FTFC19 Lockheed N+2 SST designed by FAI-F1D

[wilmracer]

Wow... that looks great!

 

[rockyboy]

Beautiful job.

Is it possible to remote trigger the rocket while in flight on the electric motors?

Possible? Sure!

Wise? Unknown!

 

[wilmracer]

Possible? Sure!

Wise? Unknown!

There was at least one ARF that had that setup. I think it was the Durafly Komet. I have no doubt Joshua could make it work

 

[FAI-F1D]

Beautiful job.

Is it possible to remote trigger the rocket while in flight on the electric motors?

Possible? Sure!

Wise? Unknown!

Thank you all for the kind words. Definitely a rewarding project, and I really look forward to flying it at FFO.

It's definitely possible to reconfigure things to do an air start, but the best way to do that is to put a pair of pusher props on the underwing nacelles and then load a rocket into the centerline nacelle. That does add some weight, probably 40g or so, but it would work at least to some degree. Maybe someday I'll try it!

 

[Bando FPV]

sick build man!

 

[JTarmstr]

Time to tie a bow on this as I wrap up this project. I'd like to get one last flight video in with it looking pretty just before the deadline but that's not a big deal since I fly this airplane regularly and it's definitely a good flier, if a little underperforming compared to a serious parkjet.

I think the final color scheme really pops, and more importantly, allows me to maintain orientation a little better in low light conditions. And I've got those SWEET FTFC'19 logos that were graciously designed by @JTarmstr that are just fantastic!

Lastly, I really hope others will give this plane a try. It's a really simple, affordable build and flies quite well for something so crazy looking. Y'all have fun now.

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For whatever reason I didnt see this post in my feed. Wow, that looks fantastic, thanks for putting my logo design on it. Maybe when I can buy some reloadable motors I will try building it.

 

[FAI-F1D]

For whatever reason I didnt see this post in my feed. Wow, that looks fantastic, thanks for putting my logo design on it. Maybe when I can buy some reloadable motors I will try building it.

Your logo really makes it pop.

dynasoarrocketry.com can hook you up on those motors.

 

[L Edge]

Beautiful job.

Is it possible to remote trigger the rocket while in flight on the electric motors?

Yes, use 1 cell of the lipo(4 volts), hooked up from balancing plug and use a mini servo (hooked to gear channel) where the servo arm becomes the switch contact. I used telephone wire to hooked to rocket and contact is made when gear switch on tx is activated.

I used mine on Bell X-1 launched from ground. Was too drop it from my transport and glide down and pull up to 45 degrees and then fire the rocket.