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  1. dryhiker

    FT Alpha - A truly great plane!

    Today was the maiden flight of my Alpha. After eyeballing elevon positions and aligning them using subtrims, she flew fantastic! No in-flight trimming needed. The wing is a big improvement over the Mini F-22 and my flights were really enjoyable. It was a great day of flying! I did learn...
  2. dehager

    Part Missile Launcher Rail for Ben Harber's 1:13 Scale F-16 or Similar Jets v01

    I created a set of LAU-129 missile launcher rails for the F-16. Similar to the style Freewing uses for their jets but this incorporates a keyhole mount based on a 4-40 (3mm) bolt. It allows for adjusting the tension and mounting just about anything you want with just two bolts. To install the...
  3. CatholicFlyer

    launching Vehicle Build Ideas

    Okay, I may be a tad crazy, but my double swift wing B-52 is going forward, Pretty much ready for phase two, adding the plywood to increase the strength and make the frame that will hold the wings with bolts. Now there is a forum member who built Howard Hughes' Sproose Goose and belly launches...
  4. R

    RC car or trailer plane launcher

    This is something I thought about doing, but school has started again :( I would really like to see someone build a RC car or a RC car trailer that has a launcher. Like a slingshot or crossbow for launching remotely. Just drive the trailer or car out to the field, push a button and watch it...