*Unofficial* FT X-29

[FoamyDM]

I for one would love to see see.

 

[JGplanes]

well I might be very late to this, but I designed a X-29 pain scheme a while ago and I'd love to see it in reality.

I know it's a rather complex one, but in my opinion the work would be worth it.

That's pretty cool! I did a similar scheme on my Goblin, so... who knows.

 

[JGplanes]

After the recent FT fiberglass how to video, I'm thinking of applying this to just the main wing. I've replaced the outer wing twice now due to bending on landing due to medium height stiff grass at the field. Any thoughts on how to keep this from happening?

If this keeps happening, I'm probably going to do the F-20 conversion I saw around here somewhere. Can't seem to find it right now.

 

[Matthewdupreez]

does this guy use a prop, or an edf?

 

[OliverW]

does this guy use a prop, or an edf?

It can use either or

 

[Matthewdupreez]

It can use either or

cool...
how does this beaut fly?
trainer style?

 

[dhall224]

I scratch built a FT X-29 with a 70mm EDF. (First photo)

I had to have a bigger one with retracts, flying canard, removable wing and rear elevator, so I blew up the plans and built one with a 90mm EDF. (Second and third photo)

See the rest of my story here. I've been flying it in Florida this winter quite a lot and really liking it...

FT X-29 LG V2. Large, scratch built, w/retracts.

Scratch built X-29 LG 125/150% with removable wing, functional canards, 90mm EDF and retracts.

www.flitetest.com

 

[Yankee2003]

I scratch built a FT X-29 with a 70mm EDF. (First photo)



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I had to have a bigger one with retracts, flying canard, removable wing and rear elevator, so I blew up the plans and built one with a 90mm EDF. (Second and third photo)

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See the rest of my story here. I've been flying it in Florida this winter quite a lot and really liking it...

FT X-29 LG V2. Large, scratch built, w/retracts.

Scratch built X-29 LG 125/150% with removable wing, functional canards, 90mm EDF and retracts.

www.flitetest.com

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She’s a beauty!

 

[GunGuy93]

FT X-29
Designer: Andres Lu

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Release Date: September 18, 2017

Description:

The X-29 was developed by Grumman in the 1980s as an experimental aircraft to test new design technologies such as using forward-swept wings, full-flying canards and carbon fiber composite materials.​

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We have simplified some aspects of the plane to allow it to be constructed out of foam board and common materials while still retaining the sharp looks of the design. The aircraft’s unique flying characteristics such as its gentle stall have also been retained, but the inherent instability of the full-scale aircraft has been improved in our foam version.​

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Its relatively short, air foiled wing and long fuselage keeps the plane tracking straight in fast passes and allows it to slide into sharp turns while still having the locked-in feel. The speed and agility as well as its slightly more complex build means that it is a good fit for intermediate pilots and builders.​

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The FT X-29 can be flown with the Power Pack C motor in a pusher configuration, or it can be powered by a 64-70mm EDF, expanding the jet portion of the Flite Test speed build kit fleet.​

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- Andres Lu​

Specifications:

• WEIGHT WITHOUT BATTERY: 1.65 lb (.75 kg)
• CENTER OF GRAVITY: 22.75 in (577.85 mm) from the nose
• CONTROL SURFACE THROWS: 30 ̊ deflection - Expo 30%
• LENGTH: 45.5 in (1155.7 mm)
• WINGSPAN: 27.5 in (698.5 mm)
• RECOMMENDED MOTOR: Park 400, 1100 kv minimum or 64-70 mm EDF w/appropriate ESC
• RECOMMENDED PROP: 9 x 4.5 CW on 4s
• RECOMMENDED ESC: 30 amp minimum
• RECOMMENDED BATTERY: 2200 mAh 4s - 4200 mAh 4s
• RECOMMENDED SERVOS: (2) 9 g servos

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Store Links:
Speed Build Kit
Power Pack C

Article: FT X-29

Videos:

Preview Video: $30 DIY JET | VLOG0087

Release Video: DIY NASA Jet | FT X-29

Build Video: DIY Jet | FT X-29 BUILD

Build Article:

Plans: All-In-One | Full-Size | Tiled A-Size | Tiled B-Size

Simulator Files:

So what happened to this and the rest of the master series EDFs?

 

[SP0NZ]

So what happened to this and the rest of the master series EDFs?

The FT X-29 isn't a master series plane. I can check and see what the status of that kit is.

 

[GunGuy93]

The FT X-29 isn't a master series plane. I can check and see what the status of that kit is.

Yeah I know it's not a master series but when I look on the store there are no master series edf jet build kits for sale. Thanks for checking!