rcFoamFighters F-117 v2 - Maiden Flight

dehager

Well-known member
I was able to get the maiden flight of my rcFoamFighters F-117 v2 prop jet in today before the rain. Overall the plans and build were excellent and I recommend it to anyone who wants a F-117. I added a few degrees of positive reflex and it needed no additional trim changes. Currently I am getting 8 minutes of flight time with 35% battery left on the following setup. As usual, the video is two minutes of just the highlights and no music... enjoy :cool:

rcFF F-117 v2 Maiden Flight 03/03/2020 : https://youtu.be/mZSvPQfAj-g

  • Spektrum DX8 G2 Tx / AR410 Rx
  • Grayson Hobby GH2212-06 V2 Brushless 2200kv Motor
  • Turnigy nano-tech 3S 2200mAh 45C lipo
  • Plush-32 30A ESC
  • APC 6X4 EP Propeller
  • 13.86oz / 393.0g (w/o battery)
  • 20.53oz / 582.00g (flying weight)
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dehager

Well-known member
3 cell? Looks like it flies super stable. The decals look really good.

Thank you all.

Oops, yes it is a 3 cell battery. It is very stable and slows quite well, very pleased with the flying qualities. I have the RC Powers F-117 plans but really like the faceting on the rcFoamFighters one.

Decals are Avery mailing labels printed on an inkjet printer. I do use water slide on occasion but like the simplicity of the Avery mailing labels. The markings are just a whimsical interpretation of the military markings and my AMA number. Nothing serious, the interpretation takes all the stress out of trying to get it correct. Just for fun...
 

bisbonian

New member
I built one of these last year but reduced the plan size so I could fit the bottom on a single piece of foam board.
I used a 2205 motor and an 500mah 3s battery. I also came up with some higher mah 2s batteries which were the same overall size.

Either way, this flew very nicely and was a bit easier to build and fit in my space.
 

FoamyDM

Building Fool-Flying Noob
Moderator
great work... I have the plans... I should build it should I be "stuck" at home.