Category Archives: Scratch Built

Onboard the Double Down

Posted on June 5, 2016 by Mark
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Maiden flights (and crashes) of my scratch built megawing

Posted on May 30, 2016 by Mark
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Papa Divine wing – build thread

Posted on May 23, 2016 by Mark
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First onboard footage from the Double Down

Posted on May 5, 2016 by Mark
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Twinbat

Posted on May 4, 2016 by Mark
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Double Down – scratch built conjoined flying wing

Posted on April 21, 2016 by Mark

Here is my scratch-built plane, the Double Down. It was inspired by a photo I saw online of two flying wings, one 60% the size of the other, placed nose-to-tail. My eyes misread it as one plane. Later, I decided … Continue reading →

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Double-down bullnose mod

Posted on April 20, 2016 by Mark
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Video: Maiden flight of the Double Down

Posted on April 20, 2016 by Mark
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Double Down – maiden flight

Posted on April 19, 2016 by Mark
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Double Down wing build thread

Posted on April 18, 2016 by Mark

I saw a photo on an RC forum which intrigued me. I thought it was a cool-looking, unique design but, when I examined it more closely, I realized that it was two differently sized flying wings, sitting next to each … Continue reading →

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FT Sparrow

Posted on April 3, 2016 by Mark

Here’s my FliteTest Sparrow, built as a project with my granddaughter. This was my first Flite Test build, and I used one of their speed build kits, rather than cut everything out myself. Setup: 3000 kV KEDA outrunner 12A Turnigy … Continue reading →

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Well that could have been packed better. :(

Posted on February 27, 2016 by Mark

I received my first speed build kit from Flite Test today and I was pretty disappointed. All the bubble wrap was laid in the bottom of the box, then the kit was placed on top of that. While their wasn’t … Continue reading →

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