FT Speed Wing Build

by FliteTest | June 29, 2011 | (12) Posted in Projects
Ever since the 100MPH under $100 episode we’ve received many requests for the FT Speedwing design. While it’s not a step-by-step tutorial, I hope the dimensions, parts list and photos will help…   “Speed Wing” APC style propeller 8x6-E [$1.00] http://www.hobbyking.com/hobbyking/store/uh_viewItem.asp?idProduct=5438&a… TowerPro Brushless Outrunner TP2409_12D [$13.81] http://www.hobbyking.com/hobbyking/store/uh_viewItem.asp?idProduct=4899&a… 2 X HXT900 9g / 1.6kg / .12sec Micro Servo [$5.38] http://www.hobbyking.com/hobbyking/store/uh_viewItem.asp?idProduct=662&af… TURNIGY Plush 30amp Speed Controller [$11.54] http://www.hobbyking.com/hobbyking/store/uh_viewItem.asp?idProduct=2164&a… Turnigy 1800mAh 4S 20C Lipo Pack [$13.99] http://www.hobbyking.com/hobbyking/store/uh_viewItem.asp?idProduct=9761&a… Shaft adapter to suit 3.0mm motor shaft (collet) [$1.99] http://www.hobbyking.com/hobbyking/store/uh_viewItem.asp?idProduct=5677&a… Hobby King 2.4Ghz 4Ch Tx & Rx V2 (Mode 2) [$22.99] http://www.hobbyking.com/hobbyking/store/uh_viewItem.asp?idProduct=8338&a… Foam Board [$1.00] Packing Tape [$2.69] Control Horns [$1.00] TOTAL: $75.39 It looks a little rugged here. We added lights and flew it in the dark. Eventually it hit the ground.

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Flyer314 on May 14, 2012
Are there any designs for the first plane they showed? The "Speedie"?
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shino on August 16, 2012
is it made with one layer of the foam board..
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shino on September 3, 2012
I have done my design abit differently ... same dimesions for wing but did my own measurements for the fuselauge and mine is on top rather than at the bottom .. and my wing is double layerd till the motor mount from leading edge.


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Bstar on August 23, 2012
Where do you get The push rods?

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jon110334 on April 3, 2013
Hey guys, I am very interested in this design because it is what lead me to get back into RC airplanes.

That being said, you made a small mistake. I almost bought the transmitter you have listed, but luckily I caught the mistake in time. That transmitter is not capable of elevon mixing. So, you either need a more capable transmitter (with elevon mixing) or you need to add an on board mixer.




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MrsaltyRyan on April 7, 2013
What motor should i use? I can't find the reccomended motor :(
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zyberbob on April 15, 2013
Just wanted to share my 1:1 drawing you can print out a cut after, made it almost 2 years ago.
https://docs.google.com/file/d/0B3xCvNxqWCX1SVgxOVBKdFBrNUU/edit?usp=sharing

Also video of my maiden flight
http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=LP6_0JR11CE
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fmata5 on April 27, 2015
Can you provide Motor specs?

HK does not seem to have this motor.

Thanks
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Petewils1280 on July 21, 2018
Will this design work with cardboard?
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FT Speed Wing Build