Category Archives: My Fleet

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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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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60″ Dynam Cessna 188 AGwagon

Posted on November 13, 2015 by Mark

My 60″ Dynam Cessna 188 AGwagon, from MotionRC.

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WoodWing – A wooden flying wing

Posted on July 16, 2015 by Mark

Current setup: 17 gram, 2400kV Power Up 250 Sport 450 mAh 3-cell LiPo GWS 4530 prop Hobby King 10A ESC (2) Hextronic HXT500 5 gram servos OrangeRx Spektrum-compatible receiver

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M226 Flying Wing

Posted on June 28, 2015 by Mark

This is my scratch-built flying wing. Based in part on the P115 wing, it has a much fatter airfoil. The wing is hollow, held in shape by a series of internal ribs. Everything is made from Dollar Tree foamboard. I … Continue reading →

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Mugi Evo clone

Posted on May 11, 2015 by Mark

My Dollar Tree Foamboard clone of the Mugi Evo. Scroll down for more photos. Video at the bottom of the page. Current setup: 24 gram 1700 kV KEDA motor from Strong RC 18-22 Amp HobbyKing SS ESC (2x) 5 gram … Continue reading →

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My scratch-built 18″ Bipie Biplane

Posted on March 9, 2015 by Mark

My scratch-built Bipie biplane. The plane has an 18″ wingspan and weighs 4oz, ready to fly. Power is provided by a 3000 kV E-Flite outrunner, salvaged from a UMX Gee Bee. ESC and servos were also salvaged from the same Gee … Continue reading →

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Dynam Waco

Posted on January 17, 2015 by Mark

My 50″ Dynam Waco.

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RocHobby Waco

Posted on January 12, 2015 by Mark

Here’s my 1100mm RocHobby/FMS Waco, a Christmas gift from my wife.

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Scratch-built ‘airfoil’ wing.

Posted on July 25, 2014 by Mark

Here’s my latest, a 24″ flying wing which I built with a new (to me) method. I picked an airfoil and then cut 1/4″ off the outside – the approximate thickness of Dollar Tree foam sans paper. I cut out … Continue reading →