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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...

‪I am scratch building the simple cub currently - my first ever scratch build. I am using the free online plans which I have printed on A4 and taped together. Any tips on how to transfer the plans onto the foam to cut out?‬

** FT P-47 Plans Addendum ** Part 15 on the FT P-47 version 1.0 plans was actually a part from a different model. Flite Test sent me the correct file and I'm working to update the full plan set to version 1.1. In the meantime, here is the correct part for those working from the version 1.0 plans.

FT P-47 Thunderbolt Designed By: John Overstreet Plans By: Dan Sponholz Description: The P-47 is the second plane of the Flite Test Master Series developed in collaboration with John Overstreet. Using "mold-together" techniques, the FT P-47 is just as rewarding to build as it is to fly. This...

Its been a looong time, but here we go again! In the past, I experimented a little with super tiny EDF units, with very limited success. The planes were too small and issues with thrust tube and motor cutoff due to ESC overheating made me stop working with EDFs for a long time. But now I wanted...

FT Commuter Designed By: Ben Harber Plans By: Dan Sponholz Description: The FT Commuter is a community design by fellow Flite Tester Ben Harber. It is an intermediate build and flies as you would expect a small trainer. It can be set up as a bank and yank with aileron and elevator control or...

(GO TO PAGE 11 FOR PLANS AND BUILD VIDEO) So I have always been around the real Stearman because my grandfather restores and flies them. I decided to make the Stearman because I had a balsa wood kit lying around for a rubber band powered model. I took the plans to Staples and got them scaled...

FT P-40 Warhawk Designed By: Andres Lu Plans By: Dan Sponholz Description: The FT P40 is a Flite Test take on a classic design. Simple build techniques allow this plane to be folded together in hours and result in a flight experience that an intermediate to advanced pilot will enjoy. Add the...

The White Diamond was originally designed in my head over a work lunch, and stemmed from a desire to build a small, fast plane using only one sheet of foam board in the minimum amount of time possible. Influenced by my love for sleek stealth aircraft, this plane takes a unique approach to single...

Here are some plans for a mini Bf-109. The plans aren't pretty, but, feel free to give it a whack. Here are some things you need to know to build it. For the top hatch peel the paper off the bottom side to help it bend. Then for the power pod just sink it in until the motor doesn't show, and...

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...

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...

FT Corsair Designed By: John Overstreet in collaboration with Flite Test Plans By: Dan Sponholz Description: The FT Corsair represents a new chapter of Flite Test scratch built aircraft! Using techniques developed by John Overstreet which he has also used in his metalworking, this plane uses...