Category Archives: My Planes

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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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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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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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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Self portrait with M226

Posted on June 30, 2015 by Mark
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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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