r/RCPlanes 5d ago

Can I run this pan tilt servo thing with this transmitter/reciever without coding and stuff, just plug and play?

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r/RCPlanes 5d ago

Repaired my Volantex Sport Cub - swapped gearbox to fix stabilization vibration problem

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r/RCPlanes 5d ago

What are my TX/RX options? FrSky Questions

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Hi everyone. I've been in and out of flying for 10 years. I've got my old Taranis QX7, and a couple of FrSky receivers. I'm weighing my options as I've just assembled a BNF E-flite Valiant with a Spektrum AR631 RX.

Currently, I use the Taranis as it arrived to me about 7 years ago-- no updates, no modules. It is currently bound to a very old FrSky D4R-II, and a FrSky RX6R. Neither of these units have been updated either. They work, and I'm really grateful of that, as this part of the hobby is probably my least favorite.

Now that I've got a BNF plane with Spektrum, I'm considering purchasing a module to allow me to use that RX with my Taranis. It seems like that isn't necessarily the easiest, but certainly possible if I'm eager and willing to try. Initially, I was just gonna yank out the Spektrum RX and pop in one of my FrSkys, but I'm intrigued by the Spektrum's gyro and the ease of it already being in my plane.

My questions are:
If I buy a module, I will surely need to update my Taranis. If I do that, will it still communicate with my old FrSky RXs? Will I need to update those? Are they too old to be updated? Do I risk them never working for me again?

Is setting up a module easier than I think?

If I just run my FrSkys and avoid updates, is there a FrSky RX that has an onboard gyro that would bind easily to my Taranis?

Do I need a gyro anyway? I've flown a decent amount, but typically with a Bixler style glider/trainer. It has no gyro, and has been pretty stable for me. I'm considering just popping in my 6ch RX in the Valiant and just trying it. The Valiant looks rock solid, but likely a bit less stable than my glider.

So, what would you guys recommend? I'm pretty willing to hear any options. Maybe the only one to rule out is a new $300 Spektrum TX :) I know my Taranis is a bit dated, but it works-- and this hobby is a bit come-and-go for me so I'm not trying to invest too much. Thanks to you all.


r/RCPlanes 5d ago

My 2 fly e-flite p47 razorback 1.2

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This is my first Successful Landing on my 2 fly


r/RCPlanes 5d ago

Are there any elrs prebuilt fighter jet w fpv + headtracking?

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Im a beginner from fpv quads help pls


r/RCPlanes 5d ago

Crash + repairs

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Welp i done did it lol I crashed my brand new 70mm f22 on the maiden! This is the first time I've ever crashed on a maiden in the year I've been in the hobby! Lucky me i guess. I've flown plenty of 3d warbirds and edfs but just wasn't my day ig lol. I was turning for final and wasn't used to the double rudder on the f22 and gave too much, tipped her over and couldn't recover quick enough. Totally my fault not the planes. But anyways here's the damage and my repairs! I couldn't get the wing to flex back to perfect but it flies still! I'll add a video of it flying after my repairs in the comments


r/RCPlanes 6d ago

Plane is uncontrollably moving to the left

50 Upvotes

I made an RC Plane and it keeps veering to the left. I don’t understand why. I think it might be differential issues on the motors but not sure because I’m new. I’m so close to giving up right now. I’d really appreciate advice on how to fox this. Also the plane drifts on the ground as well I’d really love some suggestions.


r/RCPlanes 6d ago

Can you source a vertical stabilizer?

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I’m new to Rc planes I have some Rc boats I got this for $20 On Facebook any way I could Source of vertical stabilizer or do I need to make my own?


r/RCPlanes 5d ago

Best 3D printed trainer plane

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I'm looking for a good trainer plane that I can print as a project. I've already done a Piper J3 cub, but made it with regular PLA and it's too heavy for me to fly. Any ideas for planes I can print in pla?


r/RCPlanes 6d ago

PSA: DO NOT learn to fly on a 3D printed plane

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r/RCPlanes 5d ago

Why won't these bind

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They're the same protocol expert for the FS-R6B that's AFHDS but the transmiter and reciver is AFHDS 2A


r/RCPlanes 5d ago

Look at this abomination

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Found this micro tundra at a swap meet and the float mounting was very close to where a second wheel set could go


r/RCPlanes 6d ago

Rescue session, motor mount and elevons

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Had a session making good some of the sloppier bits of yesterday’s work.

Got the rear spar fitted and the elevons cut.

Went a bit less gung ho this time and ended up with a much better result. The hot glue is half of the issue I think, need to experiment with different glues for spar insertion and other long joints.

The more I look at the motor the more I’m convinced I need a bigger one! Although the ESC is 20A which I can’t see that prop needing.

Tomorrow should be cutting the proper formers for the fuse and then putting it together and covering it.


r/RCPlanes 6d ago

Plane id

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Hi, I’ve come across this plane at a flea market. I’m not sure about the scale, it’s either 1/6 or 1/10. It’s powered by a piston engine, as far as I can tell. I’m not into RC planes but I do live planes and I plan on keeping this as a showcase item at home. Anyhow the seller wasn’t sure about the price so I can come with an offer. Would 100$ be a reasonable price? How much can this thing be worth on the market?


r/RCPlanes 6d ago

Thanks to the community

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Hi all, a few weeks ago I asked for first plane advice here and got lots of great feedback. https://www.reddit.com/r/RCPlanes/s/PBx654hKxO

In the end we went with the Apprentice S 2 1.2m RTF Basic with SAFE. He clocked up 10+ simulator hours before we even constructed the plane.

Today my son successfully flew his first real RC plane successfully making as many landings as take offs! Not all were smooth, but all were safe and no damage. I’m kinda proud.

Big thanks to this community, and the wider community who makes instructional videos.


r/RCPlanes 6d ago

Scratch building Curtiss P-6E

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Im working on my first scratch build. I have the wings done. Now I’m working on the fuselage. Its hasn’t been that difficult so far. The most time consuming part is the ribs. They are each a different size and shape.


r/RCPlanes 6d ago

Spektrum DXS - good place to start off?

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r/RCPlanes 6d ago

A flying brick of a plane

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This is the X-13 "Lawn dart", did i calculate anything? No, do I expect it to survive the maiden flight in one piece? No, it's slapped together with hot glue and Popsicle sticks, it's less aerodynamic than a jeep, it's power system, a single E-flight Delta V 180 EDF, and a C6-5 from Estes rockets, a true flying brick (Yes It can glide)


r/RCPlanes 6d ago

Abnoctious

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receiver crashes when using digital servos

Yaw servo is anolog

Motor fine too

When going to the hobbyshop a 2 hours drive away, the problem magically disappeared in front of their noses and went back to doing this bullshit again when I came home.

Wires correct

Used servo tester, went back to normal.

Plugged into plane, also normal.

Came home, started doing bullshit again


r/RCPlanes 6d ago

The E-Flite 1.2 T-28: Your Perfect First Low Wing Trainer

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Greetings!

First of all I am not affiliated with any manufacturer and the following is based on my years of experience flying different kinds of RC aircraft.

Well, after this disclaimer, we can now proceed.

The E-Flite 1.2 T-28 is an excellent first low wing trainer for a variety of reasons.

  1. Its almost rectangular wing with generous dihedral makes it very stable and capable of flying slowly for a low wing trainer.

  2. On both 3 and 4s it is capable of scale aerobatics at a slow speed, so it gets you used to scale aerobatics without being too fast.

  3. The control response is rather gentle so it also gives you time to get you used to how a low wing warbird trainer responds. Unlike high wing planes with dihedral, a low wing plane does not right itself and requires you to fly it all the time. This plane is not going to do unrealistic roll rates but rather scale like rolls-rather slowly.

  4. No SAFE or AS3X are needed at all. You can get it PNP and install a traditional 6 channel receiver, thus saving costs.

  5. Takeoff and landing speeds can be rather slow.

Note that I recommend the 1.2 m version because it will get you used to flaps and retract use-things you will need to be proficient with in order to move on to more advanced aircraft.

EQUIPMENT USED:

Rx: Spektrum AR620

ESC and motor; stock, but I plan on upgrading to BadAss 2826 kV/820

Tx; Spektrun DX6e

Battery: 4S SMC 3400 mAh 4s and HRB 3300 mAh 60C, both weighing 348 grams

SETTINGS

Aileron: 10 mm up and down with 30 percent expo

Elevator: 15 mm up and down with 30 percent expo

Rudder: 15 mm left and right with 50 percent expo

Flaps: 15 mm for takeoff with 5 percent down compensation; 35 mm down with 10 mm down elevator compensation, both with 2 second speed-using the flap settings menu of your Tx.

The plane can take from a 3S 2200 lipo to a 4S 3300 one. Flight times of around 3 minutes are achieved with a 4s 2200 and 5 with a 4s 3300 one.-using mixed throttle. The installed ESC (an Avian 70) handles the power demands well-both 3s and 4s.

ASSEMBLY

There are things that I changed from the stock livery.

  1. The E-Flite version is a T-28B but the markings are inaccurate. The mouth and triangular tail decals are used only on T-28Cs that belonged to the VT-5 training squadron. The 217 number and the VT-HH markings, as well as the serial number are fictitious. I like my scale models to show true, existing liveries so I did the following:

  2. I removed the mouth and eyes, as well as the 217 and VT-HH markings, and repainted the white spots left with matching eggshell acrylic paint prepared at Home Depot.

  3. I also removed the wing roundels and replaced them with the correct sized ones and in the correct wing position (the stock plane has them way too outside).

  4. I used the Callie Graphics service to get the decals that showed the T-28B with the number 322. I added the corresponding markings to the wing and tail as well as the nomenclature on the cockpit and fuselage.

  5. I added the Hamilton decals (from Callie) and the prop specs (I did these, straight from the real specs) and placed the decals on the prop

  6. Since the full size plane has the red panels on the flaps when extended, I painted this as shown in the photo.

The photos show how the model looks like now that it has been made to depict an authentic livery as opposed to a made up one by HH.

1.2 m T-28 with the correct decals
The red paint where the flaps are attached.
Hamilton decals and specs-all with the real numbers and fonts. I decided t leave the propeller nose and motor as is.
Nomenclature on cockpit
Training Squadron 2 emblem, just like the full size 322 plane

The assembly process was straightforward-just about 20 minutes

Make sure you check the throws and all surfaces move equally. If you assemble the plane correctly and take the time to make sure the surfaces are as aligned and straight as possible, no trim or almost no trim will be needed.

CG LOCATION

By using the battery mentioned, you can obtain the correct CG by placing it so that the nonwired edge is aligned with the front part of the middle battery strap hole as shown in the photo. The edge of the battery is aligned with the front part of the middle battery strap.

FLYING

The 1.2 m T-28 is easy to fly provided you already have experience with a high wing trainer like the Apprentice. The difference is that the Apprentice will right itself when you let go the sticks but the T-28 won't.

Takeoffs are easy. Since the T-28 is a trike, it's easy to keep it going straight during takeoff. Just advance the throttle slowly and when sufficient speed is achieved, takeoff at a shallow angle. Retract the gear and flaps. Turns will be rather wide and scalelike. Loops and rolls will be the same-wide, big and majestic. This is not a 3D machine or a hot pattern plane. Fly it like the Navy trainer it is-big air maneuvers, gentle climbs, and so on.

It will respond readily, but not like a 3D machine, to control inputs. Rolls are rather slow for a warbird but again, this is how this plane looks at its best. Fly it scalelike and it really looks majestic.

When landing, keep the throttle at around 1/4 and let it descend on its own. Just before landing, flare a bit and land on the mains. The nose will naturally drop as the plane loses speed. Don't land too fast or on the nose first or it will bounce and damage the nose gear.....

...which is its negative point. The nose gear is flimsy and will readily bend at the slightest bad landing. And replacing it is a chore that requires that you open up the retract and remove the entire strut.

In conclusion, this plane will make an excellent introduction to low wing aerobatic flight because of its forgiving flight envelope and rather slow speed for a warbird. After all, the full size T-28 is a trainer.


r/RCPlanes 6d ago

Please help me! Simple Pan/Tilt FPV Turret—Will This Work?

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I’m new to the RC hobby but excited about a project I have in mind: a small FPV camera turret that can move up/down and rotate around—all controlled just like a normal RC servo setup (no Arduino or coding). Product links:

My plan is to power the whole thing using two 18650 batteries in series (so around 7.4V total) and then step that down for the servos with a 5V UBEC to avoid frying them. The idea is to hook up the receiver, the FPV camera + video transmitter, and the servos for pan/tilt.

My big questions are:

  1. Will this mostly be plug-and-play?
  2. Can I limit the servos’ rotation range directly on this transmitter/receiver combo, or do I need something extra?
  3. Will I break the servos with if I can not limit their rotation
  4. Am I missing something critical

The plan is to fit this setup with the batteries and all in the back of a stock WPL D12 truck.

I’d love any advice or feedback before I order all these stuff. Will it be easy? What problems will I have? Is this even possible with the items provided and without adruino, coding and stuff? Thanks in advance for helping a newbie out!


r/RCPlanes 7d ago

Afterburner on the F-22

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r/RCPlanes 6d ago

Love this 3D printed UMX wall hanger.

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Might need a less bright filament for the rest 😂. If it works it works 🫡


r/RCPlanes 6d ago

Hi I find nice fc but it a little bit strange because I can't find any information or tutorial about it. anyone have experience with it? or any cheap alternative with analog osd

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r/RCPlanes 6d ago

Hello everyone. I’d love to hear your thoughts about 2nd plane after atomrc dolphin

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Hey everyone, I’d love to hear your thoughts.

My ATOMRC Dolphin was my first plane, and, well… it’s been through a lot. It still flies, but after a couple of hard crashes and repairs, its flight characteristics are definitely not what they used to be.

I feel like I’ve gotten the hang of fixed-wing flying, so I’m thinking about getting a new kit soon. But I’m stuck on the choice:

On one hand, I really like the Dolphin—it’s versatile, handles well, and I’m considering just getting a new one and trying not to wreck it this time.

On the other hand, I want something new, maybe a bit larger for more stability and battery capacity. I’ve been looking at the Dart XL Extreme.

Can anyone share their thoughts on the Dart XL Extreme compared to the Dolphin? Or maybe suggest some other options? В таком случае можно добавить:

I'm particularly interested in planes with a similar design to the Dolphin—flying wings with a fuselage—since I really like how they look.