-Jaxx from the FT forums
This video just made my day! I'm speachless. It flew so well, and looks even better.
-Brent Hill from YouTube
Awesome A-10 Warthog Nic! it looks great and appears to fly like it's on rails, really tracks in the air! Super fast, and sounds cool too! Great scale look, (I've seen a couple of them) lol Excellent Maiden Fight it all went smoothly!
DETAILS
Hi friends.
The nnA-10 is kind of a special build for me. Out of all the builds I've done so far it was the most challenging to design and the most challenging to build. I spent hours just staring at scale images, hours, meticulously planning each detail, revising each part over and over. I wanted this to be my best design yet, I wanted to capture the essence of the A-10 in DTFB. This was no easy feat. After 5 months of planning, designing, building, testing and revising I couldn’t be happier to bring to you, to the community, the nnA-10. I hope you will enjoy this beautiful aircraft as much as I do.
This will be the first nnBuild that is dedicated to someone, and I'm just gonna come right out and say it, Jaxx, Thank you. Jaxx is the reason the nnA-10 will be awesome. He has funded the electronics needed to make this bird fly and I am truly grateful for his generosity. This bird is dedicated to you my friend!
If you like this design then perhaps you’ll like some of my others as well.
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SPECS
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WINGSPAN
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40in |
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FUSE
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36.2 |
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CHANNELS
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3-4 |
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WEIGHT
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Airframe - 550g With BASIC electronics 1050g With SPEED electronics 1400g |
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ELECTRONICS |
BASIC - 3S MOTORS - Dual Dynam 64mm alloy 4400kv 5 blade EDF ESCS - Dual 40a Dynam (comes in combo linked above) BATTERY - Zippy 3000mah 40c 3S SERVOS - 3-4 9g SPEED - 4S MOTORS - Dual HobbyKing 64mm alloy 4000kv 5 blade EDF | 850w on 4S ESCS - Dual 70a Dynam BATTERY - Zippy 4000mah 40c 4S SERVOS - 3-4 12g metal gear |
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BUILD DIFFICULTY |
Beginner – You’ve never flown a plane before, let alone done a scratch build Novice – You’ve flown a plane but have no experience with scratch building Intermediate – You’ve flown and built a few FT style planes before Advanced – You’ve mastered the standard FT build style and are looking for a new challenge Expert – You’ve mastered all build techniques and aren't afraid to improvise or tackle tedious builds The nnA-10 is an advanced to expert build. |
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PILOT SKILL |
Intermediate |
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MATERIALS |
8 BBQ skewer 4 sheets DTFB 2 craft sticks 1 2 liter bottle 1 sheet poster board 1 flat aluminum 1/16" x 1/2" x 27.5'' 1 3/8" x 3' poplar square dowel (speed h/vstab) Optional - Motion RC canopy |
PLANS
BUILD VIDEO
Coming soon!
FAQ
Where can I get the aluminum you use in your build?
I buy mine at Lowes but you can find it online.
Do I need to put an aluminum spar in my wing?
I did not test the wing without an aluminum spar so I recommend you use one.
I have build questions, what’s the best way to contact you?
You can contact me directly at [email protected] but the FT forums would be best. This thread is a good place to start. If you have quetsions, others can benifit from them as well.
I noticed the nnA-10 has fixed landing gear, do I have to install this?
No. The wheels and even the landing pod itself can be left out of the build if you wish.
What if I wanted retracts, would this be possible?
Yes, the build could easily be modified to use retracts.
Is it hard to get proper GC?
It can be if your battery is not big enough. You’ll need at least a 3000mah battery to get proper balance.
Will there be a video showing the SPEED version flying?
Yes. I am working to complete the SPEED build now.
I am a beginner and love the A-10, is this a good plane for me?
No. The nnA-10 will require an expert builder and an intermediate pilot to ensure success.
I don’t want to use EDFs, they are loud, power hungry and expensive, can I use an outrunner instead?
While the nnA-10 doesn’t have plans to accommodate a pusher set up, it’s certainly capable. So go wild!
FliteTest should have you own their show and fly your planes!
Yes. I agree :-)
If I can’t decide between the BASIC and SPEED build, how do I know which is right for me?
If you’re not sure, build the BASIC version and then the SPEED after you have mastered the build and flight.
PICTURES
Glide Test
REVIEW
STALLS
The nnA-10 is pretty stable but as you drop speed she will start to stall out. The stall is gradual but with any EDF you can’t recover very fast so it’s best to keep your speed brisk.
WIND
Wind performance is great, the weight helps here.
LAUNCHING/LANDING
Don’t be afraid of full throttle on launch. Make sure your throws are 45%-50% on your elevator.
ACROBATICS
This is not an acrobatic plane. The nnA-10 will roll and do inverted fine but it’s not designed for 3D or heavy sport flying.
GLIDE SLOPE
If you watched the maiden video you’ll notice the glide slope on the A-10 is pretty bad. She will drop fast when you drop throttle, be ready.
SLOW SPEED PERFORMANCE
It’s best to stay above 1/4th throttle, for the weight of this bird the slow speed performance isn’t bad, but if she drops it will be hard to recover.
LOOK AND FEEL
The look of the nnA-10 is undeniably one of the best DTFB planes. There is something to be said for how smoothly it presents itself across the sky. With noble stability it sticks lines and tracks perfectly – you’ll be the talk of your flying field when you’re flying an nnA-10. Despite the AUW weight there is a sense of nimbleness that surprised me. She’s not floating but is responsive and precise.
FINAL COMMENTS
The nnA-10 is a very relaxing plane to fly. I like to think of it as an advanced lazy weekend flyer. With stylish looks and enough pep to satisfy you’ll enjoy every moment with your nnA-10.
Thanks for checking out my design! If you enjoyed it please consider donating a few bucks so I can buy more supplies to make more great planes.
Also, coming soon is the nnP-38, so be on the look out for that!
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