Author Archives: Mark

Night maiden of my SkyBoy

Posted on February 12, 2016 by Mark

My StevensAero SkyBoy 600 making it’s first flights in the darkness (and near-darkness). After the first few flights, I decided the plane was too loud and that the way I’d bolted it onto the firewall was to blame. These are … Continue reading →

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Night Maiden of my SkyBoy

Posted on February 11, 2016 by Mark

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StevensAero SkyBoy 600

Posted on February 1, 2016 by Mark

My StevensAero SkyBoy 600, in ivory and dark red AeroFILM. Setup: Emax BL2815/09 1000kv Outrunner Motor (3.9 oz – 450 watt) Sky Power 45A ESC with Linear BEC 2200mAh 3-cell – 2700mAh 4-cell LiPos (2x) Power Up AS315MG 17g metal … Continue reading →

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StevensAero SkyBoy 600 – maiden flight

Posted on January 30, 2016 by Mark

I got her up in the air today for the first time.

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StevensAero SkyBoy build thread

Posted on December 30, 2015 by Mark

Even though I still haven’t finished my first balsa build – a project I’m doing with my wife – I’ve decided to start another one. This time, it’s the much larger SkyBoy 600 from Stevens Aero. I’ve had my eye … Continue reading →

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My current collection of quads

Posted on December 23, 2015 by Mark

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Rockin’ around the Christmas Tree

Posted on December 22, 2015 by Mark

My Estes protoN zooming around the Christmas tree.

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Estes protoN

Posted on December 21, 2015 by Mark

Man, I thought the protoX was small (and it is!) but the new Estes protoN is super-small. Even if you include the propellers it’s only slightly bigger than a U.S. quarter. I picked mine up at HobbyTown USA.

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Judi Jetplane

Posted on December 3, 2015 by Mark

Here’s my newest plane, the Judi Justream pusher jet, designed by Jürgen Be. 23” wingspan. Dollar Tree foamboard (Rediboard) construction (no paper). 181 grams, all up weight. Initial setup: Power Up 180 Sport 2700kv Outrunner Sky Power 10A ESC GWS … Continue reading →

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Dusk flight of the M-226 wing

Posted on November 29, 2015 by Mark

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Landing gear mod for my Dynam C-188 AGwagon

Posted on November 13, 2015 by Mark

I really like this plane but its construction gear means that I constantly bend the screws that hold the landing gear in place. The back part of the screw, nearest the head, is completely unsupported as it runs through the … Continue reading →