FT Scout XL : Flite Fest 2022 Dawn Patrol Challenge
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Captglvr
Member
Thanks for all your hard work on this!
tomlogan1
Elite member
The possibilites for
Again with the after midnight postings.... Are you from Transylvania per chance?
He just works REALLY hard on stuff for a LOT of people.
Baron VonHelton
Elite member
I'll take that bet.I believe SP0NZula will post the plans Wednesday at 12:51AM.
Place your bets, gentlemen!!!
Ligbaer
50 Percenter
that was fast!
tomlogan1
Elite member
THANK YOU, SPONZ!!! Shouting on purpose.
Michael9865
Elite member
Thank you kind sir.
Philsgoodtofly
New member
Thank you! Love the original, love the mini, can't wait to build this. You da man SPONZ!
Just a reminder for those who are building this larger FT model for the first time, you should consider a more robust prop than perhaps you are normally used to. While slow-flyer and APC-E props have their purpose and use, I'd strongly recommend something like Master Airscrew nylon or fiber reinforced props. They offer an electric series but don't be too invested as the electric efficiency trade offs are going to pretty minimal for the application we are using here. We are after thrust and not speed so the rule of halves applies. Meaning, if you have a 12-inch prop you need no MORE than a 6" pitch, or half the prop diameter.
I'm using the Scimitar series very effectively on my model for good thrust, sound, and resilience. The GF-series is the glass fiber reinforced prop that can provide the maximum amount of resilience here without much compromise on performance. The K series is very similar but with larger sizes. Of course if you are an exceptional pilot and you are confident you'll not have much issue with prop strikes, you can up you efficiency a LOT by reducing your rotational mass by going with their Wood Series.
This is a bit of a commercial, I know, but Master Airscrew did reach out to me to offer help with any future projects. I really do support this company as it is entirely US-based, founded by a veteran, and has been around since 1976. If you are around that long in this hobby you are clearly doing something right. I know most of the FT community is used to certain things but I'm simply offering a little insight into another product for your consideration with simple reasons that make sense. I hope you will consider supporting this great company as I do.
I'm using the Scimitar series very effectively on my model for good thrust, sound, and resilience. The GF-series is the glass fiber reinforced prop that can provide the maximum amount of resilience here without much compromise on performance. The K series is very similar but with larger sizes. Of course if you are an exceptional pilot and you are confident you'll not have much issue with prop strikes, you can up you efficiency a LOT by reducing your rotational mass by going with their Wood Series.
This is a bit of a commercial, I know, but Master Airscrew did reach out to me to offer help with any future projects. I really do support this company as it is entirely US-based, founded by a veteran, and has been around since 1976. If you are around that long in this hobby you are clearly doing something right. I know most of the FT community is used to certain things but I'm simply offering a little insight into another product for your consideration with simple reasons that make sense. I hope you will consider supporting this great company as I do.
Baron VonHelton
Elite member
Matthewdupreez
Legendary member
Too much time indoors... Too little time flying.For a Cherokee, I'm extremely pale. Yes.
Matthewdupreez
Legendary member
Ok so guys I would like to build this, but I would use a .40 ASP on it.. would that work? It's really the only way I can build it. Or I spend the same amount on a suitable motor without an ESC
Captglvr
Member
Master Airscrew is a great company with amazing products. Their props are not only tough, but they come balanced from the factory.
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