Radio controlled airplane

[montagdude]

I've built and flown many airplanes of this size in the past. The key is to make them as light as possible. I will add some 1/32" liteply pieces at the front and back of the spar between the inner four ribs. Since it is so thin, it can be bent across the dihedral/sweep break without dividing it into two pieces. That should be more than enough reinforcement.

I'm not planning to add any type of gyro. Again, keeping it light is key. I also have a micro helicopter that I fly with the camera, without any electronic stabilization except for on the tail, and this will be a piece of cake compared to that. It will require nearly-calm skies, though.

[Zolko]

I will add some 1/32" liteply pieces at the front and back of the spar between the inner four ribs. Since it is so thin, it can be bent across the dihedral/sweep break without dividing it into two pieces. That should be more than enough reinforcement.

yes, that should help.

[montagdude]

All framed up and ready for covering. Here are a mock-up pictures.

[montagdude]

All done. If the weather forecast is right, I should be able to do the first flights tomorrow morning.

[montagdude]

Maiden flight success! Thanks for looking.

phpBB [video]

[mlampert]

Awesome - thanks for sharing! Now I wanna build an airplane ...

[chrisb]

Congratulations to build, flight and landing!

[-alex-]

Thanks for sharing this nice job, from CAD to real object in action
Well done!

[montagdude]

Thanks, everyone. FreeCAD was a pleasure to use for this project.

[chrisb]

Is this small battery pack at the left front all what it needs to fly it?