FT A-10 Twin 80mm EDF

[dberg97]

I spent the last two weeks designing a twin 80mm EDF mount for the FT A-10. Instead of trying to attach the entire EDF (housing and all), I designed the 3d printed mounts to actually be the housing and mounted the fan and motor from the XFly 80mm EDFs from Amazon. The base of the mount fits exactly in the location and FT plan slots. I did add additional foam supports in front of and behind the mount location. Having converted a previous FT A-10 to twin 70mm, I knew the horizontal stab required a spar, full length doubling of the foam, and dual elevator servos. To get CG, the 6s needs to be all the way forward in the nose. I had to modify the battery hatch to open further forward in the nose. Maiden hasn’t occurred due to return of winter weather, but it lifts it’s own weight holding it vertically.

 

[Mr Man]

I spent the last two weeks designing a twin 80mm EDF mount for the FT A-10. Instead of trying to attach the entire EDF (housing and all), I designed the 3d printed mounts to actually be the housing and mounted the fan and motor from the XFly 80mm EDFs from Amazon. The base of the mount fits exactly in the location and FT plan slots. I did add additional foam supports in front of and behind the mount location. Having converted a previous FT A-10 to twin 70mm, I knew the horizontal stab required a spar, full length doubling of the foam, and dual elevator servos. To get CG, the 6s needs to be all the way forward in the nose. I had to modify the battery hatch to open further forward in the nose. Maiden hasn’t occurred due to return of winter weather, but it lifts it’s own weight holding it vertically.

Looks Amazing!!

 

[Houndpup Rc]

I spent the last two weeks designing a twin 80mm EDF mount for the FT A-10. Instead of trying to attach the entire EDF (housing and all), I designed the 3d printed mounts to actually be the housing and mounted the fan and motor from the XFly 80mm EDFs from Amazon. The base of the mount fits exactly in the location and FT plan slots. I did add additional foam supports in front of and behind the mount location. Having converted a previous FT A-10 to twin 70mm, I knew the horizontal stab required a spar, full length doubling of the foam, and dual elevator servos. To get CG, the 6s needs to be all the way forward in the nose. I had to modify the battery hatch to open further forward in the nose. Maiden hasn’t occurred due to return of winter weather, but it lifts it’s own weight holding it vertically.

Awesome! The A - 10 is my other favorite jet!

 

[Mr Man]

Awesome! The A - 10 is my other favorite jet!

Diddo.