Heinkel plane 2021 challenge

[Jesse Dupreez]

This is a fun challenge is to design any Heinkel plane,

The goal is to design a Heinkel Plane, that flies great and looks great.

here are some pics of some of the Heinkel planes
Starts 18th August
End 18th October

there is no prizes just a fun challenge, except for bragging rights (or if someone wants to donate a prize)

There are basically no rule except for designing a Heinkel plane, submitting plans, and creating a build thread.



Go as scale or as crazy as you want, but most importantly have fun.

here is a link that will help you pick a plane
My favorite is the heinkel he 112




Updated rules:

-Build must be reasonably repeatable (complete balsa, fiber glass, or carbon fiber builds are not allowed, but these items may be used in the construction of the planes) Hotwire, 3d printed, foam board builds are all allowed. P.S. please suggest any i've missed

- Plans/videos/instructional guides should theoretically be provided. (the more actual plans the better)

- No limit on size. (wingspan, etc)

- No limit on power system.

- No limit on amount of motors, except the plane must have 1 or more (no gliders).

- no limit to features

- If possible maiden footage should be included

- Build thread must be made

- participants are allowed to work together (ie: one designs and one builds)

- NO FLIGHT CONTROLLERS ALLOWED TO BE "HELPING" PILOT

- Please suggest additional rules.........






Determining the winner:

determined based off of stats by builder/pilot and community decisions.

#1: does it fly? 5 points. if not 0 points.

#2: Ease of build? 1-10 points.

#3: In air handling? 1-10 points.

#4: Scaleness? (compared to actual aircraft) 1-10 points.

#5: Stall speed? 1-10 points. lower stall the better

#6: Flight Envelope? 1-5 points. 5 for slowing down to a crawl, and also being able to travel fairly fast.

MAXIMUM POINTS 50.

PLEASE SUGGEST SOME MORE CRITERIA FOR JUDGING

 

[Jesse Dupreez]

@Wildthing @The Hangar @GrizWiz @SquirrelTail @all

 

[Ryan O.]

Hi everyone, This is a fun challenge is to design any Heinkel plane,

The plans must be free for others to use
You can design the plane to work with your electronics

here are some pics of some of the Heinkel planes

there is no prizes just a fun challenge
here is a link that will help you pick a plane
My favorite is the heinkel he 112

Is there any time frame we have to do this in?

 

[Phin G]

Is there any time frame we have to do this in?

Also what size as i have an power pack A/B going spare.

 

[Matthewdupreez]

Also what size as i have an power pack A going spare.

It says there that you can build any size to suit your power system available

 

[Matthewdupreez]

Is there any time frame we have to do this in?

@kitten01 wants to know how long do you think would be a reasonable time frame for this challenge?

 

[Ratcheeroo]

I am in with the HE-100. Good Luck my friends!

 

[Matthewdupreez]

I am in with the HE-100. Good Luck my friends! View attachment 205398

that is one awesome looking plane, you have good taste.

 

[Jesse Dupreez]

Challenge updated

Hi everyone, This is a fun challenge is to design any Heinkel plane,

The plans must be free for others to use
You can design the plane to work with your electronics (any power system)

here are some pics of some of the Heinkel planes
Starts 18th August
End 18th October

there is no prizes just a fun challenge, except for bragging rights (or if someone wants to donate a prize)

There are basically no rule except for designing a Heinkel plane, submitting plans, and creating a build thread.

A maiden is not required but will help towards your points in the end (pointing system TBD)

Go as scale or as crazy as you want, but most importantly have fun.

here is a link that will help you pick a plane
My favorite is the heinkel he 112

 

[OliverW]

@Wildthing @The Hangar @GrizWiz @SquirrelTail @all

Not a huge fan of Heinkel planes personally, but good luck to everyone else!

 

[Phin G]

Challenge accepted!!
Im in with the HE-114, or the HE-176
HE-176:

 

[GrizWiz]

Might if I have time!

 

[BlockerAviation]

Looks like fun, I wish I could join but I just don't have the time, too many other projects.

 

[Jesse Dupreez]

Might if I have time!

Looks like fun, I wish I could join but I just don't have the time, too many other projects.

You do have a total of 2 months to complete it in, should be plenty of time even if you only do 1 hour a week, also it doesn't have to be master series, standard ft style is just as acceptable.

 

[Jesse Dupreez]

@Whit Armstrong @Timmy @SP0NZ @Ketchup @JasonK @leaded50 @PsyBorg

 

[BlockerAviation]

You do have a total of 2 months to complete it in, should be plenty of time even if you only do 1 hour a week, also it doesn't have to be master series, standard ft style is just as acceptable.

I'll see if I can, but I'm super backed up on projects

 

[Jesse Dupreez]

I think i will try to make the heinkel he 60

The He 60 was a reconnaissance seaplane developed for the Kriegsmarine. First flying in early 1933, the He 60 was a conventional two-seat seaplane with heavily staggered wings. Somewhat underpowered, it was entered into service regardless, as it was more than adequate for its intended role. Deliveries began in 1934, becoming the standard shipboard aircraft for the Kriegsmarine. When the Spanish Civil War flared up, examples were delivered to Nationalist forces. In 1939, it began to leave service, replaced by the He 114 and Ar 196, but was still in service with several coastal units by the start of the war. By 1940, all examples had been withdrawn from frontline service, only to be brought back in for patrolling the Baltic and Mediterranean following the invasion of the Soviet Union. They were finally retired completely in 1943.

 

[BlockerAviation]

If I do join I'll be building the He 162

 

[Phin G]

Just asking, could i use a lathe and some foam to mould the fuse of the HE-176 or would i have to make it like the master series?

 

[Ratcheeroo]

Just asking, could i use a lathe and some foam to mould the fuse of the HE-176 or would i have to make it like the master series?

I think the plans have to be available to others or able to be repeated by others