It’s been a while since I’ve flown, but I recently got back into it when my buddy David (@RCExplorer) visited from Sweden this summer. I’d forgotten just how fun it is! One thing I realized, though, is that while Josh Bixler’s build videos are still as fantastic as ever… I found myself wanting some written, step-by-step guides to follow along with. Things like exploded views of the planes, the various radio setups, or special techniques for cutting and bending foam would be really helpful in a written format with pictures for quick reference.
That got me thinking: where are the gaps in the building and learning process for others? I’ve built four planes in the past few weeks, and even for me, it took a bit of time to get back into the groove. I’d love to hear your thoughts so we can improve the build experience for newcomers and veterans alike.
I also want to give a huge shoutout, not just to Josh and the entire Flite Test crew for their incredible work, but also to some amazing contributors right here on the forums. People like @SP0NZ, @johnbecker31, @Mid7night, and @Rasterize have been an invaluable resources to newcomers in the community. Their guidance, plans, and advice have made a huge difference, and we couldn’t do it without them!
What I’m proposing is a standard format for written materials to accompany every build. Since we all learn differently, I believe step-by-step written guides with clear assembly images would be a perfect complement to the fantastic videos that already exist. I’ve started creating some examples for the FT Flyer build to give an idea of what I’m envisioning...
With all that said, I’d love to hear from you – what do you think would make the build process even better? Whether it’s more written materials, easier access to specific steps, or anything else that could improve the experience, I’m all ears. Let’s keep working together to make Flite Test the best resource for RC enthusiasts!
That got me thinking: where are the gaps in the building and learning process for others? I’ve built four planes in the past few weeks, and even for me, it took a bit of time to get back into the groove. I’d love to hear your thoughts so we can improve the build experience for newcomers and veterans alike.
I also want to give a huge shoutout, not just to Josh and the entire Flite Test crew for their incredible work, but also to some amazing contributors right here on the forums. People like @SP0NZ, @johnbecker31, @Mid7night, and @Rasterize have been an invaluable resources to newcomers in the community. Their guidance, plans, and advice have made a huge difference, and we couldn’t do it without them!
What I’m proposing is a standard format for written materials to accompany every build. Since we all learn differently, I believe step-by-step written guides with clear assembly images would be a perfect complement to the fantastic videos that already exist. I’ve started creating some examples for the FT Flyer build to give an idea of what I’m envisioning...
With all that said, I’d love to hear from you – what do you think would make the build process even better? Whether it’s more written materials, easier access to specific steps, or anything else that could improve the experience, I’m all ears. Let’s keep working together to make Flite Test the best resource for RC enthusiasts!
