Hey guys!
I am trying to put together the ultimate list of how to videos, parts, and info about how to start from 0 with RC planes as a scratch builder. I took an out of town coworker flying with me the other day and he was hooked after just seeing my first flight. His response to me was something along the following:
General comments about the specific individual I'm initially making this for:
What am I missing? Thoughts?
Simulator
Free - RC Desk Pilot http://rcdeskpilot.com
General videos
FT beginner series - https://www.youtube.com/playlist?list=PL6IuSFWz4ktvupu_gxw1vn-sjBGOkJFHV
Connecting electronics - http://youtu.be/fcsgyed2Mhs
Lipos - https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=ZJHlJYDJohc
Lipo charging - https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=kvr-25yGeVk
Lipo storage - http://flitetest.com/articles/lipo-battery-bunker
Soldering - https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=nS0bEuYPJoA
ESC - https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=22CpRl2_TRI
Brushless motor - https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=JQkTm-vuFGI
Taranis - https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=tuh3-vyEQfk&index=1&list=PLMHmTVklKwOJxLKf43yQFWt0qlU0q3vJR
Scratch build tips - http://youtu.be/B_IOt-Jjaqo
1st plane - FT Flyer
PDF plans - http://assets.flitetest.com/article_files/FT-Flyer-Swappable-FULL-SIZE-PLANS_1360987085.pdf
Build video - https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=IrnL1q1TBMQ&feature=youtu.be
PowerPod video - http://flitetest.com/articles/ft-swappable-power-pod-kit
Forum thread - http://forum.flitetest.com/showthread.php?2587-FT-Flyer-Scratch-Build
2nd plane (use same parts as 1st plane) - FT Mini Scout
PDF plans - http://stonekap.net/ftplans/FT-MiniScout-FULL-SIZE-PLANS_TEMPLATE.pdf
Build video - http://flitetest.com/articles/ft-mini-scout-build-mighty-minis
PowerPod video - http://flitetest.com/articles/mighty-minis-power-pod-build
Forum thread - http://forum.flitetest.com/showthread.php?13442
1st/2nd plane parts
2x 9g servo - https://www.hobbyking.com/hobbyking/store/uh_viewItem.asp?idProduct=22928
ESC - https://www.hobbyking.com/hobbyking/store/uh_viewItem.asp?idProduct=30683
MOTOR - http://www.altitudehobbies.com/suppo-motors/suppo-m2208-1000-brushless-multicopter-motor-cw
BATTERY - http://www.hobbyking.com/hobbyking/store/__21330__ZIPPY_Compact_500mAh_3S_25C_Lipo_Pack.html
PROPS - http://www.altitudehobbies.com/apc-style-props/apc-style-e-series/apc-style-electric-propeller-8x4e
Control horns - http://flitetest.com/articles/the-cheapest-quickest-control-horns-ever
Foam - http://www.dollartree.com/Readi-Board-Foam-Boards/p16450/index.pro
Push rods - http://i.imgur.com/g49QR0d.jpg
Firewalls - http://www.ikea.com/us/en/catalog/products/40041131/
General parts
Colored tape - http://www.tapebrothers.com/Colored-Carton-Sealing-Tapes-s/218.htm
Transmitter - http://www.alofthobbies.com/frsky-taranis-plus.html
Receiver - http://www.alofthobbies.com/v8r4-ii.html
CHARGER - http://www.hobbyking.com/hobbyking/...scharger_1_6_Cells_GENUINE_US_Warehouse_.html
POWER SUPPLY - http://www.hobbyking.com/hobbyking/...g_Power_Supply_100_240v_5A_US_Warehouse_.html
LIPO BAG - http://www.altitudehobbies.com/battery-accessories/lipo-charging-sack-regular
VOLTAGE ALARM - https://www.hobbyking.com/hobbyking/store/uh_viewItem.asp?idProduct=34120
JST connectors - http://www.hobbyking.com/hobbyking/...tail_12cm_length_10pcs_bag_US_Warehouse_.html
VELCRO - http://www.hobbyking.com/hobbyking/...dhesive_side_V_STRONG_1mtr_US_Warehouse_.html
3.5 mm bullets - http://www.ebay.com/itm/40-Pairs-3-...Female-for-RC-Battery-ESC-Motor-/281263550543
Hot glue sticks - http://www.amazon.com/Adhesive-Tech...d=1425430242&sr=8-1&keywords=ad+tech+hot+glue
Hot glue gun - http://www.amazon.com/Adhesive-Tech...d=1425430242&sr=8-4&keywords=ad+tech+hot+glue
Soldering iron - http://www.amazon.com/Weller-SP40NK...qid=1425430304&sr=8-6&keywords=soldering+iron
Solder - http://www.amazon.com/gp/product/B00DCEUV1Y/ref=oh_aui_detailpage_o01_s00?ie=UTF8&psc=1
Soldering iron stand - http://www.amazon.com/gp/product/B0002LLWEU/ref=oh_aui_detailpage_o01_s01?ie=UTF8&psc=1
Helping hands - http://www.amazon.com/gp/product/B000RB38X8/ref=oh_aui_detailpage_o01_s01?ie=UTF8&psc=1
I am trying to put together the ultimate list of how to videos, parts, and info about how to start from 0 with RC planes as a scratch builder. I took an out of town coworker flying with me the other day and he was hooked after just seeing my first flight. His response to me was something along the following:
This is my new thing. I've been wanting to get into RC flying forever and now it's time, what do I need to do/know?
General comments about the specific individual I'm initially making this for:
1. He wants to start from square 1 and learn everything. I thought about using the FT Power Packs but getting each part individually fits for him better.
2. He's not local to me so I can't offer hands on assistance.
3. I already spoke to him about the TX/RX options and he's not interested in starting with a 4 channel and then needing to upgrade in X months so he's gonna start with a Taranis. The one TX to rule them all.
2. He's not local to me so I can't offer hands on assistance.
3. I already spoke to him about the TX/RX options and he's not interested in starting with a 4 channel and then needing to upgrade in X months so he's gonna start with a Taranis. The one TX to rule them all.
What am I missing? Thoughts?
Simulator
Free - RC Desk Pilot http://rcdeskpilot.com
General videos
FT beginner series - https://www.youtube.com/playlist?list=PL6IuSFWz4ktvupu_gxw1vn-sjBGOkJFHV
Connecting electronics - http://youtu.be/fcsgyed2Mhs
Lipos - https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=ZJHlJYDJohc
Lipo charging - https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=kvr-25yGeVk
Lipo storage - http://flitetest.com/articles/lipo-battery-bunker
Soldering - https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=nS0bEuYPJoA
ESC - https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=22CpRl2_TRI
Brushless motor - https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=JQkTm-vuFGI
Taranis - https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=tuh3-vyEQfk&index=1&list=PLMHmTVklKwOJxLKf43yQFWt0qlU0q3vJR
Scratch build tips - http://youtu.be/B_IOt-Jjaqo
1st plane - FT Flyer
PDF plans - http://assets.flitetest.com/article_files/FT-Flyer-Swappable-FULL-SIZE-PLANS_1360987085.pdf
Build video - https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=IrnL1q1TBMQ&feature=youtu.be
PowerPod video - http://flitetest.com/articles/ft-swappable-power-pod-kit
Forum thread - http://forum.flitetest.com/showthread.php?2587-FT-Flyer-Scratch-Build
2nd plane (use same parts as 1st plane) - FT Mini Scout
PDF plans - http://stonekap.net/ftplans/FT-MiniScout-FULL-SIZE-PLANS_TEMPLATE.pdf
Build video - http://flitetest.com/articles/ft-mini-scout-build-mighty-minis
PowerPod video - http://flitetest.com/articles/mighty-minis-power-pod-build
Forum thread - http://forum.flitetest.com/showthread.php?13442
1st/2nd plane parts
2x 9g servo - https://www.hobbyking.com/hobbyking/store/uh_viewItem.asp?idProduct=22928
ESC - https://www.hobbyking.com/hobbyking/store/uh_viewItem.asp?idProduct=30683
MOTOR - http://www.altitudehobbies.com/suppo-motors/suppo-m2208-1000-brushless-multicopter-motor-cw
BATTERY - http://www.hobbyking.com/hobbyking/store/__21330__ZIPPY_Compact_500mAh_3S_25C_Lipo_Pack.html
PROPS - http://www.altitudehobbies.com/apc-style-props/apc-style-e-series/apc-style-electric-propeller-8x4e
Control horns - http://flitetest.com/articles/the-cheapest-quickest-control-horns-ever
Foam - http://www.dollartree.com/Readi-Board-Foam-Boards/p16450/index.pro
Push rods - http://i.imgur.com/g49QR0d.jpg
Firewalls - http://www.ikea.com/us/en/catalog/products/40041131/
General parts
Colored tape - http://www.tapebrothers.com/Colored-Carton-Sealing-Tapes-s/218.htm
Transmitter - http://www.alofthobbies.com/frsky-taranis-plus.html
Receiver - http://www.alofthobbies.com/v8r4-ii.html
CHARGER - http://www.hobbyking.com/hobbyking/...scharger_1_6_Cells_GENUINE_US_Warehouse_.html
POWER SUPPLY - http://www.hobbyking.com/hobbyking/...g_Power_Supply_100_240v_5A_US_Warehouse_.html
LIPO BAG - http://www.altitudehobbies.com/battery-accessories/lipo-charging-sack-regular
VOLTAGE ALARM - https://www.hobbyking.com/hobbyking/store/uh_viewItem.asp?idProduct=34120
JST connectors - http://www.hobbyking.com/hobbyking/...tail_12cm_length_10pcs_bag_US_Warehouse_.html
VELCRO - http://www.hobbyking.com/hobbyking/...dhesive_side_V_STRONG_1mtr_US_Warehouse_.html
3.5 mm bullets - http://www.ebay.com/itm/40-Pairs-3-...Female-for-RC-Battery-ESC-Motor-/281263550543
Hot glue sticks - http://www.amazon.com/Adhesive-Tech...d=1425430242&sr=8-1&keywords=ad+tech+hot+glue
Hot glue gun - http://www.amazon.com/Adhesive-Tech...d=1425430242&sr=8-4&keywords=ad+tech+hot+glue
Soldering iron - http://www.amazon.com/Weller-SP40NK...qid=1425430304&sr=8-6&keywords=soldering+iron
Solder - http://www.amazon.com/gp/product/B00DCEUV1Y/ref=oh_aui_detailpage_o01_s00?ie=UTF8&psc=1
Soldering iron stand - http://www.amazon.com/gp/product/B0002LLWEU/ref=oh_aui_detailpage_o01_s01?ie=UTF8&psc=1
Helping hands - http://www.amazon.com/gp/product/B000RB38X8/ref=oh_aui_detailpage_o01_s01?ie=UTF8&psc=1
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