simple scout

My scratch build FT Simple Scout AUW is 603 grams with 1300 mAh and 665 grams with 1800 mAh - that is 12% & 24% respectively more than what is mentioned on plans i.e. 535 grams. What is the weight deviation range that can be taken in Flitetest scratch builds to get similar Flight performance as...

I'm just about to build a Simple Scout using the quick build kit but want to source my own motor, prop, ESC, servos etc. I love that Flite Test publish free plans as well as kits for those of us that are new to fixed-wing (I've been flying quadcopters for a while). Can anyone point me in the...

Build Details Simple Scout from Kit B Power Pack FT Arua 5 Lite Tattu 3S LiPo Battery 45C (11.1V/1300mAh) Spektrum SPM4650 DSMX SRXL2 Serial Micro Receiver Spektrum DX6e Transmitter

Father and son Scout's! Great slow flying planes that will give you a blast of a time. I kind of miss mine them and will probably build a new ones soon. this actually has no paint job done to it and is built with black foam board.

My simple scout minus the canopy painted up to look like a hangar 9 ultra stick!

I thought that this would be interesting to some readers given a few other comments about not liking the models where the wings are glued in position to the fuselage, so here's my modification to the Simple Scout, from the UK. Having printed out the plans at 100% scale I also took a look at the...

I've been saying forever that FT Simple Scout is THE best RC plane you can build (in my opinion). This is only one of the many reasons.

I'm completely new to the hobby and don't know which motors and props to choose for the simple scout. I don't want to buy a power pack because I think I can get the parts cheaper if I buy them separately but I couldn't find the motors used in the powerpacks online and I don't know what motor and...

Here is a shot of my new Simple Scout with 3D printed cylinders, wheels, and pilot. I also did the vinyl decals myself. I'm very excited about what this new technology will bring to this hobby!