100mph under $100 - CHALLENGE

Flite Test - 100mph under $100 - CHALLENGE

This week we have something a little different. No reviews, no events, no tips, just a small bet between friends. Is it possible to build a foam airplane, for under a hundred dollars, that can fly faster than a hundred miles an hour? Josh Bixler is sure that his wrinkled tape covered foam box with wings can succeed with speed. Josh Scott weighs the options and looks at the red flying brick with doubt. The challenge has been set, rules have been drafted, and the consequences have been decided. Who wins, who loses, and who will be looking a little different in the next episode? Watch and find out.
-Fred Provost

PARTS LIST

Plane #1 "Speedie"

Turnigy 2810 EDF Outrunner 4600kv for 55/64mm [$10.95]
http://www.hobbyking.com/hobbyking/store/uh_viewItem.asp?idProduct=10931&...

2 X HXT900 9g / 1.6kg / .12sec Micro Servo [$5.38]
http://www.hobbyking.com/hobbyking/store/uh_viewItem.asp?idProduct=662&af...

TURNIGY Plush 30amp Speed Controller [$11.54]
http://www.hobbyking.com/hobbyking/store/uh_viewItem.asp?idProduct=2164&a...

Alloy e-Prop Spinner D30xH30/3.17mm Shaft 1set [$6.16]
http://www.hobbyking.com/hobbyking/store/uh_viewItem.asp?idProduct=4103&a...

6X4 APC Prop [$2.09]
http://www.amainhobbies.com/product_info.php/cPath/3_1577_755_756/products_id...

Hobby King 2.4Ghz 4Ch Tx & Rx V2 (Mode 2) [$22.99]
http://www.hobbyking.com/hobbyking/store/uh_viewItem.asp?idProduct=8338&a...

Turnigy 2200mAh 3S 25C Lipo Pack [$10.79]
http://www.hobbyking.com/hobbyking/store/uh_viewItem.asp?idProduct=8934&a...

Rayovac Alkaline AA Batteries - For TX Controller [$5.97]
http://www.walmart.com/ip/RAYOVAC-MULTI-PACK-AA12/14860474

Foam Board [$1.00]

Packing Tape [$2.69]

Control Horns [$1.00]

TOTAL: $80.56

Plane #2 "Speed Wing"

APC style propeller 8x6-E [$1.00]
http://www.hobbyking.com/hobbyking/store/uh_viewItem.asp?idProduct=5438&a...

TowerPro Brushless Outrunner TP2409_12D [$13.81]
http://www.hobbyking.com/hobbyking/store/uh_viewItem.asp?idProduct=4899&a...

2 X HXT900 9g / 1.6kg / .12sec Micro Servo [$5.38]
http://www.hobbyking.com/hobbyking/store/uh_viewItem.asp?idProduct=662&af...

TURNIGY Plush 30amp Speed Controller [$11.54]
http://www.hobbyking.com/hobbyking/store/uh_viewItem.asp?idProduct=2164&a...

Turnigy 1800mAh 4S 20C Lipo Pack [$13.99]
http://www.hobbyking.com/hobbyking/store/uh_viewItem.asp?idProduct=9761&a...

Shaft adapter to suit 3.0mm motor shaft (collet) [$1.99]
http://www.hobbyking.com/hobbyking/store/uh_viewItem.asp?idProduct=5677&a...

Hobby King 2.4Ghz 4Ch Tx & Rx V2 (Mode 2) [$22.99]
http://www.hobbyking.com/hobbyking/store/uh_viewItem.asp?idProduct=8338&a...

Foam Board [$1.00]

Packing Tape [$2.69]

Control Horns [$1.00]

TOTAL: $75.39

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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
• 100pmh
• under
• 100
• bucks
• CHALLENGE
• release
• 02
• Planes
• rc
• helicopters
• hobby
• king
• flight
• flying

[fartinthewind13]

I'm the 17000th viewer!!!!

[flitetest]

@fartinthewind13 AWESOME!!!

[oimmuk]

OK I am truly wondering why they did not use the HK radio...Won't it handle the 100 mph or is it not stable enough?

[flitetest]

@oimmuk - Ease of programming for expos. We needed precision control to fly it directly over the radar gun.

[rcFFBloodyMicks]

Next I want to see 200mph for less than $200. in a foamie, now THATS a challenge!

Jon

[flitetest]

@rcFFBloodyMicks The FunBat is up next!

[Lamboracer1]

Were can i get the plans for the Delta or Can you post the measurements. thanks, awesome videos

[perriu77]

Nice video :) by any chance do you also remember the name of the song you're playing at the end of the video?

Cheers,

Paolo

[topgun2016]

I'm building this plane, I bet my friend that I could! 100 mph under $100! PLEASE tell me if this is legit.. and if so, where can I get the plans for the second plane? Or at least what is it called? SOMEONE PLEASE REPLY!!

[freakonflight]

you guys are awesome thumbs up

[stryker595]

@rcFFBloodyMicks A fun jet on a 6 cell will do about 180mph

[EpicScandinavian]

why don't you guys try the mikey's rc pylon racer?

[fulls24]

Guys you need to do the 200mph for less than $200. there is the new challange

[appa609]

should have made a flying wing.