I need an idea on what to build for the indoor season...

[m00ndancer]

Hi,

I'm trying to figure out what to build for an indoor plan with the electronics from my retired 50% Spitfire. (To fat to fly indoors and to small to fly outside, 100gr AUW)
I have three micro servos, and orange micro Rx, Turnigy 1811-2900KV 2S motor with a 6 amp ESC. I need something large and light enough to fly in a basketball court sized gymnasium. (it's a bit bigger but not by much.) I can fly my Wltoys F949 there. The goal is to get below 150gr and with plenty lift to fly slow ...

I could scale down a FT design but I need a slowish plane to cope with the small space..
Any ideas?

 

[Jugsy]

My short-lived mini speedster was surprisingly good at low speeds, lots of control authority too... could work for ya!

Also not sure if you're in to quads/fpv, but this is keeping me happy through Winter here: http://teambigwhoop.com/tiny-whoop/

 

[localfiend]

I've been planning a micro version of my PBY Catalina for use with 3mm hobbyking or depron foam. You'd need a second motor, but it would work with 3 servos.

https://drive.google.com/file/d/0ByQNh9_cWpIsUDRYc0NwRm9rZlU/view

Not really sure on final weight, but it would probably be less than my estimate. Should fly in a gym sized area with no problems.

 

[m00ndancer]

I've been planning a micro version of my PBY Catalina for use with 3mm hobbyking or depron foam. You'd need a second motor, but it would work with 3 servos.

Not really sure on final weight, but it would probably be less than my estimate. Should fly in a gym sized area with no problems.

You're an evil man! Making me buy even more electronics! I have to really think that one over...

 

[localfiend]

You're an evil man! Making me buy even more electronics! I have to really think that one over...

That's what I'm here for.

Think I'm gonna build one. I have a whole box of 3mm hobbyking foam I haven't touched yet.

 

[Bricks]

If you like the EPP type 3D planes it is hard to beat the Value Hobbies line up for $25 they are great flying planes build them light and have a blast with them. The power set up you have might be a little light for these. .

http://www.valuehobby.com/airplanes/epp-plane.html

Everything you ever wanted to know about the Value Hobby EPP planes.

http://www.rcgroups.com/forums/showthread.php?t=2027889

 

[Robbutler1977]

cool plans.

how did you make these plans up? do you work with flite test? and do you have a build video for this plane?

I've been planning a micro version of my PBY Catalina for use with 3mm hobbyking or depron foam. You'd need a second motor, but it would work with 3 servos.

https://drive.google.com/file/d/0ByQNh9_cWpIsUDRYc0NwRm9rZlU/view

Not really sure on final weight, but it would probably be less than my estimate. Should fly in a gym sized area with no problems.