FT Simple Cub
Description:
Thank you for choosing the FT Simple Cub as your next FT project. Our passion at FliteTest is to
introduce this great hobby to as many people as possible. It is also to make that journey as fun as
possible. This design focuses on both of these goals more than anything. We learned a ton from the
tiny trainer on the value of growing with one aircraft from 3 to 4 channel. We also learned that a landing
gear adds another very important skill set and source of fun to every pilot. We did not want this design
to end there. Versatility is also very important as well. The landing gear of the FT Simple Cub can be
removed to either fly as a belly lander or on optional floats specially designed for this great little trainer.
The Simple Cub is both easy to build and easy to fly. In its most simple format, 11 separate pieces of foam is all that is required to build this plane. This makes for a build time under 2 hours. We took a great amount of inspiration from the
Horizon Super Cub LP and the Blu Baby. Both are amazing designs that we all love and want to honor. The ability for the FT Simple cub to go from 3 channel (rudder, elevator, and throttle) to 4 channel (rudder, elevator, aileron, and
throttle) without building a new wing. The aileron mod only takes 15 minutes to add and opens a world of options like flaperons and aerobatic flying. If dropping foam bombs for target practice is your fancy, the same servo will
double as drop mechanisms while still keeping the great flight characteristics as the original 3 channel format.
Your support, feedback, and passion for flight is the reason we are here today! Thank you for choosing the FT Simple Cub. We are confident that this design is possibly the most rewarding to build, fly, and modify creations that we have ever created. We can’t wait to see how many memories, pilots, and modifications come from our great FT Family!
Happy Flying and go make a memory!
- Josh Bixler
Release Date: June 26, 2017
Speed Build Kit: https://store.flitetest.com/ft-simple-cub/
Optional Float Kits: https://store.flitetest.com/ft-simple-cub-float-set/
Power Pack B: https://store.flitetest.com/power-pack-b-fixed-wing-small/
1000 mAh 3S: https://store.flitetest.com/lumenier-1000mah-3s-35c-lipo-battery-xt60/
Propeller: https://store.flitetest.com/hqprop-8x4-5-ccw-propeller-slow-flyer-2-blade-2-pack/
Wheels: https://store.flitetest.com/wheels-2-75-pair/
Lightning Decal: https://store.flitetest.com/ft-simple-cub-lightning-decal/
Article: FT Simple Cub
Preview Video (VLOG): DIY TUBBY CUBBY V1 | VLOG0082
Release Video: DIY Beginner RC Plane - FT Simple Cub
Build Video: DIY FT Simple Cub - Build | Flite Test
Build Article: DIY FT SIMPLE CUB | BUILD
Upgrade Build Video: How to Upgrade Your FT Cub - Floats & More
Plans:
Float Plans: Now Included in the updated plans (see link above)
FT Simple Cub Specs:
- Weight Without Battery: 0.9 lbs (408 g)
- Center Of Gravity: 1.75 inches (45 mm) from leading edge of wing
- Control Surface Throws: 12" deflection (ailerons/elevator/rudder) Expo 30%
- Wingspan: 38 inches (956mm)
- Recommended Motor: 2822 1200 kv minimum
- Recommended Prop: 8x4.5 slow fly prop
- Recommended ESC: 18-30 amp
- Recommended Battery: 1000-1300 mAh 3s
- Recommended Servos: (4) 9 gram servos
Simulator Files:
Phoenix (not yet available)
RealFlight (not yet available)
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