Airplanes that flitetest should build

[Wrench Monkey]

Welcome aboard!!!
It's probably possible.... By someone with way more Talent than myself.
The Tail strength required to have the Elevator on top of it, is a huge challenge in Foam Board.

..... NOT saying that the right guy couldn't figure it out!! 😉

I had some time this weekend so I went about challenging myself to make a scratch build pusher with a "T" tail! During some engine runs I noticed the vertical stabiliser was getting moved around quite a bit by the turbulence from prop. I fixed this problem with a couple BBQ skewers for bracing. I was shocked at how much authority the elevator had considering it's a relatively small surface (I had to dial the rates back to around 35% to make it smooth). None the less it was an great proof of concept.

 

[Grifflyer]

I had some time this weekend so I went about challenging myself to make a scratch build pusher with a "T" tail! During some engine runs I noticed the vertical stabiliser was getting moved around quite a bit by the turbulence from prop. I fixed this problem with a couple BBQ skewers for bracing. I was shocked at how much authority the elevator had considering it's a relatively small surface (I had to dial the rates back to around 35% to make it smooth). None the less it was an great proof of concept.

That looks awesome!! Great work!

 

[CorsaiRC]

I would like to see a MIG-29 from FT

 

[varg]

It might be a while but from what I've seen on Overstreet's instagram we'll be seeing plenty of EDF/BDF flite test planes in the future.

 

[CorsaiRC]

I think FT should build snoopy's doghouse.
And...

1. tie fighter
2. giant simple cub
3. MIG-29
4. giant sea duck
5. small sea duck

 

[JasonK]

I would like to see FT build a plane with Pitcheron controls (so wing rotation handling both roll and pitch with a fixed elevator).

 

[CorsaiRC]

True

 

[CorsaiRC]

Sorrell guppy is a good idea!

 

[Battery800]

Good news! Josh Bixler said that the legacy will be re-released in maker foam with a new landing gear soon!

 

[Peteohms]

I’m trying to finish the plans on this Staggerwing. Need a couple experienced beta builders. Have a half dozen flights on this so far.

 

[Peteohms]

 

[ScratchBuildMast]

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That was blank for me for the longest time... I thought you sent a blank message in here for no reason. But sick plane

 

["Corpse"]

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I can't stand that plane. It's cool, but UGLY! Great build though!

 

[Peteohms]

Corpse, Staggerwing is my favorite biplane. This is just a prototype.

 

[keepitup]

Corpse, Staggerwing is my favorite biplane. This is just a prototype. View attachment 179598

Same here, if I thought I had enough talent I would give this one a shot. Gorgeous!!!

 

[keepitup]

I’m trying to finish the plans on this Staggerwing. Need a couple experienced beta builders. Have a half dozen flights on this so far. View attachment 179373 View attachment 179374

How does she fly? Fast I'll bet?

 

[flamingo]

how about a Messerschmitt Me 328 or the messerschmitt me 262

 

[keepitup]

Good news! Josh Bixler said that the legacy will be re-released in maker foam with a new landing gear soon!

Been flying the Legacy a lot lately. Best flying model I own bar none. I own 10 flyable and another 4-5 waiting to be built, also a pile of foam bits left from failed attempts . I think I've flown the Legacy most of all and it's my newest build. Never nosed this one in, yet. Even at 30 mph winds I feel comfortable w this plane. Love the landing gear, wonder what they have in mind for another version?

 

[keepitup]

Sorrell guppy is a good idea!

We did the sorrell already right from the original u/l plans. Way too fast for me so I am learning a bit before I try again.

 

[The Hangar]

I’m trying to finish the plans on this Staggerwing. Need a couple experienced beta builders. Have a half dozen flights on this so far. View attachment 179373 View attachment 179374

Beautiful! I’d love to beta build it, but I need to get my needle cutter set up first. Hopefully I can get it up and running this week.