FT Flyer Scratch Build - REVIEW

Flite Test - REVIEW

FT Flyer Scratch Build

A Hobby King sponsored segment.



Josh and Josh review this great little scratch built plane. The FT Flyer is based off of the classic Blu Dart. Our version of this model was built for about $38 in parts, including the battery.



Plans for the Blu Dart:
http://www.rcgroups.com/forums/showthread.php?t=599674&highlight=bludart&...

Parts List:
$3.50 GWS EP Propeller (RD-8043 203x109mm) (6pcs/set)
$7.15 Turnigy 28-22-azj 7A 1400Kv Brushless Outrunner
$11.50 TURNIGY Plush 18amp Speed Controller
$4.16 Turnigy 500mAh 2S 20C Lipo Pack
$2.90 Light Foam Wheel (Diam: 30, Width: 12mm 5pcs/bag)
$2.77 Turnigy 1370A Servo 3.7g/0.4kg/.10sec
$2.77 Turnigy 1370A Servo 3.7g/0.4kg/.10sec
$0.43 Light Plane Plastic Part set (10pcs)
$1.00 Foam Board

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Category:

• Science & Tech
• Learning & Education

Starring:

• Josh Bixler
• Josh Scott

Directed by:

• Chad Kapper

Produced by:

• Chad Kapper
• Michael Cameneti

Written by:

• Chad Kapper
• Josh Bixler
• Josh Scott
• Michael Cameneti

Tags:

• Flite
• Test
• blu
• Dart
• Scratch
• Build
• REVIEW
• rc
• plane
• indoor
• crash
• josh
• bixler
• scott
• hobby
• king
• hobbyking

[keek1997]

could ailerons be put on this plane?

[flitetest]

@keek1997 We haven't tried... it flies soooo good without them.

[CorellisMandolin]

Any particular reason you arent gonna teach him how to fly?

[flitetest]

@CorellisMandolin We're working on it... Did you see the Micro Stik or Simulator episodes?

[TheSaltysack]

sounds gay bro remove the vid and just hear it extremly gay lol...

[SCAREDBANANA]

Is that 6mm depron?

[MrSquishedsquashed]

I'm Josh and I'm so like Josh Scott "shut up and fly" and then I crash

[Ugrdbflasars1]

Me and my RC Club at school are gonna build 6 of these :D

[dallasoffill]

ok, so you use piano wire for pushrods? is that litterally wat it is or just a brand name or smthing?

[keek1997]

how long can you fly with the 500 mah lipo?

[keek1997]

@flitetest ok & thx for the fast reply! oh and one more thing! does the set up you gave us have enough power to carry bombs for bomb drops or something like that?

[brunocorredato]

I would like to congratulate you all. Weekly watch your videos. They are very good! Today will initiate the construction of the FT plane with the setup that you guys showed! Tanks a Hobby King and Flite Test! Big hug from Brazil!