ClearSkiesCalmWinds
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God speed. Big blue yonder. Cheers!
Father & Son Flitesticks : Build Log
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I know I've said this many time before Werner, but it bears repeating. You did an awesome job designing this plane. Thank you for sharing it with us.
After a long day of learning marching band drill and holding a trumpet for 7 hours, my arms were tiered.
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Nicely done! Looks awesome Sponz! Congrats on a great maiden, I hope you get a lot of flights out of her.
Side note, I learned to fly at that field 3 years ago last month!
Side note, I learned to fly at that field 3 years ago last month!
Nicely done! Looks awesome Sponz! Congrats on a great maiden, I hope you get a lot of flights out of her.
Side note, I learned to fly at that field 3 years ago last month!
Thanks.
Are you from the Fond du Lac area?
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No, though its great country!
I was at a rc flight training activity with the Civil Air Patrol.
I was at a rc flight training activity with the Civil Air Patrol.
Yes indeed. This power setup is pretty nice so far. I put it vertical at about half throttle, then let it slowly bleed of a some speed. Then I fire-walled the throttle and watched as it accelerated vertically. It penetrates the wind pretty nicely, but is still able to slow down nicely too. I really like it.
great vid mactek. I like how you framed that last shot to get the landing gear right in front of the plane like that.
Thanks. It took 5 or 6 takes to get it just right.
ClearSkiesCalmWinds
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Very cool share. Cheers!
COVERING WITH MIN WAX
--We are both planning on trying Peter's waterproofing-- ---method for the entire aircraft as well. I scaled up the graphics I created for my Bloody Baron to work with the 55" --wing span on this stick.
Hi did you ever cover planes with Peters waterproofing, i was wondering cause i have just started building an FT stick and i want it to last longer than my other FT builds, so i was thinking of using peter method, or packing tape like you have done in the pictures. What do you recommend.
Thanks..
--We are both planning on trying Peter's waterproofing-- ---method for the entire aircraft as well. I scaled up the graphics I created for my Bloody Baron to work with the 55" --wing span on this stick.
Hi did you ever cover planes with Peters waterproofing, i was wondering cause i have just started building an FT stick and i want it to last longer than my other FT builds, so i was thinking of using peter method, or packing tape like you have done in the pictures. What do you recommend.
Thanks..
I just use tape and a thin coat of hot glue on the edges of the foam. This helps keep any moisture from getting to the paper to cause it to peel up. I also use the HobbyKing colored tape it is half the cost of Tapebrothers and slightly thinner which saves a little weight.
If i ever decide to paint a plane i might try the min wax method.
If i ever decide to paint a plane i might try the min wax method.
Keegan used Peter's waterproofing method on the fuselage for his Flitestick. It seems a lot more durable, but only time will tell. He tried it on the horizontal stabilizer and we realized why Peter said not to do it on flat pieces/wings. It does make the flat pieces rather flexible (bendy) and unusable. Also, he used a much thicker paper than Peter used. Keegan used red rosin paper with the WBPU/baby powder mixture. I would recommend using the lighter craft paper that Peter mentions in the video.
I obviously decided not to do the waterproofing method and went with 2 mil colored packing tape. I've already had a little bit of paper delamination that I've fixed with hot glue. Most of that was due to being out in the humidity during Flite Fest. sealing all the edges with hot glue would be a good idea, but I have not taken the time to do it yet.
Hopefully we can report back on the durability of both of these sticks over time.
WilberMaker
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Sponz, now you have flown and built several FliteStick's do you still think you will still finish the design of the 60" stick? Do you think there is room for improvements? I am starting a FliteStick this weekend. I was first thinking of a FT Cruiser but now I'm thinking my second FliteStick I'll try for a Twin FliteStick with a platform on the nose for FPV.
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