FTFC'25 WWII Saab J21 designed by FlyerInStyle and MiniacRC

[FlyerInStyle]

Was it nose heavy?

I dont believe so, it balanced 25% of the wing, but thanks for the tip I might try moving the cg a bit back.

 

[FlyerInStyle]

Failed maiden: it was really windy and too much control authority most likely, a rebuild and maiden on a clamer day should have better results

 

[Houndpup Rc]

Failed maiden: it was really windy and too much control authority most likely, a rebuild and maiden on a clamer day should have better results

Too bad! Good luck on your next one!

 

[FlyerInStyle]

I finally decided to calculate the scale on this it's 1:15.5

 

[FlyerInStyle]

Added plans to the first page, as well as the somehow 2 hour long build video

 

[FlyerInStyle]

Another launch another crash. What happened this time was I threw it at an angle when launching and it just rolled over. It struggles to climb, which is its main issue which tells me I need a thrust angle, cause the motor is so high above the CG. What I think I'll do is maybe try a 3d printed fuse to test out motor angle and other minor tweaks and when I like it I'll implement it in foam. The wet ground didn't help as the foam kinda fell apart after.

 

[FlyerInStyle]

The aura might have also screwed me over, my stabilization direction may have just been reversed

 

[Mr Man]

Hmm, what’s your AUW?

 

[FlyerInStyle]

Hmm, what’s your AUW?

I think it was 300 or so g so not too bad. Ill try to put a bigger motor on there and a 3d printed fuse and we will see how it goes.

 

[FlyerInStyle]

would anyone also be interested in just a boxy plane or is the octagonal still the best bet? Thats waht I am gonna stick with but if someone wants a moxy fuse Ill model it

 

[Mr Man]

I’m with octagonal

 

[FlyerInStyle]

I’m with octagonal

how is your shinden doing for the challenge?

 

[Flying Cherokee]

Still waiting to Re-Maiden it but the weather is looking good so maybe soon.

 

[Mr Man]

how is your shinden doing for the challenge?

Still waiting to Re-Maiden it but the weather is looking good so maybe soon.

Yup! I’ve added nose weight this time (was WAAAAAY tail heavy before). So it should fly well this time!

 

[FlyerInStyle]

Yup! I’ve added nose weight this time (was WAAAAAY tail heavy before). So it should fly well this time!

I’ll hopefully properly maiden my j21 well this weekend.

 

[Mr Man]

I’ll hopefully properly maiden my j21 well this weekend.

Nice!

 

[FlyerInStyle]

I decided to use a 3d printed nose, mostly cause if gives more room, it only weighs a bit more than the foam one from petg at practically vase mode, it also allows for easier replacement if something breaks from a crash. I will provide the file after I maiden it hopefully today.

 

[FlyerInStyle]

Here is the maiden flight with the thrust angle, flies beautifully! My inexperience with bank and yank makes this flight look sketchy, but it flies really nice! Here is the video :

 

[Mr Man]

Here is the maiden flight with the thrust angle, flies beautifully! My inexperience with bank and yank makes this flight look sketchy, but it flies really nice! Here is the video :

Sweet! Hopefully I get to fly my Shinden soon.

 

[FlyerInStyle]

Sweet! Hopefully I get to fly my Shinden soon.

Are you planning on making a build video?