soarer

  1. Crawford Bros. Aeroplanes

    Aeronaut 2m Sailplane

    My latest design, a 2m sailplane. It was inspired by Tony Mellor's Alto saiplane, found here: https://outerzone.co.uk/plan_details.asp?ID=11611 I wanted a glider with well-rounded capabilities that could handle a variety of wind conditions. We'll see if it succeeds in that regard, but I have...
  2. FoamyDM

    FTFC20 Mara designed by FoamyDM - The Flying Mustache

    This the entry of the MARA designed by FoamyDM The graceful swept curves of this Thermal Soarer are enticing, I am drawn to the unique construction methods employed to build this unique craft. History: The craft was designed in 1999 by Markku Tähkäpää, reknown veteran Finnish modeler. but...
  3. R

    FT Simple soarer, Can I get a little help from my friends?

    Frame: FT Simple soarer (speed build) 3ch. Prop: 9x4.7sf Power plant: Emax 2280kv (plans call for 1300kv) Power source: Kinexsis 800mAh 2S Servos: 8.5g I can not get this thing in the air. I have been fighting this thing for weeks now. The last time it crashed I thought I was going to jump...
  4. T

    FT Warmliner

    Has anyone else had this idea or tried something similar? Take an FT simple soarer fuselage, an FT Explorer Sport wing. Put a folding prop on a big motor and make a warmliner. Maybe split the ailerons for flaps and crow? Probably would have to reinforce the wing. I've seen a few folded...
  5. B

    Add pusher power Pod to Simple Soarer

    I am about to build a SS as project to entertain me as I recover from should replacement surgery. I plan on using it as both a tow launch and power glider. That said, I am toying with the idea of adding a power pod above and just aft of the wings. Something similar to the Bixler (II). So...