so this was my first Flite Test build. First plane I've constructed in 30+ years. It didn't turn out perfect, but I think it turned out pretty decent for the first try. I'm already wanting to do a 2nd build just to put into practice all the stuff I learned on this first build. I'd probably skip the velcro battery holder since it fell out after the first flight along and pulled all the paper off the back of the foam with it. I'd probably go with the battery box approach I've seen others do. I'd also skip the rubber band hatch system and go straight to magnets as well. I probably wouldn't leave it out in the sun to dry the paint faster (duh! I can't believe I actually did that). I think I'd want to construct it with a removable wing for easier transport. I think I'd leave off the poplar dowel on the leading edge that I've had to keep glueing countless times. I think I want to cut my own foam next time so that the edges are vertical instead of concave, I guess from the heat of the laser? I think I want to try the next build out with the white foam. I might even take more time to do a better paint job next time as well.
All in all, I really enjoyed this and I'm definitely looking forward to the next build.
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