2026 Flite Test Forum Challenge: Build-ruary contest

[FoamyDM]

As of the March 8th this contest has closed.
Judging will commence. Best of luck.


I tried to re-maiden, and regretted the choice. The wind sock was straight out! I am a fool with a twice broken plane now.

But i did fly the EZ Pint Jet at dusk and lost it. But found it and flew it into the headwind back to the car.

 

[FoamyDM]

Fixed all the links in Post #2

 

[FoamyDM]

OK guys, I have managed to review everyone contest Entry page and the progress therein.

Before I start this, I want to note a I note for special mention @Rara as he completed 4 (without color nor flight footage) with no footage or color. He was on track until printer difficulties. Good effort Uncle Rara.

I first went through and checked to see how many of you completed the four planes (at least). There are 3 Contestants who finished the challenge completely. I want to note that these three had very similar quality and depth to their entries. And as always, it impresses me.
TOP 3
They are (in order of Entry) - @AgentC , @RickHunter , @Jo's squadron
Then I checked each category of scoring for how many planes covered each of the 5 main categories. if it was there it was a check.

• Declaration - What and Why - 5pts
• Build Log,(with pictures), 8-pts
• Was there color on the plane, 4pts
• Is the flight evidence, 4 pts
• Take-aways 4pts

This showed me where the scores sat quickly. to find the recipient of Bragging Rights,
this Incredible Virtual Trophy! and Title of FTFC26: Buildruary Winner! *(put it in your banner)*;

2nd Runner up: @AgentC
Runner up: @Jo's squadron

Winner of FTFC26: Buildruary is 🎉 @Rick Hunter 🎉

Big congrats to our winners, and a big thanks to everyone who attempted this deceptively simple challenge

Please fill out the survey on the way out

 

[FoamyDM]

I do this every year after the Judging is done. I ask for everyone to weigh in with a Stop, Start, Continue, in efforts to make this better for next time. What things should I start doing (things I should have done), what things should I Stop doing. Which things are must haves, good things to Continue doing next time.
I'll start off showing you how helpful this was from last year.

Stop	Start	Continue
Promising kits from a machine that you don't have working. Ghosting the Hobby after starting a contest! Beating myself up for having life happen.	Have contest signup open earlier - (October?) Set calendar alarms for deadlines. Have the prize packaged, ready for a label. See about granting a 1-month (Title) to the winners avatar Add Bonus for things like Fleet icons Pilots Build-night participation Community Bolstering?	Encouraging contestants to post progress Photos requiring color Offer Discord Build-Nights (does everyone have access to discord?)

I Stopped successfully *not better for the contest though). I forgot to start doing most of this. and I missed posting Build-together nights

What are your STOP, START, CONTINUES?

 

[RickHunter]

😃😀😃. It was alot of fun. Not so much on the Radjet maiden (She's ready to go again) . Lol. Thanks for hosting.

 

[AgentC]

Thanks for hosting, as always, @FoamyDM, and congrats to @RickHunter!

I always enjoy this contest/motivation to make new planes. I would forget if the signup was in October. I like an early January though, so we can research designs, and get the prep done (which I was too late at this year).

I also rushed my maidens due to bad weather, so if suggest having a 2-week gap for those to get completed to allow for a touch more leeway.

Otherwise, it's fun to get building again, and getting back into the flying spirit. Thanks again for a great annual contest!

 

[Mr Man]

congrats rick hunter!!!

 

[Houndpup Rc]

OK guys, I have managed to review everyone contest Entry page and the progress therein.

Before I start this, I want to note a I note for special mention @Rara as he completed 4 (without color nor flight footage) with no footage or color. He was on track until printer difficulties. Good effort Uncle Rara.

I first went through and checked to see how many of you completed the four planes (at least). There are 3 Contestants who finished the challenge completely. I want to note that these three had very similar quality and depth to their entries. And as always, it impresses me.
TOP 3
They are (in order of Entry) - @AgentC , @RickHunter , @Jo's squadron
Then I checked each category of scoring for how many planes covered each of the 5 main categories. if it was there it was a check.

• Declaration - What and Why - 5pts
• Build Log,(with pictures), 8-pts
• Was there color on the plane, 4pts
• Is the flight evidence, 4 pts
• Take-aways 4pts

This showed me where the scores sat quickly. to find the recipient of Bragging Rights,
this Incredible Virtual Trophy! and Title of FTFC26: Buildruary Winner! *(put it in your banner)*;

2nd Runner up: @AgentC
Runner up: @Jo's squadron

Winner of FTFC26: Buildruary is 🎉 @Rick Hunter 🎉

Big congrats to our winners, and a big thanks to everyone who attempted this deceptively simple challenge

Please fill out the survey on the way out

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Congrats @RickHunter! Winning 2 in a row is impressive!😁👍 (We shall see about the 3rd😂)

 

[RickHunter]

Congrats @RickHunter! Winning 2 in a row is impressive!😁👍 (We shall see about the 3rd😂)

Thank you much. I'm going for the hat trick. You better jump in on D'arch. There is only 3 of us so far I think. I'm finishing the 200% Legacy with the launch payload for a Radjet and @FoamyDM is finishing his 400% Puri. Be a good time to fix your Monster A-10 and give us a challenge. 😁

 

[Houndpup Rc]

Be a good time to fix your Monster A-10 and give us a challenge. 😁

I hope I can too!👍 (Thinking maybe postponing the speed challenge until April if that sounds good @Mr Man, @RickHunter, @Jo's squadron)

 

[Mr Man]

Works fer me!

 

[FoamyDM]

Works fer me!

So i have time for the speed challenge!?

 

[Rara]

Nice work guys!
I think the weather is really what kept me out of the running. I have to do my painting outside, and even the days where it was warm enough, it was much too windy.

For anyone interested in the F-35 and Macross builds, I will update those in the coming weeks still in my Builduary thread. I have to have both done for an event in April anyway...

 

[FoamyDM]

Nice work guys!
I think the weather is really what kept me out of the running. I have to do my painting outside, and even the days where it was warm enough, it was much too windy.

For anyone interested in the F-35 and Macross builds, I will update those in the coming weeks still in my Builduary thread. I have to have both done for an event in April anyway...

please do!

 

[Mr Man]

So i have time for the speed challenge!?

I hope you do! It’s lots of fun. And lots of tinkering, and pondering how to beat your opponents 😂. I’ve got a 200a esc this year. Not that I’m going to be pulling 200 amps 🤣 . (because my next highest are 80 amp esc’s. and I know I’ll be pulling around 100)

 

[Houndpup Rc]

I hope you do! It’s lots of fun. And lots of tinkering, and pondering how to beat your opponents 😂. I’ve got a 200a esc this year. Not that I’m going to be pulling 200 amps 🤣 . (because my next highest are 80 amp esc’s. and I know I’ll be pulling around 100)

Is that the Red Brick?

 

[Houndpup Rc]

I hope you do! It’s lots of fun. And lots of tinkering, and pondering how to beat your opponents 😂.

🤣🤣🤣😆😆

 

[Mr Man]

Is that the Red Brick?

Yup, I bought it when it was on sale last year, and haven't used it yet 🤣🤣 (I've tested it though)

 

[Houndpup Rc]

Yup, I bought it when it was on sale last year, and haven't used it yet 🤣🤣 (I've tested it though)

Best deal for one that size!👍

 

[Mr Man]

Best deal for one that size!👍

By far!! (I highly recommend it!)