Now that is a clean build!! Awesome job!! Can't wait for the video.👍The new radio and receiver arrived and the rain stopped, and I was finally able to complete my Mini Scout build! Not using hot glue certainly tries your patience, as I can't just glue and fly the same day. But it was worth the wait! Skies were clear and wind was minimal so my son and I grabbed the opportunity to try to get the maiden flight in this morning. Video for my official entry in the competition will be posted later this afternoon. The plane flew better than I expected, even easier to fly than our Tiny Trainer.
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The scout is great, it's definitely something I will keep on hand and rebuild many times. I am far from a good pilot but I couldn't ask for more in a basic RET for training and casual flying, and it was a good experience for my first time building an FT kit. It can do loops and stuff too without stalling and climbs pretty fast. This is one of a handful of FT kits I overlooked when starting out with fancy scratch builds way out of my league, but now that I've built it and flown it I have to say I'm a fan.The new radio and receiver arrived and the rain stopped, and I was finally able to complete my Mini Scout build! Not using hot glue certainly tries your patience, as I can't just glue and fly the same day. But it was worth the wait! Skies were clear and wind was minimal so my son and I grabbed the opportunity to try to get the maiden flight in this morning. Video for my official entry in the competition will be posted later this afternoon. The plane flew better than I expected, even easier to fly than our Tiny Trainer.
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Cleanest build I have ever seen of any ft build! Simply beautiful, and that radial motor really complements the plane, great job!The new radio and receiver arrived and the rain stopped, and I was finally able to complete my Mini Scout build! Not using hot glue certainly tries your patience, as I can't just glue and fly the same day. But it was worth the wait! Skies were clear and wind was minimal so my son and I grabbed the opportunity to try to get the maiden flight in this morning. Video for my official entry in the competition will be posted later this afternoon. The plane flew better than I expected, even easier to fly than our Tiny Trainer.
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I second that, and I'll add that I like your servo placement better than the way the kit is set up.Cleanest build I have ever seen of any ft build! Simply beautiful, and that radial motor really complements the plane, great job!
Thank you!! I've been really impressed with the FT Radial motor... not that I have much experience with any other motors to compare it to! But it seems very balanced and efficient, as evidenced by the minimal sound when the motor is spinning. The motor I used in this plane came from our first prototype Tiny Trainer build, and it's already survived a few crashes and landings in damp grass and dirt.Cleanest build I have ever seen of any ft build! Simply beautiful, and that radial motor really complements the plane, great job!
Yeah, I saw others using this servo setup in other planes and it just seemed to be easier to line things up and make adjustments than if the servos were locked inside the fuselage. We didn't discover until after the maiden that I forgot to use the screws for mounting the servo horns! Good thing friction was enough to keep the horns in place!I second that, and I'll add that I like your servo placement better than the way the kit is set up.
Now that was BEAUTIFUL!! Seemed like it was floating and with some nice loops. Impressive for a maiden flight.🖒🖒🖒👍👍👍Here's the maiden flight video for my official entry into the Mini Scout Newbie challenge! I learned a lot from our two Tiny Trainer builds and took the time to try to get this one as clean and even as I could. Love this plane! It's easier to handle than the Tiny Trainer and flies slower, meaning that it will be less stressful to fly in the smaller fields near our house, though it likely won't handle wind as well because of the light weight. Because of how slow and stable the Mini Scout flew, I was emboldened to try some close passes enough to make my son a little nervous!
Electronics Details:
Motor: FT Radial 1806 - 2280kV brushless
Receiver: FrSky V8R4-ii
ESC: Emax 12A
Servos: FT ES9051 5g
Battery: Turnigy 2s 800mAh LiPo
Because of the long grass (and also to keep the plane as light as possible), I went without the landing gear. I also used toothpicks instead of bamboo skewers for the engine pod, and they seemed to handle the stress just fine.
Thank you!! I've been really impressed with the FT Radial motor... not that I have much experience with any other motors to compare it to! But it seems very balanced and efficient, as evidenced by the minimal sound when the motor is spinning. The motor I used in this plane came from our first prototype Tiny Trainer build, and it's already survived a few crashes and landings in damp grass and dirt.
Yeah, I saw others using this servo setup in other planes and it just seemed to be easier to line things up and make adjustments than if the servos were locked inside the fuselage. We didn't discover until after the maiden that I forgot to use the screws for mounting the servo horns! Good thing friction was enough to keep the horns in place!
That feeling is precisely what this challenge is about. That's how I feel when I fly, and I've got to admit that I love it. That's why I originally threw the challenge at mayan.Except it was me thinking like...
"Turn right..." *trim, hold stick* "Come on turn right you silly plane.., *trim trim hold stick* "$!#@ Turn RIGHT!" *hold trim hold stick" "ah there we go, Crap too far away... Gotta bring it back" ....
That's about how the whole flight went. Lol. It was fun, intense, and scary all at the same time.
Oh. My. Gosh. Your video has it all! The most incredible low speed FT Mini Scout flight we've seen in this challenge, with loops and an obstacle course you were flying around. You've three generations of family! (Your son is the best CameraMan EVER and yes, he's on youtube and totally rocked it!)Here's the maiden flight video for my official entry into the Mini Scout Newbie challenge! I learned a lot from our two Tiny Trainer builds and took the time to try to get this one as clean and even as I could. Love this plane! It's easier to handle than the Tiny Trainer and flies slower, meaning that it will be less stressful to fly in the smaller fields near our house, though it likely won't handle wind as well because of the light weight. Because of how slow and stable the Mini Scout flew, I was emboldened to try some close passes enough to make my son a little nervous!
Electronics Details:
Motor: FT Radial 1806 - 2280kV brushless
Receiver: FrSky V8R4-ii
ESC: Emax 12A
Servos: FT ES9051 5g
Battery: Turnigy 2s 800mAh LiPo
Because of the long grass (and also to keep the plane as light as possible), I went without the landing gear. I also used toothpicks instead of bamboo skewers for the engine pod, and they seemed to handle the stress just fine.
Thank you!! I've been really impressed with the FT Radial motor... not that I have much experience with any other motors to compare it to! But it seems very balanced and efficient, as evidenced by the minimal sound when the motor is spinning. The motor I used in this plane came from our first prototype Tiny Trainer build, and it's already survived a few crashes and landings in damp grass and dirt.
Yeah, I saw others using this servo setup in other planes and it just seemed to be easier to line things up and make adjustments than if the servos were locked inside the fuselage. We didn't discover until after the maiden that I forgot to use the screws for mounting the servo horns! Good thing friction was enough to keep the horns in place!
Considering this challenge I think it maybe July before I can fly. This pic is the 4 1/2 foot drift outside my backdoor. May have to count me out of this challenge. More snow expected the end of next week.
That feeling is precisely what this challenge is about. That's how I feel when I fly, and I've got to admit that I love it. That's why I originally threw the challenge at mayan.
He's so methodical and technical and planning and working so hard for perfection. I wanted him to just feel what it's like to just build something and throw it in the air, without practice and see what happens. What happens is what you experienced. It's glorious!
He stepped out of his box and flew his second flight in stupid high winds for the Mini Scout. Some would say he threw it away. Nah. He got it. He understood the spirit of the challenge. It's stress relief! He crashed a little later than I, but you, my friend? You also embraced the challenge and you flew gloriously.
My kind words were not just words. You embraced the challenge and flew awesomely. You've earned the top spot. I've got an issue with my PowerPods I haven't figured out, so my Mini Scout cannot fly. As soon as I get I get it figured, I'm doing flight number three.
I fully intend to beat your time!
The snow doesn't bother me too much becauar i am going to fly it. Im tired of waiting!! The winds are ruthless though 15-40mph all day and night. When it snows it blows!! 😎Slap some skis or floats on your Scout.
Man, my wife would be loving that snow. I hate that its kept you from flying. May have to make you an RC snow vehicle to pass the time.
Currently making front skis for my Stampede. I have to aquire some chain to make the tire chains. After that tests out I'll be designing a plow for it. I've got plans just need the banker to approve them.😁Slap some skis or floats on your Scout.
Man, my wife would be loving that snow. I hate that its kept you from flying. May have to make you an RC snow vehicle to pass the time.
OK! Got an FPV entry. I didn't see that coming. Arcfyre taking it to the next level! Awesome darn flight and some really great footage. You have shown us a whole new level of what the Mini Scout is capable of. It's a darn Mini Scout, not a camera platform! Your video was awesome. Thank you.Lol, why do I always fly this thing in the worst weather? Anyway here's video #2. Flight was recorded with a light onboard camera, and the winds were 15 MPH. The in flight footage is pretty shaky, especially compared to the videos I take with my Storch.
I made it to 4:15 before a gust of wind took me out of the sky. Wind blew me inverted at low altitude, and the knee jerk reaction was to pull up. Plane crashed on the ice. Minor damage but it was my last 6x4 prop.
P.S. sorry about the cheesy music. Had to do something to cover the obnoxious wind noise.
Here's the maiden flight video for my official entry into the Mini Scout Newbie challenge! I learned a lot from our two Tiny Trainer builds and took the time to try to get this one as clean and even as I could. Love this plane! It's easier to handle than the Tiny Trainer and flies slower, meaning that it will be less stressful to fly in the smaller fields near our house, though it likely won't handle wind as well because of the light weight. Because of how slow and stable the Mini Scout flew, I was emboldened to try some close passes enough to make my son a little nervous!
Electronics Details:
Motor: FT Radial 1806 - 2280kV brushless
Receiver: FrSky V8R4-ii
ESC: Emax 12A
Servos: FT ES9051 5g
Battery: Turnigy 2s 800mAh LiPo
Because of the long grass (and also to keep the plane as light as possible), I went without the landing gear. I also used toothpicks instead of bamboo skewers for the engine pod, and they seemed to handle the stress just fine.
Thank you!! I've been really impressed with the FT Radial motor... not that I have much experience with any other motors to compare it to! But it seems very balanced and efficient, as evidenced by the minimal sound when the motor is spinning. The motor I used in this plane came from our first prototype Tiny Trainer build, and it's already survived a few crashes and landings in damp grass and dirt.
Yeah, I saw others using this servo setup in other planes and it just seemed to be easier to line things up and make adjustments than if the servos were locked inside the fuselage. We didn't discover until after the maiden that I forgot to use the screws for mounting the servo horns! Good thing friction was enough to keep the horns in place!
Fantastic job for the conditions, 15mph winds with a camera to boot!!! I'm done waiting. If it's 15mph or less I'm taking off tomorrow!! I put a light coat of vinyl sealer on it to help it live through the snow landings. You really got me pumped with the video!!Lol, why do I always fly this thing in the worst weather? Anyway here's video #2. Flight was recorded with a light onboard camera, and the winds were 15 MPH. The in flight footage is pretty shaky, especially compared to the videos I take with my Storch.
I made it to 4:15 before a gust of wind took me out of the sky. Wind blew me inverted at low altitude, and the knee jerk reaction was to pull up. Plane crashed on the ice. Minor damage but it was my last 6x4 prop.
P.S. sorry about the cheesy music. Had to do something to cover the obnoxious wind noise.