Mr. Gandalf
Elite member
It flies really well, but it's very maneuverable and needs a lot of rudder to turn.
Three Dimensional Flying with a Two Dimensional Plane!
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It flies really well, but it's very maneuverable and needs a lot of rudder to turn.
Mr. Gandalf
Elite member
I tried to fly my easy edge today but the wind became too strong to fly it.
However, my simple scout did get to stretch its wings!
However, my simple scout did get to stretch its wings!
Mr. Gandalf
Elite member
Finally had a nice day to fly, but I screwed it up!
I forgot to switch models on my radio, so when I gave it right rudder it yawed to the left. On top of that, I forgot my packing tape so there was no chance of fixing it at the field.
I forgot to switch models on my radio, so when I gave it right rudder it yawed to the left. On top of that, I forgot my packing tape so there was no chance of fixing it at the field.
Too bad. Better luck next time!Finally had a nice day to fly, but I screwed it up!
I forgot to switch models on my radio, so when I gave it right rudder it yawed to the left. On top of that, I forgot my packing tape so there was no chance of fixing it at the field.
Wildthing
Legendary member
What no pre flight check ?????Finally had a nice day to fly, but I screwed it up!
I forgot to switch models on my radio, so when I gave it right rudder it yawed to the left. On top of that, I forgot my packing tape so there was no chance of fixing it at the field.
Well I finally got my new props for my inductrix and so I was able to burn a pack through it this evening! It went well, and I did some of my best FPV flying yet! It was a blast!
Mr. Gandalf
Elite member
What no pre flight check ?????
I typically check my control surfaces whenever I switch planes... I don't know what happened.
Wildthing
Legendary member
Been there, done that more then once and god knows I will do it again.I typically check my control surfaces whenever I switch planes... I don't know what happened.
Stoobiedoo
New member
I'm just about ready to jump in and build one of these guys. I'm just thinking to myself.. How are you attaching the battery? Do you put a velcro strap in place? I haven't done a profile plane yet...
Bricks
Master member
Stoobiedoo
New member
One more question, and I only ask because I haven't built a profile plane yet.. Do you also just hot glue the servo wires to the plane, or are you getting them between the two layers of foam in the fuse and wing? If someone would post a couple of close-ups of yours I could probably answer a lot of my questions from the photos.
My RX and servos are on the way, I just printed out the plans..
My RX and servos are on the way, I just printed out the plans..
I just taped them to the outside of the plane.One more question, and I only ask because I haven't built a profile plane yet.. Do you also just hot glue the servo wires to the plane, or are you getting them between the two layers of foam in the fuse and wing? If someone would post a couple of close-ups of yours I could probably answer a lot of my questions from the photos.
My RX and servos are on the way, I just printed out the plans..
Headbang
Master member
One more question, and I only ask because I haven't built a profile plane yet.. Do you also just hot glue the servo wires to the plane, or are you getting them between the two layers of foam in the fuse and wing? If someone would post a couple of close-ups of yours I could probably answer a lot of my questions from the photos.
My RX and servos are on the way, I just printed out the plans..
Maybe these will help. Velcro for battery, and a strap (velcro is not enough). Zip ties through the fuse, hot glue, tape, whatever you want to secure wires.
Headbang
Master member
I am kind of taken with how many of you have built and flew the easy edge! I love all the feed back!
I have had all the raw footage and build info since last fall. I just have not gotten around to finalizing the release video, plans (no real changes from last posted plans), and build instructions. When I do will post as a resource.
Thank you all for embracing the design!
I have had all the raw footage and build info since last fall. I just have not gotten around to finalizing the release video, plans (no real changes from last posted plans), and build instructions. When I do will post as a resource.
Thank you all for embracing the design!
FishHawk
Well-known member
Great pictures! I will be incorporating several of these build methods in future aircraft.
Stoobiedoo
New member
This is perfect!! Thank you! Has fuselage strength been an issue at all? I think I'm mildly OCD when it comes to symmetry and I'm having thoughts of making a 3rd fuselage piece for the right side so the rudder is in the middle... Crazy I know, but if I have any flex I may add one. It would be as simple as cutting out a 2nd copy of the "L" fuselage and glue it on the other side...
mayan
Legendary member
You can put in a CF rod in the middle above and bellow the wing and you will be more than fine. Otherwise if you crash like me be ready for repairs, not something that will make it unflyable even if you use the A pack motor.This is perfect!! Thank you! Has fuselage strength been an issue at all? I think I'm mildly OCD when it comes to symmetry and I'm having thoughts of making a 3rd fuselage piece for the right side so the rudder is in the middle... Crazy I know, but if I have any flex I may add one. It would be as simple as cutting out a 2nd copy of the "L" fuselage and glue it on the other side...
Headbang
Master member
That could work, but will add wieght. Embed a CF strip in the fuse works. Even embed a skewer works. Personally I have not had an issue, but I also do not put things through the abuse of a beginner. @mayan has beat these up pretty good and broke the fuse at the back of the wing.This is perfect!! Thank you! Has fuselage strength been an issue at all? I think I'm mildly OCD when it comes to symmetry and I'm having thoughts of making a 3rd fuselage piece for the right side so the rudder is in the middle... Crazy I know, but if I have any flex I may add one. It would be as simple as cutting out a 2nd copy of the "L" fuselage and glue it on the other side...
tomlogan1
Elite member
New to this thread, but got hooked early on. After building and maidening the Simple Stik, I stumbled across this thread and have a couple of questions.
1 When you join the two halves of the fuselage and when you fold over the wing, I'm curious about how you glue them. I have built several Flitetest planes and some from Experimental Airlines but have not used this technique. I was thinking of either hot glue or Gorilla glue. Please chime in.
2 My tools are modest, no lasers or hot wire cutters, but was looking for tips on how to radius foamboard. My Spitfire has curved wings tail etc, but I ruined a lot of foamboard trying to get the curves to look correctly. Straight cuts, obviously, no problem but would be grateful for any tips. I use either a single edged razor blade or an X-Acto knife with the #11 blade.
Thanks.
1 When you join the two halves of the fuselage and when you fold over the wing, I'm curious about how you glue them. I have built several Flitetest planes and some from Experimental Airlines but have not used this technique. I was thinking of either hot glue or Gorilla glue. Please chime in.
2 My tools are modest, no lasers or hot wire cutters, but was looking for tips on how to radius foamboard. My Spitfire has curved wings tail etc, but I ruined a lot of foamboard trying to get the curves to look correctly. Straight cuts, obviously, no problem but would be grateful for any tips. I use either a single edged razor blade or an X-Acto knife with the #11 blade.
Thanks.
