Mustang7302
Senior Member
For the past several weeks I have become interested in building a tri-rotor. I love the videos that the FliteTest group does and have spent countless hours watching too many of their videos for both entertainment and absorbing knowledge. So it was only logical that I would show my love the FliteTest guys by waiting for their release of the Bat Bone frame.
I will post updates as things arrive (including when the order was placed and its total), pictures of the build process, little tips or tricks I use, and answer questions. Here are the parts I have currently planned to use; however things could change...
Update: An updated powerplant was used to eventually get this frame into the air. Please see the following post for details - http://forum.flitetest.com/showthre...t-Bone-Build-Log&p=82338&viewfull=1#post82338.
Frame:
Powertrain
Transmitter / Receiver
Minus the transmitter, battery charger, and extra spairs; this build is about $300 for the major parts. However that doesn't cover things like connectors, extra wire, heat shrink, velcro, zip ties, servo extensions, and programming/flashing (for FCB and ESCs) tools which I estimate to be an additional $60 so far.
Thanks again to the FliteTest crew for doing such great work in their videos, articles, and store!
Updates:
I will post updates as things arrive (including when the order was placed and its total), pictures of the build process, little tips or tricks I use, and answer questions. Here are the parts I have currently planned to use; however things could change...
Update: An updated powerplant was used to eventually get this frame into the air. Please see the following post for details - http://forum.flitetest.com/showthre...t-Bone-Build-Log&p=82338&viewfull=1#post82338.
Frame:
- FliteTest Rotor Bones Bat Bone
- FliteTest Rotor Bones Straight Mounts
- FliteTest Rotor Bones Tilt Mount
- 1/2" Square 10" Long Wood Booms, From FliteTest
- Tail Servo: RCTimer Metal Gear Digital Servo
Powertrain
- RCTimer HP2812 750KV 28x31mm Motor
- RCTimer SK-20A SimonK Flashed 20A ESC
- Carbon Reinforced 10x4.5" Props
Transmitter / Receiver

Minus the transmitter, battery charger, and extra spairs; this build is about $300 for the major parts. However that doesn't cover things like connectors, extra wire, heat shrink, velcro, zip ties, servo extensions, and programming/flashing (for FCB and ESCs) tools which I estimate to be an additional $60 so far.
Thanks again to the FliteTest crew for doing such great work in their videos, articles, and store!
Updates:
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