FT Racer for Speed?

[synjin]

Has anyone here built an FT Racer for speed? If so, how fast do you think you got it to go? For foam board speed planes I know there are planes like the Speed Deamon and the XF Yellowjacket, and I intend to build those eventually, but the FT Racer looks like some of the local speedsters. I'd like to blow through with a similar foam board plane...just for the fun of it.

 

[Homey]

Hi synjin,

I have one. Running a 3536 950kv swinging a 9x6 apc. On 4s, it rips along fast enough for me! Fuse is coroplast on mine.

Peter

 

[mrjdstewart]

the FT race has a pretty large, thick fuselage which slows it down considerably. if you want real speed go for the Speed Demon or the Yellow Jacket.

me

 

[BATTLEAXE]

@Sero has built a decent racer out of the FT Racer, narrowed the fuse and has done some speed runs with a radar gun. This is his thread if it helps inspire you. Have fun and keep us posted!

 

[Sero]

121 mph

 

[synjin]

121 mph

Sero, your builds are inspiring. A speed build is about forth on my list. I've got two tandem wings and a mini-Cub to finish first. Of course, now I'm wondering how fast the tandem wings will be.

 

[Sero]

Sero, your builds are inspiring. A speed build is about forth on my list. I've got two tandem wings and a mini-Cub to finish first. Of course, now I'm wondering how fast the tandem wings will be.

I'm glad it inspires, I come here to get inspired!
Speed is addictive! One of the things I like about the Racer is that it not only does speed well but also very good at any aerobatics, it's a pleasure to fly.

I haven't been building anything for a while, but my new racer is half done. I'll update the thread once I make some more progress.

Tandem wings eh? Sounds interesting! Good luck with your builds!

 

[leaded50]

Sero, your builds are inspiring. A speed build is about forth on my list. I've got two tandem wings and a mini-Cub to finish first. Of course, now I'm wondering how fast the tandem wings will be.

Just perhaps dont make the tandem wing as a "speedplane"...the larger surfaces will easy "take control"...