Long EZ - FT Style

[artbski]

Hello, how to mount this part?

 

[jpot1]

Hello, how to mount this part?

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At the rear of the fuse the two lower notches take the tabs in these parts and the angle portion goes against the fuse bottom. This forms a bottom support that the power pod can sit on. Wires go through the middle.

 

[artbski]

now back of the fuselage look like this

but where's mount this parts ... .

My work with a model from your plan:

 

[jpot1]

Your build looks great! Those pieces were supposed to go in the bottom notches in the rear of the fuse but you put a full span piece. Not a problem. I would suggest mounting the firewall to those horizontal pieces. Good luck!

 

[artbski]

Thank you for the compliment. Your models look great. I'm afraid of my first flight

 

[jpot1]

On the mini version, expo is you friend. It’s a bit twitchy. Share some video of the maiden if you can.

 

[artbski]

Yes I will make a video and share this. Today I have to mount the motor and others, but before I will try to flying without the equipment from a hand and try to find the best GC.

 

[The Hangar]

This was probably already stated somewhere on this thread, but what's the wingspan of the bigger one, what motor does it use, and is is a KFM wing?

 

[The Hangar]

This was probably already stated somewhere on this thread, but what's the wingspan of the bigger one, what motor does it use, and is is a KFM wing?

The reason I’m asking is because I’m thinking about building one as a night flyer, and I want the wing to be hollow so it will glow. Also, I’m hoping to use a B or C pack with it.

 

["Corpse"]

The reason I’m asking is because I’m thinking about building one as a night flyer, and I want the wing to be hollow so it will glow. Also, I’m hoping to use a B or C pack with it.

That's a great idea! You could repurpose those LED's on your FT-bronco thing.

 

[The Hangar]

That's a great idea! You could repurpose those LED's on your FT-bronco thing.

Yeah, that's what I'm thinking!

 

[jpot1]

This was probably already stated somewhere on this thread, but what's the wingspan of the bigger one, what motor does it use, and is is a KFM wing?

The largest one which I have not posted plans for yet is 44”. It’s a foldover hollow wing, other than spar and you could definitely put some leds inside!

 

[mdegalli]

Hello all!

Thank you to jpot1 for these plans! This is my first FT build and I'm excited to fly this thing this weekend!

I fly at a gravel/dirt field, so I thought I'd add landing gear. It may be overkill, but for fun I made some wheel covers (attached). Retractable nose gear arrives tomorrow. Hopefully this thing will get off the ground!

Thanks again!

 

[The Hangar]

Hello all!

Thank you to jpot1 for these plans! This is my first FT build and I'm excited to fly this thing this weekend!

I fly at a gravel/dirt field, so I thought I'd add landing gear. It may be overkill, but for fun I made some wheel covers (attached). Retractable nose gear arrives tomorrow. Hopefully this thing will get off the ground!

Thanks again!

That looks really good!

 

[jpot1]

@mdegalli - beautiful build. Take some video if you can. Make sure to start with 3-4 mm of reflex and good luck!

 

[mdegalli]

Thanks!

I had to look up what the "reflex" term was! (up elevator trim on elevon) I see what you mean ... especially if the front gear makes it more nose heavy.

We shall see how it goes!

 

[mdegalli]

Ok, I've enjoyed the experience building FT style! Finally got it in the air -- here's a summary video. Will be replacing some parts tonight and hope to take off from the gear tomorrow! Turns out it was very tail heavy.
https://photos.app.goo.gl/sbHy1YRxTsw3DXGu7

 

[jpot1]

Looked great in the air when you got it flying. You are the first to build this with landing gear. Did the motor come loose at the end?

 

[mdegalli]

It flew great! 4S gave it some power and speed.

The canopy came off. I disregarded the instructions because it seemed like a snug fit. As the canopy came off, it pulled the battery out and messed up the CG.

I'm currently rebuilding the nose. Stay tuned for more adventure!

 

[jpot1]

It flew great! 4S gave it some power and speed.

The canopy came off. I disregarded the instructions because it seemed like a snug fit. As the canopy came off, it pulled the battery out and messed up the CG.

I'm currently rebuilding the nose. Stay tuned for more adventure!

LOL - that bbq skewer is there for a reason - mine blew off too!