My Trainer Build (FT Swappable Trainer design by smit6089)
This my first ever attempt at an RC plane; I'm just starting out and wanted to build something I wouldn't cry over when crashing it. It weighs in at 639g (flying weight), not sure if that's heavy or not; it's made from the UK foam board from HobbyCraft.
I've not flown it yet, but any day now, weather dependant! I also made a Versa Wing and will create an article for that too
The finished thing:
Two wings: Dihedral (top), and flat with ailerons (bottom)
I would buy slightly bigger guage than 18 next time; it's a bit too bendy!
A scalpul/Exacto-Knife makes all the difference!
I've also built a Versa Wing (flown neither of them yet!)
Dihedral wing
Flat wing, with ailerons (and programmed as flapperons!)
Wire strengthening for elevator:
Power Pod fitted:
I made a 12V power supply for my Turnigy Accucel 6 out of an old PC power supply:
I bought control horns, but in hindsight would use popsicle sticks (or the Flite-test ply horns) in future; way easier to use and structurally more sound.
Yep, only after I put the red tape on did I remember that port is on the left! Doh!
9XR with OpenTX, Turnigy 2200 battery, Hobbyking 30A UBEC, Turnigy NTM 2826 1100KV motor, FrSky X8R and matching module:
Prop balanced with tape. Notice the change in motor. The NTM had the prop shaft out of the wrong end, so I couldn't fit a prop saver, so I got this Turnigy D2826-10 1400kv motor, balanced with a bit of black electrical tape as you can see. I balanced it with the zip tie method.
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