DTFB F3A Pattern aircraft - design suggestion

[aerojunkie]

Some details of the Queen Elizabeth
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Never thought I would say this but......wheres the rest of Queen Elizabeth?🙂

 

[cdfigueredo]

Never thought I would say this but......wheres the rest of Queen Elizabeth?🙂

i am working on it

 

[jpot1]

CG on spar or just behind? Also any down or right thrust on the motor? I’m using one of your motor mounts and once I glue it in not gonna be able to adjust.

 

[TEAJR66]

Very cool. Looking forward to hearing about the flying experience and build feedback. If you're up to it.

 

[jpot1]

Very cool. Looking forward to hearing about the flying experience and build feedback. If you're up to it.

Sure thing. @TEAJR66 can you confirm thrust angle question?

Here is where I am currently. Did a top hatch and wing will not be removable.

 

[cdfigueredo]

Guys, i opened a dedicated thread for the "Queen Elizabeth"
https://forum.flitetest.com/index.php?threads/depron-weatboard-f3a-pattern-aircraft-attempt.65489/

 

[TEAJR66]

Sure thing. @TEAJR66 can you confirm thrust angle question?

Here is where I am currently. Did a top hatch and wing will not be removable.

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Thrust angle was neutral. No up down, or left/right.

I like the hatch.

I left the wings fixed on the last one. A 4s 2200mah 40c battery went in from the bottom and sat on top of the wing. Between the wing and the fuse.

Initial CG was at the back of the spar. Just balanced it on my fingers at the back corner where the spar tab comes through the wing.

 

[TEAJR66]

Guys, i opened a dedicated thread for the "Queen Elizabeth"
https://forum.flitetest.com/index.php?threads/depron-weatboard-f3a-pattern-aircraft-attempt.65489/

That is a pretty plane you have going there. Thanks for sharing.

 

[cdfigueredo]

That is a pretty plane you have going there. Thanks for sharing.

Thanks to you! this thread inspired me!

 

[jpot1]

Not as pretty as @cdfigueredo but I’m happy with the tape job. Maiden on Saturday.

 

[cdfigueredo]

Not as pretty as @cdfigueredo but I’m happy with the tape job. Maiden on Saturday.

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Hey, not bat at all, i love the color combination
Good luck on maiden

 

[TEAJR66]

If you can, put some landing gear on it. If not, at least set an esc brake to keep the prop from free wheeling on landings.

 

[jpot1]

@TEAJR66 - you’ve got a winner. Flew great right out of my hand. Even with my ailerons reduced by 1/2” plenty of aileron authority. Definitely a keeper. My only thought would be making it a little bigger to fit larger batteries.

 

[TEAJR66]

@TEAJR66 - you’ve got a winner. Flew great right out of my hand. Even with my ailerons reduced by 1/2” plenty of aileron authority. Definitely a keeper. My only thought would be making it a little bigger to fit larger batteries.

I'm glad to hear you like it. I have enjoyed it myself.

I have a version laid out with a wider fuse to accommodate an ft power pod.

Making one a little bigger all around would not be hard. What size battery would you like to fit in there?

 

[jpot1]

I'm glad to hear you like it. I have enjoyed it myself.

I have a version laid out with a wider fuse to accommodate an ft power pod.

Making one a little bigger all around would not be hard. What size battery would you like to fit in there?

I’d love to fit a 3s 2200. I’ll definitely wait for any revised plans as the motor on mine had a premature separation from the firewall during a flight yesterday. Motor ended up hanging on by 2 bullet connectors so I was actually able to semi control the landing but the prop shredded the nose.

 

[TEAJR66]

A 4s 2200 40c battery fits snugly in my last one. I will check the sizes when I am home at the end of November. By early December, we should have a fuse that accommodates a wide range of batteries.

 

[cdfigueredo]

She is finally done. Maiden was last sunday! wasn't as i was expecting but at least she flew. I am pretty happy with the result.

 

[The Hangar]

She is finally done. Maiden was last sunday! wasn't as i was expecting but at least she flew. I am pretty happy with the result.
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Awesome buddy! It looks beautiful!

 

[cdfigueredo]

Awesome buddy! It looks beautiful!

Thanks.

 

[danskis]

@jpot1 - what power system did you use in this? I was going to build a symmetrical foil simple stick but I"m rethinking that and considering this plane. I just wonder what would be the difference between this plane and a simple stick? Are you still flying this plane?

@TEAJR66 I'm wondering about the power system because I've never used a C pack. I've got some 35XX motors that I think would run on 3s or 4s (given to me so no idea what kv they are) and some 2835 1400kv motors that only run on 3s. I'm thinking the 35XX motors might be too heavy? Also, whats the current state of the plans?