(Having some issues posting the photos for the build so I'm doing this in sections.)
I've only flown the FT Spitfire once before. It was built by my Dad and he wanted me to test it out.
Felt nice, slightly more sluggish then the FT Racer but fun.
Then the itch to fly something bigger grew. Initially the plan had been to use the gear to build a FunCub type plane. I order big 5" wheels and all but so glad I followed my heart and built this monster.
60" wing with a big powerful motor.
Gear:
Turnigy Aerodrive SK3 - 3536-1050kv Brushless Outrunner Motor
H-KING 50A Fixed Wing Brushless Speed Controller
ZIPPY Compact 2200mAh 3S 25C Lipo Pack
APC Style Propeller 12x6
Spinner 40diam / 5mm shaft
HXT900 9g / 1.6kg / .12sec Micro Servo (x4)
Flite Test Control Horns (x 4)
Linkage Stopper M3x2xL11.2mm (10pcs/set)
Turnigy 9X 2.4GHz 8Ch Receiver (V2)
60CM Servo Lead Extention (JR) with hook 26AWG (x4 Servos)
45CM Servo Lead Extention (JR) with hook 26AWG (x1 ESC)
Spec:
FT Spitfire
42” Wing Span
9.5” Wing Cord
29” Fuse Length
2” Fuse Width
3.5” Fuse Height
5.25” x 13” Elevator
6.5” x 6.5” Rudder
43% Spitfire
60” Wing Span
13.5” Wing Cord (Under Fold 6.5" + extra piece)
41.5” Fuse Length
2.75” Fuse Width
5” Fuse Height
7.5” x 18.5” Elevator
9.25” x 9.25” Rudder
The math in case you wanted to know...![Wink ;) ;)](data:image/gif;base64,R0lGODlhAQABAIAAAAAAAP///yH5BAEAAAAALAAAAAABAAEAAAIBRAA7)
60-42 =18
18/42= .429 43%
- The 60" after a few flights.
- Sitting beside my FT Racer which has a 40" wing span.
![IMG_0300.JPG IMG_0300.JPG](https://ftforumx2.s3.amazonaws.com/2014/07/73285_56aa47f067360eb2b663db8b21137fc0_thumb.jpg)
I've only flown the FT Spitfire once before. It was built by my Dad and he wanted me to test it out.
Felt nice, slightly more sluggish then the FT Racer but fun.
Then the itch to fly something bigger grew. Initially the plan had been to use the gear to build a FunCub type plane. I order big 5" wheels and all but so glad I followed my heart and built this monster.
60" wing with a big powerful motor.
Gear:
Turnigy Aerodrive SK3 - 3536-1050kv Brushless Outrunner Motor
H-KING 50A Fixed Wing Brushless Speed Controller
ZIPPY Compact 2200mAh 3S 25C Lipo Pack
APC Style Propeller 12x6
Spinner 40diam / 5mm shaft
HXT900 9g / 1.6kg / .12sec Micro Servo (x4)
Flite Test Control Horns (x 4)
Linkage Stopper M3x2xL11.2mm (10pcs/set)
Turnigy 9X 2.4GHz 8Ch Receiver (V2)
60CM Servo Lead Extention (JR) with hook 26AWG (x4 Servos)
45CM Servo Lead Extention (JR) with hook 26AWG (x1 ESC)
Spec:
FT Spitfire
42” Wing Span
9.5” Wing Cord
29” Fuse Length
2” Fuse Width
3.5” Fuse Height
5.25” x 13” Elevator
6.5” x 6.5” Rudder
43% Spitfire
60” Wing Span
13.5” Wing Cord (Under Fold 6.5" + extra piece)
41.5” Fuse Length
2.75” Fuse Width
5” Fuse Height
7.5” x 18.5” Elevator
9.25” x 9.25” Rudder
The math in case you wanted to know...
60-42 =18
18/42= .429 43%
- The 60" after a few flights.
![IMG_0297.JPG IMG_0297.JPG](https://ftforumx2.s3.amazonaws.com/2014/07/73153_ec44cf2ace7241b6485dab6efb2fe26d_thumb.jpg)
![IMG_0295.JPG IMG_0295.JPG](https://ftforumx2.s3.amazonaws.com/2014/07/73143_986108dcc3ea870f89d716a36dee0b25_thumb.jpg)
- Sitting beside my FT Racer which has a 40" wing span.
![IMG_0300.JPG IMG_0300.JPG](https://ftforumx2.s3.amazonaws.com/2014/07/73285_56aa47f067360eb2b663db8b21137fc0_thumb.jpg)
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