*Unofficial* FT Corsair

[thenated0g]

forgot to post my maiden video i think:

 

[FastCrash45]

forgot to post my maiden video i think:

Very well done!!!

 

[thenated0g]

Thanks. It really is not a very good airfoil (clark Y) for an experienced slope soarer, doesn't go fast, no energy retention at all (comes to a stop in the turns) but i think its a pretty amazing beginner slope soarer setup as it is very very easy to fly even in 25 mph winds. Since its much slower and it kind of "mutes" or in dont know how to say it...it just doesn't have any bad tendencies for a new person just casually goes where you point it.

 

[Wildthing]

forgot to post my maiden video i think:

Love it

 

[BATTLEAXE]

forgot to post my maiden video i think:

That was awesome. Amazing control in the loops and rolls. Dig it

 

[Robert withington]

Brother spons.. built the sweethart of okinawa. Now want to order decals but need a size of the plane. For all that matters for (all of FT planes) or does annybody got a idea for fleaowl??? In the future decals should be known with the plans. Hand too shakie for brush

 

[kilroy07]

Finally got to maiden last night, next time I'll really put her through her paces.
I had some weird tendencies in loops, but I think that might have just been me sloppy on the stick.

 

[cafersas]

Really looking forward to having a go at building this after watching the build video.
Can anyone tell me what thickness of ply Is recommended for the wing spar please?

3/32" =2.4 mm
I bought in here ,
www.wicksaircraft.com
great service and the way they pack it, good price and a very descent amount of wood for some airplanes

 

[bracesport]

@kilroy - I can not believe I missed this maiden - way to go - awesome night flight - was there any bugs annoying you this time?

 

[IsmaelPR77]

Can I build the FT Corsair then add the electronics? Or is that impossible due to the design/build? I'd like to install everything once the build is done.

 

[OliverW]

Can I build the FT Corsair then add the electronics? Or is that impossible due to the design/build? I'd like to install everything once the build is done.

The build makes it impossible.

 

[IsmaelPR77]

The build makes it impossible.

Well that answers that, sucks, oh well.

 

[thenated0g]

Even on my slope soarer build (no motor, no ESC, no battery access needed as its glued inside) it would have been pretty hard to stick to the build video and put them in later.

 

[OldKentuckyHome]

Anyone thought about if it would be possible/practical to redesign the wings to incorporate the folding wings? I’ve always loved a Corsair with its wings up.

 

[BATTLEAXE]

Anyone thought about if it would be possible/practical to redesign the wings to incorporate the folding wings? I’ve always loved a Corsair with its wings up.

Not sure but I bet it wouldn't fly to good that way

 

[OldKentuckyHome]

Not sure but I bet it wouldn't fly to good that way

😂😂

They’d obviously have to be retractable - would be so cool.

 

[BATTLEAXE]

😂😂

They’d obviously have to be retractable - would be so cool.

If there was a way to hook it up with a servo so they would slowly swing at the touch of a button

 

[Wildthing]

If there was a way to hook it up with a servo so they would slowly swing at the touch of a button

That would be the easy part. The hard part is to design a good locking system so when the wing is extended there is no weight or stress on the servos plus it has to have a nice hinge setup.

 

[TESLA overdrive]

What do y'all think?

 

[Michael9865]

What do y'all think?

Looks awesome.