TehMaxwell
Tales of a Rookie
Hey all,
Recently I decided to invest in getting the electronics to build a flitetest power pod, as it seems like a great idea for me, especially since I like to build my own things and explore all parts of the Hobby (I've only been flying for a few years, if that!)
So, I am particularly intrigued by gliding and sport planes, the sort of thing that has an ok glide slope but can also take the speed if you feel like it. So I have built a prototype version, so I can see what works and what needs to be changed.
I have done a few glide tests and it looks promising, if a little chunky, at the moment I am just using batteries to move the CG around as I don't have the electronics.
Things I have noticed are that:
-The tail booms need to be much thinner, they are just to big and chunky, masking the plane look awkward and adding extra weight. But probably not that much extra strength.
-The rudders need to be bigger.
What isn't clear from the pictures is that, I plan to slot a powerpod into the back of the central fuselage, so hopefully this will be eventually accessible for all those that use the swappables series!
I hope you join me for the journey in this design, and, any thoughts?
Recently I decided to invest in getting the electronics to build a flitetest power pod, as it seems like a great idea for me, especially since I like to build my own things and explore all parts of the Hobby (I've only been flying for a few years, if that!)
So, I am particularly intrigued by gliding and sport planes, the sort of thing that has an ok glide slope but can also take the speed if you feel like it. So I have built a prototype version, so I can see what works and what needs to be changed.
I have done a few glide tests and it looks promising, if a little chunky, at the moment I am just using batteries to move the CG around as I don't have the electronics.
Things I have noticed are that:
-The tail booms need to be much thinner, they are just to big and chunky, masking the plane look awkward and adding extra weight. But probably not that much extra strength.
-The rudders need to be bigger.
What isn't clear from the pictures is that, I plan to slot a powerpod into the back of the central fuselage, so hopefully this will be eventually accessible for all those that use the swappables series!
I hope you join me for the journey in this design, and, any thoughts?