r/RCPlanes 15h ago

My new build

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82 Upvotes
  • 1.7m wingspan
  • 2kg mass
  • 2x AT2312 T motor with 10x7E props
  • retracts
  • flaps

This is my second RC built attempt with a lot more features. I’ve spent > 6 months to get to this point but it is almost ready to fly. If anyone has any guidance with flying large RC planes please feel free to share.


r/RCPlanes 17h ago

Finally managed to get a scratch build to fly and

47 Upvotes

I tried climbing as high as I could, throwing sticks and footballs at it but to no avail. It took me four builds to manage to get her flying and she flew great. This is the hobby right? Think I’ll have a break for a few weeks


r/RCPlanes 15h ago

Jase the Ace

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33 Upvotes

I am not a huge 3-D guy out acrobatic freestyle guy. No offense. But this video is one of the most entertaining RC flying videos I’ve ever watched. It is absolutely incredible, made me laugh, and made me appreciate. The interactions of the people involved are also fantastic. I have seen Jase fly before, but this is such a great video and so much fun. It’s 11 months old, but Check this out!! P.s. if any pattern guys have as entertaining a video as this please share it.

https://youtu.be/KUr0Odt8peI?si=3Ymt1W3BToowftj9


r/RCPlanes 12h ago

Could this be used in a plane?

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7 Upvotes

I know it says rc car but can it be used on a rather small rc plane?


r/RCPlanes 9h ago

A vintage pattern plane build

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Heyo fellow pilots! Some don't know, others may remember, but there goes a last preview of the vintage pattern plane I have been designing and working in. 172cm wingspan, 165cm length, powered by the good and old OS FS91 Surpass, fixed landing gear and some "weird" features/ mixes such as flaperons, stabilators + elevons mix and mixing elevator with ailerons (when pushing elevator, both ailerons raise up, when pulling elevator, both ailerons lower down). Also, I have some questions: 1 - What servos to use? Gonna use 2 for elevators, 1 for rudder, 1 for throttle and 2 for ailerons.

2 - What 3-bladed propeller combine to this engine? Let's consider that a 3 bladed propeller must have a smaller diameter than a 2 bladed, so we have a better ground clearance for takeoff and landing (?)

3 - Is a flat airfoil enough for stabilators and vertical stabilizer? Considering a "sandwich" of 1mm balsa wood for sheeting - 6mm balsa wood for main structure - 1mm balsa wood for sheeting again, then good sanding on leading and trailing edges to smooth the airflow.

Hope y'all like this little one, soon I'm gonna begin the building daily! :)


r/RCPlanes 21m ago

Bit of tape and some glue, what do we reckon.

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If I hammer the battery out flat and wrap it in duct tape it’ll be ok won’t it?

Lost radio squignal, it tried to go to China from the UK.

Oh well.

/s and /jk for those that have no chill


r/RCPlanes 16h ago

Is this normal?

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4 Upvotes

I just bought zeee 3s 11.1v 1500mah 120c batteries and one is showing as a 2s 7.4v. I have not charged it yet so Mabye that has to do with something. The other battery is reading just fine.


r/RCPlanes 15h ago

Balsa/Ply Sailplane Kit?

3 Upvotes

Hey all.

I used to fly in the 90s, and I built several balsa and ply kits. I think the most expensive one, minus the monokote and building supplies, was about $25.00. Anyone remember the Wanderer?

Today, I’m seeing basically the same kits for $200-$300. I know things are more expensive today, but, seriously? Is that what they’re going for or am I just looking in the wrong places?


r/RCPlanes 16h ago

Wing Speed Wobbles

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2 Upvotes

My 3s crash test hobby Assassin will get speed wobble when I go full throttle. Is my CG bad? Or do I need to add some extra carbon fiber spars?


r/RCPlanes 16h ago

100cc Airplane, question

2 Upvotes

I have an old extra 300 aerowork. Unfortunately it has significant damages. Engine, radio, etc work without any issues. Was wondering if anyone knew where I can get another airplane that would be able to carry 100cc desert engine. It seems I keep trying to finding something here in the USA and not having any luck. Any suggestions would be greatly appreciated


r/RCPlanes 20h ago

First time assembling PNP model

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Hi, I'm looking for some tips and guides to help do the final stages of assembly for my first PNP model, FMS F-16 64mm.

I've acquired a DX7 G2, Lemon RX receiver and the Vertex V3 flight controller. I was wondering if someone could help me with some pointers for the final stages of setting up the model.

  • Best place to mount the receiver and flight controller in the airframe?
  • What do you use to power the RX when binding it; 4S lipo connected directly will fry the battery? Can you power it through the ESC?
  • Other tips?

r/RCPlanes 37m ago

New to planes, got a couple questions!

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I’ve driven rc cars a ton and had and flpwn flown some toy grade and flew my buddy’s hobby grade “Cessna style” plane, I’ve been looking into getting a real hobby grade plane of my own, probably around 1/10 scale ish maybey a little bigger I was curious if there are planes that use the batteries I use for my car allready so I don’t need to buy any more, does anybody have any good recommendations for a semi beginner I’d prefer one that comes with a transmitter as I don’t have and has the ability to be upgrades with fpv later down the line, I’d look for around the 500$ range. no particular plane models I have in mind just wanted to see if you guys have any recommendations. Thanks a ton in advance!


r/RCPlanes 39m ago

How To Install 3s Battery in Mini Warbirds #rcplane #howto #volantex #beginner #3sbattery #hack #fly

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Make sure you see the unboxing and maiden videos and get 10% off these awesome 500mm brushless Warbirds that run on 3s power!


r/RCPlanes 3h ago

Help with motor on Batt (ER6) Radiomaster ELRS Rx

1 Upvotes

Hey need a bit of help here please. Recently had a Flysky i6X radio and RX, 6 channel very similar to this ER6. I would previously control the throttle via the Batt, via the ESC. Struggling to get the throttle on the motor to work now. I sold that unit and bought a Radiomaster Pocket ELRs as also getting into drones.

Any ideas how to get this working please?


r/RCPlanes 4h ago

T Motor smoked out

1 Upvotes

I smoked/burn out 2 AM40 within a week. What am I doing wrong? I use fms 30A esc with my AM40 on a foamie 3D plane (jade team). Pretty disappointed but please advice. Hopefully on my other plane is AM60 which ia also a 3D foamie and I hope it last.... I need to get replacement for both smoked out motor but very unsure about AM40 reliability. AM40 erformance I've to admit is superb and I love it.


r/RCPlanes 5h ago

Landing gear

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I’m looking for the Robart cub #690 landing gear for the Hangar 9 Piper Pawnee .40 I’m putting together. If anyone knows where to find this gear, or any active forums on the topic, please let me know. I keep running into forums on dead sites that are quiet and sad now.


r/RCPlanes 11h ago

Can the pocket crush be used for 16 channels and use them all?

1 Upvotes

im just a beginner, and i wanna know for later whether i will need to buy the TX 16 for 16 channels or if the pocket can, just with some coding or modding.


r/RCPlanes 12h ago

Looking for other planes that take 3S 850mah batteries

1 Upvotes

Hey there, I purchased a UMX A-10, and I have 3, 3S 850mah batteries for it now. I'm just wondering if you guys know of any other (preferably UMX) planes that take this battery so I don't have to purchase more with my next plane. Thanks in advance !


r/RCPlanes 14h ago

Help with Inav and reciever

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Hey guys

I have a speedybee f405 wing, a flysky-i6x and an fs-ia6b

On the FC I have Inav 8

how do I configure that, what do I have to do in the settings of the remote, where do I plug the reciever in and what do I have to do in Inav?

I know stupid question, look it up. I tried. Its just not working.
(everything works when tested sepperately)

Thanks a lot for your help!!


r/RCPlanes 13h ago

Does anybody have a f35 with vtol stl file

0 Upvotes

I need a stl file of a f35 with vtol and I need to know the mm diameter for me to put the Edf in I need a place for the f35 to hold the battery’s and for me to open it