*Unofficial* FT Legacy (Founders Plane)
- Thread starter SP0NZ
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You are the wings that keep my spirit aloft, sir.
it is releases... and i can't wait to get mine...im starting with 3 channel... because i am basically a noob... flying anyway...
You'll love it. It's such a nice flying airplane even with the limitations that the three channel give you. I flew one of the twins at flite fest and once you upgrade to that it's a hoot. I have you to finish mine (grrr, college getting in the way of building) but it's a super simple build. Just have to shoot the paint and glue the wings up to get mine good to go. I'll probably finish it up soon so I can have a snow bird in the lineup.
donalson
Active member
according to the build video Josh said they would sell the hard goods kit (not sure of wording) and I took that to mean the landing gear and all the wood bits...
Samh
Elite member
Yeah. I heard that. Just wondering when the hardware pack is coming
BridgeInspector
Flite Test Groupie
The FT Legacy is on sale at for 51.99!
https://www.amainhobbies.com/flite-test-legacy-electric-airplane-kit-1422mm-flt-1062/p860563
There is also a $5 off $50 code too! NOV518
https://www.amainhobbies.com/flite-test-legacy-electric-airplane-kit-1422mm-flt-1062/p860563
There is also a $5 off $50 code too! NOV518
Jorge Pi
New member
You are right.... is about 22 inches long !
PoorManRC
Master member
MOST of the FT Aircraft are on sale right now!!!!
What I wouldn't give for even a little money.....
PoorManRC
Master member
I will be posting templates for those soon.
Usafa93
Member
After dropping parachute army men from my Legacy I just had to go with my alma mater-inspired DeHavviland UV-18B Twin Otter scheme! Love this thing! Take off, drop, land, reload, repeat!
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donalson
Active member
looks great and dig the livery... any better pics of the bottom/landing gear? looks like a good job an way of doing it without the alu setup...
I've been thinking about building a scratch one as a single motor using an old 72mhz tx I've got kicking around and maybe only 3ch... I've got the kit and am looking forward to building it this spring or so...
Usafa93
Member
HI Donalson, sorry to take so long to post a reply. I used the FT method of a foldover piece of foam to sandwich the gear strut. I did one for the front and another for the rear. I used 15" pieces of gear wire with a 90* bend in the center. The front strut is straight with the rear strut angled forward to form the triangle shape you see in the picture. I used 2 zip ties per side to attache the rear and forward struts so that it could move to absorb landing stress. The tape is simply to keep the zip ties in place. I added fb between the gear strut foldover pieces to make a cassette that easily slides in and out of the plane.
I have probably 40 take off and landings on my gear with no issues. Hope this helps!
