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  1. 29rturner

    New guy here! HELP NEEDEd

    Hello im new to the flight test forums and i am interested in building my first rc plane and I already have a few prototypes in the making. I’ve built a rough prototype for a cargo plane model rocket powered glider and a rail assisted takeoff system that utilizes a cart that drops when the...
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    Test fit wing 1
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    Fuse
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    New
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    New wing 1
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    New
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    New
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    New build
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    New build 1
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    Prototype

    Possibly a new plane....
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    made some brace mounts
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    both out side wing panels are framed and now i need to get the other parts ready to start sheeting
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    ribs in place
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    last test rib, next some foam!
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    cutting some more test parts out of cardboard....
  16. Incader

    Help! What Paint theme should I go for on the FT Tutor?

    I was thinking about a yellow lightning bolt Cub style with a white body? Or maybe even stars and bars?
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    New FT A-10. G Bitzer, Atlanta GA
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    New FT A-10. G Bitzer, Atlanta GA
  19. Gruffwarrior77

    Help! Need help getting into flying

    I need some help getting into RC flying, I have a love for most things in the sky but I’m lacking the knowledge and the funds to get into the hobby. I have zero flying experience and I’m looking for some help. I want to build something that will look good in the air but can also function like a...
  20. T2 OpenProjects

    New Project: Open Source 3D Printed Plane Project

    Intro (Skip if You Want!): I've been a long time lurker on these forums, but I do a fair bit of designing/building/flying of planes, and it has been a long term goal for me to embark on a project specifically for by fixed wing fans and put it up on these forums and become a contributor myself...