RC plane for beginners.

by F.K1999 | November 23, 2017 | (0) Posted in Projects

This plane is my first successful RC model. I think it's an ideal choice for beginners because this model is extremely easy to build and fly, very stable, durable and also allows very fast repairing and upgrading. I'm sure that each other can learn to fly this thing without using a model simulator. I made this model in May 2016, because l decided to learn to fly RC planes as soon as possible. 

At first, I formulated conception and characteristics of my model. After I crashed approximately 6 different RC planes in several years, I decided to make a self-designed model which would have great flight stability, crash resistance, easiness and maximal speed of build&repair. Materials and technology were described in my previous article about FPV plane. So the first version of this plane was very similar with free flight planes, it even had pylon mounted wing, but after glide tests, I had to delete pylon and remove the wing to the top of the fuselage to improve yaw channel stability. Maiden flight on May , 8 was extremely successful. I made a round flight and landed it easily. 

The next flights were also successful and became longer and longer. Flight duration sometimes reached 40 minutes. I flew it almost every day, in many places and weather conditions. Sometimes I crashed, ditched it, made landings to the treetops. But each time I recovered and repaired and fly it again. But in December of 2016, I need to replace the wing due to its strong wearing and incorrect airfoil. At the New Year, I launched a rocket from it onboard. And I did it at night, in strong wind. Here is the video of this madness. Turn up the brightness!!!



Then in February, I used this plane for towing gliding model of my project that I did for a school contest. There are also some photos of my plane. 


Not very long ago I made some improvements to my plane. I made new wing for it. So now I can fly my RC plane not far from my home.



Here are some characteristics of my plane: 2210 engine, 20A ESC, 1500 mAh 2s battery. Wingspan is 1 meter, length is 92 centimeters, stabilizer span is 43 centimetres.    Construction is very primitive - only 4 foam details, connected with hot glue Flight duration is approximately 40 minutes, the payload is near 2 big smartphones. I hope you like my plane and article!

COMMENTS

Gryf on November 25, 2017
Nice plane! There's something really special about flying one of your own designs.
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oldensly on November 26, 2017
There is no other sense of satisfaction that can match your "dream" ship which you designed and built flying as you intended! Outstanding job Bob
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Timwetzel on November 28, 2017
40 min!!!!!
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RC plane for beginners.