What 3d printable plane should I make
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ColoFlyer
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I would highly recommend this one. It is free, it is easy to print, and looks and fly's great.
Gambit9m
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I was kind of looking for a more acrobatic plane but I will look into it. Thanks!I would highly recommend this one. It is free, it is easy to print, and looks and fly's great.
tomlogan1
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Gö 1 Wolf / 3D printed vintage glider
www.eclipson-airplanes.com
jpot1
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@tomlogan1 Did you have a good experience flying the wolf? Not sure how to describe the flying style but it just felt odd to me.Gö 1 Wolf / 3D printed vintage glider
Gambit9m
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Do you know of any FPV parts for this plane?I would highly recommend this one. It is free, it is easy to print, and looks and fly's great.
Gambit9m
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This would be my first print or plane, but I am able to get the parts printed at my library if the will fit on a 200x200mm printer.
tomlogan1
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Flew well but did it in PLA not LW so it was underpowered.
ColoFlyer
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You have not really made it clear if this is your first plane or if you already know how to fly. If this is your first plane then an acrobatic plane is probably not a good starter plane, you need something slow and easy to fly. I agree with jpot1, that the Horizon Hobby Apprentice is a good choice or the Aeroscout. Also, you should find someone that knows how to fly that can teach you.
If you are a new flyer, then you should probably be concentrating on learning to fly first and get good at it before attempting FPV.
But if you are already an RC pilot, then something like this could be added to the top of the wing, or on the cowling of this plane. it doesn't have great distance, but it is someplace to start.
But you would also need FPV goggles and for safety someone else that know how to fly as a spotter and that can take over LOS.
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ColoFlyer
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If you want to try to build an easy plane from foamboard, maybe try this one as a starter.
Ft Simple Scout - Easy to build easy to fly. Very stable.
Just need some Dollar Tree foamboard, a box cutter and a Hot Glue gun to get started. You can print the plans on any printer.
Plans can be found here: https://forum.flitetest.com/index.php?resources/ft-simple-cub.38/
Other foam board plans by Sponz. : https://forum.flitetest.com/index.php?threads/sp0nz-plans-index.17136/
Or the Speed Build Kit Here:
https://store.flitetest.com/ft-simple-scout-wr-952mm/
Here is the build video.
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telnar1236
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For a first plane, you want something stable, not aerobatic. As others have mentioned, foam board is cheap and easy to repair, so great for a first plane. On the other hand, 3D printed planes can be a bit fragile. However, if you're determined to 3D print it, you're not going to do better than the cub that others have listed. While it is stable enough for a first plane, it is also fully aerobatic once you're at the point of flying some more advanced maneuvers.
Gambit9m
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FlyerInStyle
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for a first plane, nothign aerobatic, I suggest building a baseline trainer, and the issue is the library may have hte worng filament, so y ou will have to provide them filament, settings and more. I would reccomend starting off flitestest style instead, but the rest is up to you.
Matthewdupreez
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i highly recommend the eclipson go 1 wolf
Gambit9m
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I think that I will build the Scout. Do you know of any wheels and tires for this?
I think you might like this. When you come to Edgewater on Thursday nights Josh will have a simple scout with a buddy box for the first time flyers.
He really likes to teach people to fly with this plane. This is a little info that I found. If you go to the store and look up the simple scout in the accessories they show 2.75" wheels. Good luck with your build.
