensive? Running several tests I discovered how to make my own foamboard easy and cheap. :cool::cool::cool: This tutorial is aimed at those who like me do not have access to this...

Hi everybody, I'm a long time watcher of FliteTest, but this is my first time posting here. I wanted to share a project I recently completed - building an FPV freestyle/racing quad from cardboard and epoxy resin. I was very inspired by the FliteTest DIY philosophy and wanted to bring that vibe...