FT Explorer 60%

[Maxx]

Allo everyone !

I started the build of a FT Explorer 60%. I ordered the Motor,ESC,servos and propellers of a Zohd drift glider .

 

[Michael9865]

Nicely done.

 

[Maxx]

Nicely done.

Thank you !

 

[Merv]

Great looking plane

 

[Maxx]

Great looking plane

Thanks Merv ! I'm working on the paint scheme now .

 

[Maxx]

First time I'm using Minwax polyurethane on Dollar Tree foamboard . I love it ! Easy to use and paint .

 

[verneomar]

Made this FT Explorer 55% out of Depron, motor 1811 2000kv, prop 4.75x4.75, 15a esc, 2s 450mah, 5g servos, this thing flies so nice but when wind comes its a little unstable cause of light weight and underpower motor.

 

[Rinomin]

I'm building a 65% FT Explorer with a friend based on a 2280 kv motor 12a esc. I just ordered 2 850 mah batteries also. Is a 6.45 prop overkill, or should we go smaller?

 

[quorneng]

Rinomim
Its more about what the motor can stand than what the plane needs. You don't have to use full power.

I have a home design pusher that only ever uses full power for a "show off" full power vertical climb or a grass "slide" take off and then only for about 10 seconds. The rest of the time it flies on much reduced throttle. Kind to the LiPo and the motor.