250g and under planes

[OliverW]

Think a sub 250 would be fun to design & build. I believe I have enough parts from dead almost dead Champ RTF. The Champ components still function fine but the foam components no longer align well enough to be airworthy. I can order new parts to rebuild it or salvage the good stuff & reinvent the wheel, I mean, the wing.

I highly recommend these as a replacement. They are the easiest kits I have ever built. https://www.stevensaero.com/product...od/model-airplane-kits/rc-ultra-micro-indoor/

 

[Figure9]

I highly recommend these as a replacement. They are the easiest kits I have ever built. https://www.stevensaero.com/product...od/model-airplane-kits/rc-ultra-micro-indoor/

Those are really sweet designs. What comes with the kit, I didn’t see any details regarding servos, receiver or ESC. Looks like a brushed motor similar to the what the Champ has.

 

[OliverW]

Those are really sweet designs. What comes with the kit, I didn’t see any details regarding servos, receiver or ESC. Looks like a brushed motor similar to the what the Champ has.

It is designed off of the champ's electronics. It comes as the kit with all the hardware, you just buy the covering

 

[Figure9]

It is designed off of the champ's electronics. It comes as the kit with all the hardware, you just buy the covering

The web site was slow to fill in. It sure does look like the same stuff that’s in the Champ. Thanks Squirrel Tail, I think I’ll order one. They look like fun skillset builders.

 

[OliverW]

The web site was slow to fill in. It sure does look like the same stuff that’s in the Champ. Thanks Squirrel Tail, I think I’ll order one. They look like fun skillset builders.

They build super easily!! You'll love it

 

[DutchRoll]

I know I will be investing heavily in the Paper plate planes for a while..
you can print full size C-pack planes to be printed on 8.5x11" paper (1sheet per page) and built from that. the control system is out of a C-17 from banggood.
I think the AUW was near 50g.
https://forum.flitetest.com/index.php?threads/micro-p-38-no-controls-just-thrust-build.61150/

I know the SKinimoa is weighing in at @~45 50g for a 30" glider.
The 50" Minimoa AUW is about ~230g

I like the socks! That's dedication to your hobby, where you skip even putting shoes on before you maiden it!

 

[Vimana89]

I've done some testing with sub 250g planes and I'll be pumping out some serious stuff in this category for the near future. I'm going to start working with smaller motors and electronics, but I can already build a plane under 250g(possibly even under 200g) with an A pack 1806 radial and full park flyer performance and capability consistent with most mighty mini sized planes if I try(it's far from rocket science). With all the bright minds here I can tell you that if we get backed into this sub 250g category we will make the most out of it, with some great innovations

 

[Crawford Bros. Aeroplanes]

I've done some testing with sub 250g planes and I'll be pumping out some serious stuff in this category for the near future. I'm going to start working with smaller motors and electronics, but I can already build a plane under 250g(possibly even under 200g) with an A pack 1806 radial and full park flyer performance and capability consistent with most mighty mini sized planes if I try(it's far from rocket science). With all the bright minds here I can tell you that if we get backed into this sub 250g category we will make the most out of it, with some great innovations

It's a great way to experiment without breaking the bank that's for sure.

 

[IdoAllMyOwnStunts]

Made 200 gram mini arrow that has 840 grams of thrust😱. Cobra 2205 2600 kv 5x5 prop, 30 amp ESC, 5 gram servos, 500 mah 3 cell. I removed the paper from the inside.

 

[IdoAllMyOwnStunts]

Flew it indoors in a super tiny gym. It has way to much power, I never went above 1/3 throttle. It flew good until I hit the ceiling lol.

 

[Wildthing]

Flew it indoors in a super tiny gym. It has way to much power, I never went above 1/3 throttle. It flew good until I hit the ceiling lol.

 

[IdoAllMyOwnStunts]

Wind is down to a 3 mph! I was able to fly outside! Power was pretty insane, the wing loading is so little that it slows way down. I was able to do some Insane maneuvers...Enjoy

 

[Wildthing]

Wind is down to a 3 mph! I was able to fly outside! Power was pretty insane, the wing loading is so little that it slows way down. I was able to do some Insane maneuvers...Enjoy

Great flying, dang that thing is fast.

 

[Figure9]

Wind is down to a 3 mph! I was able to fly outside! Power was pretty insane, the wing loading is so little that it slows way down. I was able to do some Insane maneuvers...Enjoy

Appears to be way too much fun to be legal. Wait a minute?!?! Darn’it, that’s exactly what the FAA said that we‘ve arguing against, they’re trying to make fun illegal.

 

[buzzbomb]

Wind is down to a 3 mph! I was able to fly outside! Power was pretty insane, the wing loading is so little that it slows way down. I was able to do some Insane maneuvers...Enjoy

That was awesome! You got my adrenaline up, just watching it!

 

[IdoAllMyOwnStunts]

Appears to be way too much fun to be legal. Wait a minute?!?! Darn’it, that’s exactly what the FAA said that we‘ve arguing against, they’re trying to make fun illegal.

Sad but true, I mean it’s a 8 ounce foam plane that can’t do any damage if it tried...I’m in the middle of nowhere in the country and no one cares. Farmers all think they are UFOs lol. It’s been my hobby for 12 years and I’ve taught many kids how to fly and it’s part of my life and I wouldn’t be who I am without RC. Enough of my rant...I’m gonna go fly😜

 

[Figure9]

Sad but true, I mean it’s a 8 ounce foam plane that can’t do any damage if it tried...I’m in the middle of nowhere in the country and no one cares. Farmers all think they are UFOs lol. It’s been my hobby for 12 years and I’ve taught many kids how to fly and it’s part of my life and I wouldn’t be who I am without RC. Enough of my rant...I’m gonna go fly😜

Fly indeed! I also live in a rural setting among respectful citizens & flyers.

 

[Hondo76251]

I've never flown a wing that I really liked, in fact, the only one I've even kept around is my little Dart. I like it because I have yaw control, makes it feel more like a traditional plane.

With a 750mah battery it comes in at only 225 grams...

 

[Figure9]

I've never flown a wing that I really liked, in fact, the only one I've even kept around is my little Dart. I like it because I have yaw control, makes it feel more like a traditional plane.

With a 750mah battery it comes in at only 225 grams...


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You can use YAW control...?!?! Only time I ever actually used it was flying my Champ RTF & only because it didn’t have aileron controls! Now I fly 4 channel airplanes & the rudder stick always sits idle, but maybe Newbies newer than me that might think I’m an ace that can use the rudder...

 

[Hondo76251]

@Figure9 I never learned to bank and yank, sometimes that's almost a handicap! lol I learned to fly in "manned aviation" long before I learned to fly RC, tail draggers at that! I'm all about that rudder! lol