Paracodespoder
Elite member
Try a simple scout, maybe with flaperons if you want to get fancy, build light and it will fly at a walking pace. It is also a lot of fun for practicing landing and takeoffs.
Another good one is the sportster.
Those are the only slow-fly c-pack planes I have built, so I can’t really comment on any others.
I’m generally more of a speed demon.
Another good one is the sportster.
Those are the only slow-fly c-pack planes I have built, so I can’t really comment on any others.
I’m generally more of a speed demon.
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DinosEatPeople1
Elite member
Speedster would be the best. Look up the plans for it because it doesn’t have a kit to buy
Hoomi
Master member
The Simple Scout is a nice flying plane. I've been flying mine for about a year and a half now, and long ago lost count of the number of flights I have on her. She'll fly pretty darn slow, and will turn a fairly tight circle. The Scout was my first ever Flite Test build, and I've said several times lately, when I finally wear her out (or beat her to death), I'll build another. It really is a great plane.
Hoomi
Master member
I'm pretty sure the motor I have in mine is about the equivalent of a 'C' pack. I'm flying on 1300 mAh 3S power, and a five minute timer on the flight leaves me with ample battery for an extra go around or two (or three). The caveat is, with a more powerful motor, don't go full throttle for take-off, as the torque-roll can be pretty excessive.
It's a lot easier to hold back the power on a larger than needed motor, than to try and coax more power out of a smaller motor that's already pushing its limit.
bracesport
Legendary member
Put an under camber on the scout or the speedster and it will slow down even more?! 
Paracodespoder
Elite member
Flew mine on the old c-pack, and it flew fantastic, easy to slow down and had plenty of power to the point where I never needed mow than three-quarter throttle.
RossFPV
Well-known member
Do you know what kv the motor is? Thats how most or all motors are measured i think.
Paracodespoder
Elite member
I think that the old c-pack motor was/is 1100 kv; I’m not sure on that though because it doesn’t actually say on the motor.
Hoomi
Master member
I'm running an Axi 2212/20 Goldline motor in it, that I received in a box of surplus parts from an estate sale.
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Actually that is only the measure of the speed of the motor. Kv is rpm per volt, so a 2200 kv motor on 1 volt would probably do around 2200 rpm. The other measure is for size, and that is all of the numbers before the kv, like 2204 or 2218. The first number is width and the other is height I think. Also for size measurements some brands measure the actual motor dimensions, while others measure the stator, so 2 2218 motors from different brands can be different sizes, and a motor with larger measurements might actually be smaller. For example, I have a 2218 motor from Emax and a 2826 from NTM. The NTM's measurements are bigger, but the Emax motor is actually larger and it is probably more powerful. Sadly there is no standard for where to measure from, so you just gotta be careful and do proper research before buying.
Dean is the name
Member
I think if you want a slow flyer with the power pack C i'd suggest a FT Explorer. It's also capable with the B pack but with the C it's better in the wind where as the B wouldn't be able to do that.
That's not a bad suggestion. I'd throw in the Bushwacker as well; put flaps on it and it'll slow down nicely with that power Pack C. You could even throw it on a Versa Wing and pick up on some thermals, gliding on updrafts if you find the right spots in slow flight. Being that they're pretty much all surface area, they'll fly pretty slow with fair amounts of lift, AND they have the bonus of fitting easily into a car. I've stacked 3 of them, my P-38, a UMX Timber (in the box), my P-51 Master Series, a quadcopter, AND my backpack with charger, radio, FPV gear, etc. into the back of my Mini Countryman.
You could also build a Nutball as a slow flyer, but they aren't the best at control, being just rudder and elevator; while they're fun to fly (and fly really slow) it can be kinda squirrelly.
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