Father & Son Flitesticks : Build Log

[SP0NZ]

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My flightstick is not as pretty the ones you have done but it is getting there and should be done by next week for flitefest to fly with you guys.

Awesome!

 

[SP0NZ]

My brother and nephew aren't going to be building there's for Flite Fest. He has two FT Mustangs that he is planning to put his NTM 3548's in! Yowsers!

 

[mactek]

Wow those mustangs are going to haul ass. I can't wait to see all the crazy creations everyone will have at FF this year. What size prop are you using on your Flightstick.

 

[SP0NZ]

What size prop are you using on your Flightstick.

12 X 6 APC style.

 

[mactek]

Mine is going to be slow compared to yours. I am using a 3536 1400kv with a 10x4 or 6 prop but only running 3s. No room in the hobby budget for 4s right now. According to ecalc i should still fly okay but nothing compared to your 4s setup.

 

[SP0NZ]

Mine is going to be slow compared to yours. I am using a 3536 1400kv with a 10x4 or 6 prop but only running 3s. No room in the hobby budget for 4s right now. According to ecalc i should still fly okay but nothing compared to your 4s setup.

That should fly fine. Keegan's first sticks were running the 910kv version of that motor and I know for a fact he was able to fly it just fine off a 3S setup. It did perform better with the 4S, but it flies fine on the 3S too.

 

[SP0NZ]

Updated the parts list with the Great Planes landing gear equivalent, wheels, and axles that can be used for this build. There are other ways/options to put gear on this plane, this is just the option that we are using. Choose whatever option best fits your needs/budget.

 

[ClearSkiesCalmWinds]

Are you using the bolts as the axles?

 

[SP0NZ]

Are you using the bolts as the axles?

This should help...

 

[ClearSkiesCalmWinds]

Got it, thanks. Sorry I rocked that one. Cheers!!

 

[SP0NZ]

More progress and another updated to the first post. Fuselage is nearly complete. I hope to start on the wings tomorrow.

 

[ClearSkiesCalmWinds]

Looking good gents!!!

 

[mactek]

That looks really good.

 

[mactek]

Have you guys finished your builds yet. I had no time over the weekend to work on mine. Now it is crunch time a couple of late nights before its time to leave on Thursday.

 

[SP0NZ]

Have you guys finished your builds yet. I had no time over the weekend to work on mine. Now it is crunch time a couple of late nights before its time to leave on Thursday.

I am in the same boat. I spent a little time in the last couple of days working on the wing, but I am far from done. Keegan is much farther along than I am. I'm sure he will have his finished in time. I might be finishing mine up there if I can't get it done before Wednesday.

 

[SP0NZ]

Another update to the first post. Made some progress on the wing over the past couple of days.

 

[SP0NZ]

Wing construction is coming along. I have most of the wing glued up now. Need to add servos and then finish it up.

 

[mactek]

I have one half of the wing done. I finished it this morning before work.

 

[SP0NZ]

I have one half of the wing done. I finished it this morning before work.

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Looking good. Need to get graphics and color on mine tonight.

 

[SP0NZ]

This is as far as it's going to get for now. I'll finish and maiden it at Flite Fest.