Ketchup
4s mini mustang
ESC reversing huh.
Does anybody know if an FT 35 amp esc could also do that? That could be fun to mess around with.
Bush Plane Build Challenge II
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Does anybody know if an FT 35 amp esc could also do that? That could be fun to mess around with.
Hondo76251
Legendary member
Nope, nothing to it! Just post a video for each of the challenges. Rules are on the first page.
Like @Ketchup said, some of the challenges can be a little hard on the equipment! Lol. I'd say a c pack size would be better...
Hondo76251
Legendary member
Thats another tricky part of this challenge, has to be very strong and very light. I had pretty good luck last time with some fairly heavy steel wire, about 1/8" dia.
Matthewdupreez
Legendary member
i use 5 or 4 mm aluminium rod.... that stuff is rock solid
Ketchup
4s mini mustang
I'd say it depends heavily on what you are doing with it. For lighter loads a 4 or 5mm aluminum rod would work fine, but with a C pack sized plane, the payloads and heavy landings would really bend that stuff up for sure, it even went close to warping some super beefy steel gear that I used. It didn't bend it, but it was very close.
Matthewdupreez
Legendary member
sorry but i would have to argue against that.... but hey i'll do a strength test
Ketchup
4s mini mustang
Make a video, I would like to see it for sure, and it would be a good thing to use for comparisons too.
I said what I said because of some experience that I have had with materials like this and the forces at play. I have absolutely no doubt that even a 5mm piece of aluminum would have some warping or bending after having to support a 5 pound plane doing a hard landing.
Since you are going to put your own plane in this challenge anyways, maybe we could see what happens then. A good learning moment is always nice, no matter who is correct in this situation.
Also, just to clarify, what planes have you used the aluminum rod in?
FlyerInStyle
Elite member
Ft escs are. Not programmable, even though most others are. They said that it's for easy use.
Test Fly RC
Elite member
I don't think they can do that, but who knows, FT might release a firmware update...... maybe sometime
Hondo76251
Legendary member
This would be a handy feature for this challenge! lol
cyclone3350
Master member
Oh-no, another idea for me to toy with. Like I don't have enough now. I like it!
Hondo76251
Legendary member
@Ketchup Yeah, I remember your gear was quite sturdy lol
I went with the heavy 1/8" steel rod but only used single piece and braced it with foam and packing tape for reinforcement. Basically the bushwacker's gear only heavier, longer, and hinged with rubber bands for suspension. That design was strong and simple, may use it again with a few upgrades.
As far as steel vs aluminum, Aluminum is stronger per pound but it has limitations. If it were a normal model for normal use I could see using aluminum as an advantage but due to the requirements of this challenge I'm not sure it would be best. The main problem is that aluminum has no memory so any harder landings than normal, especially loaded, would tend to tweak the aluminum where the steel would spring back.
Would be interesting to see a head to head set of designs compete in the challenge!
I went with the heavy 1/8" steel rod but only used single piece and braced it with foam and packing tape for reinforcement. Basically the bushwacker's gear only heavier, longer, and hinged with rubber bands for suspension. That design was strong and simple, may use it again with a few upgrades.
As far as steel vs aluminum, Aluminum is stronger per pound but it has limitations. If it were a normal model for normal use I could see using aluminum as an advantage but due to the requirements of this challenge I'm not sure it would be best. The main problem is that aluminum has no memory so any harder landings than normal, especially loaded, would tend to tweak the aluminum where the steel would spring back.
Would be interesting to see a head to head set of designs compete in the challenge!
Taildragger
Legendary member
hmmmm....
Matthewdupreez
Legendary member
WELL SHE FLIES AND I HAD A BLAST....... ADMITTEDLY I SMACKED INTO AN OLD TREE STUMP THAT CRACKED MY ONE POLYHEDRAL SECTION.... BUT EASILY REPAIRABLE.... I HAD A BLAST
Matthewdupreez
Legendary member
WHILE I HAVEN'T PUT IT ON A PLANE YET I'VE USED IT FOR OTHER STUFF AND IT'S PRETTY STRONG... BUT YEA I'LL MAKE A VID
John (ACEPILOT109)
Member
Bush plane update -
Just made a 3D mock up of my airplane on a game called "SimplePlanes" now I can see how it will be constructed.
All the white is foam board and the blue is 1/2 inch insulation foam, I could use foamboard for that and make it hollow but a block of foam is simpler. The main tail boom and wing struts are wood and that truss on the tail is foam mainly to make it look better and give some strength. You can see how I plan to make a steerable tail wheel.
The only things not there are all the electronics (the motor/prop is there) but I'll have to figure that out later. I'm thinking of using a power pack F (give it super STOL) and have a wing span of about 35 inches or so.
It may be painted on the real one but for now that's in its basic unpainted form.
Thanks for looking
Just made a 3D mock up of my airplane on a game called "SimplePlanes" now I can see how it will be constructed.
All the white is foam board and the blue is 1/2 inch insulation foam, I could use foamboard for that and make it hollow but a block of foam is simpler. The main tail boom and wing struts are wood and that truss on the tail is foam mainly to make it look better and give some strength. You can see how I plan to make a steerable tail wheel.
The only things not there are all the electronics (the motor/prop is there) but I'll have to figure that out later. I'm thinking of using a power pack F (give it super STOL) and have a wing span of about 35 inches or so.
It may be painted on the real one but for now that's in its basic unpainted form.
Thanks for looking
Matthewdupreez
Legendary member
are you referring to my vid?
Matthewdupreez
Legendary member
if so then it appears as though i've got a loose connection, or that my very very old rx and tx aren't working perfectly anymore...
i am looking at getting a hitec optic 6 sport... and i must check my connections
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