ItMightFly
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Hello FliteTest community!
I’m doing a father/son project with my dad. We are building a giant 10ft wingspan twin engine aircraft. I came up with the design in a couple of hours and built a 5ft wingspan single engine version as well as a 2.5 foot version as a twin. We decided to go twin for motor size/cost. A problem that we predict to face is transportation of the beast. The wing we think should be something we can tear apart into two 5ft parts. I’ve seen it done with large balsa built 3D aircraft and other sports models. What is the best way for a large foam board aircraft? The predicted weight of the plane is 10-12 pounds. We are both experienced builders, my dad is more of a balsa builder, and I have been pretty successful with my own foam board designs as well as FT builds. Any suggestions for wing joining? We will have a large carbon spar going through the center of the wing. It is a high wing with the wing resting on top of the fuselage.
Excited to see what you all suggest!
Also, the plane is bound for FliteFest East. Look forward to seeing you all there!
I’m doing a father/son project with my dad. We are building a giant 10ft wingspan twin engine aircraft. I came up with the design in a couple of hours and built a 5ft wingspan single engine version as well as a 2.5 foot version as a twin. We decided to go twin for motor size/cost. A problem that we predict to face is transportation of the beast. The wing we think should be something we can tear apart into two 5ft parts. I’ve seen it done with large balsa built 3D aircraft and other sports models. What is the best way for a large foam board aircraft? The predicted weight of the plane is 10-12 pounds. We are both experienced builders, my dad is more of a balsa builder, and I have been pretty successful with my own foam board designs as well as FT builds. Any suggestions for wing joining? We will have a large carbon spar going through the center of the wing. It is a high wing with the wing resting on top of the fuselage.
Excited to see what you all suggest!
Also, the plane is bound for FliteFest East. Look forward to seeing you all there!