New here and to the hobby..

sramelyk

New member
Just saying Hello..

I am new to the RC fixed wing hobby.. I do have some experience with drones. I own a couple of whoops and a DJI Phantom 2+ (Which lets be honest, fly's itself really, needing no skill).

I am a Robotics Engineering Supervisor for a welding company that using Large 7-axis robots to weld large dies. I also own a few 3d printers and have access to a nice laser cutter (CO2 and Fiber). So, lets just say I'm not new to making or tinkering and have been doing it all my life. My official training, education early was electronics but it was just a foundation to a life long quest to learn as much as I can, and make even more.

So far, I've laser cut and built 2 mini scouts.. The first one I rushed, put oversized everything on it because I had it on hand and it was a tremendous.. Failure. LOL. I've since taken my time getting parts, better sized battery and motor and put the second one together with a little better care. It hasn't left the ground yet though. I really only tried once in a warehouse and it veered hard to the right so I postponed for outdoors.

Regardless of all that, I was just saying hello.. Will probably being around the forums often as this hobby has taken a hold of me. Wish you all happy flying!

Oh.. Also.. Curious.. The FT Mini Scout, is that a good one to begin with? I really wanted one that would fit (Be able to be cut from) one sheet of foam board from the dollar store, walmart, etc.. Or is there an accurate way to scale the larger ones down? I do use Illustrator, if that matters.

Kyle
 

Ranger_107

Elite member
Just saying Hello..

I am new to the RC fixed wing hobby.. I do have some experience with drones. I own a couple of whoops and a DJI Phantom 2+ (Which lets be honest, fly's itself really, needing no skill).

I am a Robotics Engineering Supervisor for a welding company that using Large 7-axis robots to weld large dies. I also own a few 3d printers and have access to a nice laser cutter (CO2 and Fiber). So, lets just say I'm not new to making or tinkering and have been doing it all my life. My official training, education early was electronics but it was just a foundation to a life long quest to learn as much as I can, and make even more.

So far, I've laser cut and built 2 mini scouts.. The first one I rushed, put oversized everything on it because I had it on hand and it was a tremendous.. Failure. LOL. I've since taken my time getting parts, better sized battery and motor and put the second one together with a little better care. It hasn't left the ground yet though. I really only tried once in a warehouse and it veered hard to the right so I postponed for outdoors.

Regardless of all that, I was just saying hello.. Will probably being around the forums often as this hobby has taken a hold of me. Wish you all happy flying!

Oh.. Also.. Curious.. The FT Mini Scout, is that a good one to begin with? I really wanted one that would fit (Be able to be cut from) one sheet of foam board from the dollar store, walmart, etc.. Or is there an accurate way to scale the larger ones down? I do use Illustrator, if that matters.

Kyle
Welcome to the forums!

Yea. the FT mini scout is a great trainer. just 3 channels makes it super simple to fly and build. Make sure you have a big area to fly in because 3 channel has a bit slower turn than 4 channel. So lucky that u have access to a laser. most of us have to grab a razorblade and get cutting!
 

Timmy

Legendary member
Just saying Hello..

I am new to the RC fixed wing hobby.. I do have some experience with drones. I own a couple of whoops and a DJI Phantom 2+ (Which lets be honest, fly's itself really, needing no skill).

I am a Robotics Engineering Supervisor for a welding company that using Large 7-axis robots to weld large dies. I also own a few 3d printers and have access to a nice laser cutter (CO2 and Fiber). So, lets just say I'm not new to making or tinkering and have been doing it all my life. My official training, education early was electronics but it was just a foundation to a life long quest to learn as much as I can, and make even more.

So far, I've laser cut and built 2 mini scouts.. The first one I rushed, put oversized everything on it because I had it on hand and it was a tremendous.. Failure. LOL. I've since taken my time getting parts, better sized battery and motor and put the second one together with a little better care. It hasn't left the ground yet though. I really only tried once in a warehouse and it veered hard to the right so I postponed for outdoors.

Regardless of all that, I was just saying hello.. Will probably being around the forums often as this hobby has taken a hold of me. Wish you all happy flying!

Oh.. Also.. Curious.. The FT Mini Scout, is that a good one to begin with? I really wanted one that would fit (Be able to be cut from) one sheet of foam board from the dollar store, walmart, etc.. Or is there an accurate way to scale the larger ones down? I do use Illustrator, if that matters.

Kyle
Welcome. The minscout is a great starter plane, but I recommend reinforcing the wing with a popsicle stick or two. My friend had his wing fold on him before.
 

mrjdstewart

Legendary member
1- do not glue the wing in
2- instal servos before putting bottom of fuselage on
3- make sure to instal power pod correct direction
4- have fun!

mini-scout is a lot of fun and cheap and easy to build. great first airplane.

good luck,

me :cool:
 

GrizWiz

Elite member
Just saying Hello..

I am new to the RC fixed wing hobby.. I do have some experience with drones. I own a couple of whoops and a DJI Phantom 2+ (Which lets be honest, fly's itself really, needing no skill).

I am a Robotics Engineering Supervisor for a welding company that using Large 7-axis robots to weld large dies. I also own a few 3d printers and have access to a nice laser cutter (CO2 and Fiber). So, lets just say I'm not new to making or tinkering and have been doing it all my life. My official training, education early was electronics but it was just a foundation to a life long quest to learn as much as I can, and make even more.

So far, I've laser cut and built 2 mini scouts.. The first one I rushed, put oversized everything on it because I had it on hand and it was a tremendous.. Failure. LOL. I've since taken my time getting parts, better sized battery and motor and put the second one together with a little better care. It hasn't left the ground yet though. I really only tried once in a warehouse and it veered hard to the right so I postponed for outdoors.

Regardless of all that, I was just saying hello.. Will probably being around the forums often as this hobby has taken a hold of me. Wish you all happy flying!

Oh.. Also.. Curious.. The FT Mini Scout, is that a good one to begin with? I really wanted one that would fit (Be able to be cut from) one sheet of foam board from the dollar store, walmart, etc.. Or is there an accurate way to scale the larger ones down? I do use Illustrator, if that matters.

Kyle
If I were you I would go with the tiny trainer
 

sramelyk

New member
1- do not glue the wing in
2- instal servos before putting bottom of fuselage on
3- make sure to instal power pod correct direction
4- have fun!

mini-scout is a lot of fun and cheap and easy to build. great first airplane.

good luck,

me :cool:

1 - Check
2 - Check on the second plane, the first I made that mistake.
3 - Hmmm. I actually ended up designing and printing a power pod. Same size as the foam one once folded. Do you mean install with the motor thrust angle the correct way? Or upside/Upside down (Which I guess equally would change the thrust angle)?
4 - So much fun!
 

sramelyk

New member
If I were you I would go with the tiny trainer

If I recall correctly (without checking), it seem s like the tiny trainer was a multiple board cut out? Or maybe I looked at it and it didn't have a motor? Not sure, but there was some reason why my non-educated rc mind passed it up.
 

Timmy

Legendary member
If I recall correctly (without checking), it seem s like the tiny trainer was a multiple board cut out? Or maybe I looked at it and it didn't have a motor? Not sure, but there was some reason why my non-educated rc mind passed it up.
dispite how many time people recomend the tiny trainer, its not the only good starter plane.
 

mrjdstewart

Legendary member
yes, people either instal backwards, or they cut the ends straight on the power pod because they think it should be. especially if they are scratch building.

sounds like you have it well in order. i have 3 mini scouts hanging in my hangar currently. they are great little airplanes.

laters,

me :cool:
 

GrizWiz

Elite member
If I recall correctly (without checking), it seem s like the tiny trainer was a multiple board cut out? Or maybe I looked at it and it didn't have a motor? Not sure, but there was some reason why my non-educated rc mind passed it up.
It has the option to be just a glider or motorized! If you buy the kit it is worth it but if you are scratch building it is not too fun to cut two sheets of foam board!