brownretread
New member
Hello everyone.
I am new to the FT community. I have already competed and flown a Simple Cub and Explorer. Building the Cub was a good experience, since I've never built a foam aircraft been ... learned some new things. I'm going to make some mods on the Cub for better flying .. let you know how works out (the Cub's roll is rather sensitive, even after 'd' reduction, and expo configuration changes). The Explorer is a great airplane ... I see why FT uses the platform for experimentation. Only thing to note is FT needs to clarify prop sizes (since Power Pack 'C' prop sent was 10 in, but, needs a 9 inch prop .. easy to fix).
I am a 'retread' from the past; ie, it's been many years since I've flown, so coming back into the RC Airplane hobby has been eye-open (so, many changes) with regard to the FliteTest environment ... especially the idea where one can build something relatively fast and cheap, fix, and fly again. Then, when the plane is 'totaled', then take the electric parts and build a new one. Great idea.
Anyway, here's my first question: I will be ordering the 1041 mm Spear Wing "Maker Foam" .. part number FLT-1043 or FLT-1128. The build video was very informative on how to build the Wing Spear. However, was not clear on how to build the power pod. Looks like they took a regular Power Pod for 'C' pack and cut it shorter. Is this how it was done? Or, not sure if this this specific power pod will be provided with the kit. Or, do we build it from scratch?
Thank you for any comments.
Older flying 'Retread' from the past.
I am new to the FT community. I have already competed and flown a Simple Cub and Explorer. Building the Cub was a good experience, since I've never built a foam aircraft been ... learned some new things. I'm going to make some mods on the Cub for better flying .. let you know how works out (the Cub's roll is rather sensitive, even after 'd' reduction, and expo configuration changes). The Explorer is a great airplane ... I see why FT uses the platform for experimentation. Only thing to note is FT needs to clarify prop sizes (since Power Pack 'C' prop sent was 10 in, but, needs a 9 inch prop .. easy to fix).
I am a 'retread' from the past; ie, it's been many years since I've flown, so coming back into the RC Airplane hobby has been eye-open (so, many changes) with regard to the FliteTest environment ... especially the idea where one can build something relatively fast and cheap, fix, and fly again. Then, when the plane is 'totaled', then take the electric parts and build a new one. Great idea.
Anyway, here's my first question: I will be ordering the 1041 mm Spear Wing "Maker Foam" .. part number FLT-1043 or FLT-1128. The build video was very informative on how to build the Wing Spear. However, was not clear on how to build the power pod. Looks like they took a regular Power Pod for 'C' pack and cut it shorter. Is this how it was done? Or, not sure if this this specific power pod will be provided with the kit. Or, do we build it from scratch?
Thank you for any comments.
Older flying 'Retread' from the past.
