Bush plane build challenge

[mdcerdan]

I just went out and did the payload challenge! The plane carries 1320 grams and weighs 870 grams so the ratio is 1.52. I have some homework and stuff so it might take a couple days to upload a video. Also, while trying to do the challenge I severely damaged one of my wheels, so I can still make a new set and it will still be ok right? Other than that I have a little more gluing and reinforcing to do since I found a minor crack in the fuselage but that is really it.

Good!
How did it handle?

 

[Ketchup]

Good!
How did it handle?

It was ok with only 810 grams but it got worse and worse as I added more. To be honest though it still handled really good even at max capacity and the problem was that it just needed to go quick to fly. I actually think that this is my best flying design so far and that's why it still flew pretty nice with weight.

 

[Ketchup]

It is late, but I just finished editing and uploading my video!

 

[Test Fly RC]

I have quite a lot of my Kodiak airplane done (hopefully will be done soon!)
I'll post pictures later, hopefully soonish!

 

[Colorado Jim]

It is late, but I just finished editing and uploading my video!

That was a great video Ketchup!! Great job on your build. I like the side door entry.

 

[Ketchup]

That was a great video Ketchup!! Great job on your build. I like the side door entry.

Thanks!

 

[Raccoonworks]

Glad to hear you have your plane back. I hope a chainsaw was not involved in the recovery.

Nope. But a tree pruner, ladder and my dad were

 

[Ketchup]

I just made a parallel connector so I can basically fly my plane off of a 3s 4400. I should be getting 20+ minute flights and lots of landings. Sadly I have to fix my plane before I can do the next part of the challenge though. Maybe next week...

 

[BATTLEAXE]

It is late, but I just finished editing and uploading my video!

Great job man. I like the idea of loading up the LG struts, keeps the weight low on the frame to act like a pendulum. I think you got a better ratio then i could. My practice attempts have seen a 1:1 ratio but it was a hard take off and a harder landing.

A very respectable number though, and you fly it like a boss

 

[Ketchup]

Great job man. I like the idea of loading up the LG struts, keeps the weight low on the frame to act like a pendulum. I think you got a better ratio then i could. My practice attempts have seen a 1:1 ratio but it was a hard take off and a harder landing.

A very respectable number though, and you fly it like a boss

Thanks! Especially coming from you this actually makes me feel really good! To be honest though loading the struts was just because I ran out of space in the plane, but I like your explanation better lol.

 

[BATTLEAXE]

Thanks! Especially coming from you this actually makes me feel really good! To be honest though loading the struts was just because I ran out of space in the plane, but I like your explanation better lol.

Come to think of it a lot of bush pilots will strap there cargo to the struts, especially on float planes

 

[bf109g-14]

I've seen some planes with canoes strapped on. I've always wondered how they manage to fly like that.

 

[Raccoonworks]

I just made a parallel connector so I can basically fly my plane off of a 3s 4400. I should be getting 20+ minute flights and lots of landings. Sadly I have to fix my plane before I can do the next part of the challenge though. Maybe next week...

Cool! I didn't think about making a battery adapter that would give you more flight time. Hope the damage isn't too bad BTW.

 

[Ketchup]

I have quite a lot of my Kodiak airplane done (hopefully will be done soon!)
I'll post pictures later, hopefully soonish!

How is the plane now? Any pictures yet?

 

[CorsaiRC]

can you take my name off the entry list? I hurt my knee and am on crutches and I can't enter

 

[Test Fly RC]

How is the plane now? Any pictures yet?

I'll probably post pictures later today!

 

[Ketchup]

I just went out and did my durability challenge. I used 2 2200 3 cells in parallel so I got a 30 minute flight and the packs are still around 20 percent charge. I most likely got over 100 landings, but some estimations say that I did around 120, I will need to watch over the video anyways so I guess I will find out then. It might take a few days to release the video though since it is late and I may or may not have time tomorrow.

 

[foamtest]

Well the Guinea has been put on hold for now, but this brings me to my second entry! (Hopefully I will be able to make atleast one fly before Thanksgiving)

I'm sure you guys can figure out what I'm building

 

[Hondo76251]

I hope you can take care of everything and get back soon! Hopefully you can get back before the end of the challenge.

My internet has been down now too! Hahha, i think i got it all sorted out now though. Going to get caught up soon, get some posts up. Getting down to the wire now, got some good stuff here guys!

 

[Test Fly RC]

Here are some pictures of my kodiak!