Category Archives: R/C Planes

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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Video: Full-on night flight of my SkyBoy

Posted on March 4, 2016 by Mark

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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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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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60″ Dynam Cessna 188 AGwagon

Posted on November 13, 2015 by Mark

My 60″ Dynam Cessna 188 AGwagon, from MotionRC.

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Maiden flight of my new Cessna 188 AGwagon

Posted on November 2, 2015 by Mark

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New pilot for the AG Wagon

Posted on October 31, 2015 by Mark

Got my new plane – a Dynam Cessna C-188 AG Wagon – in the mail today. I’m afraid the stock pilot simply will not do. Fortunately, I found a suitable replacement at a local toy store.

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A nice day to fly

Posted on July 23, 2015 by Mark

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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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Maiden flight of the M226 wing

Posted on June 25, 2015 by Mark

My new flying wing takes to the air. You’ll find the build thread, here.

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