FT Mini Sportster BUILD | Flite Test
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- čas přidán 8. 09. 2024
- Here's the step by step build for the FT Mini Sportster
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|-- BUILD INDEX --|
0:01:00 - Index
0:01:11 - Wing
0:08:57 - Fuselage
0:19:26 - Tail Surfaces
0:24:15 - Hatch
0:28:44 - Servos/Controls
0:44:45 - Landing Gear
0:52:30 - Power Pod
0:59:33 - Pre-Flight
1:08:52 - Maiden
(index menu music): ”Local Forecast - Elevator" Kevin MacLeod (incompetech.com)
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Thanks again guys, your contribution to the rc community is second to none! I'm building this now, can't wait to see how it flies!
where did you get the pack ?? i am looking at the shop and theres no Power pack a or f
I love how josh is really patient for every build video. He is the best at it
I have been building and flying FT planes for about 6 months now and after 30 years in the hobby I have to say FT has some of the nicest flying and easiest building airplane kits that I have ever built!
I just ordered one of these today, I probably should have just drove to the store, was off today and I found out the flight test store is only like an hour away! I want you come and check it out
mr. josh b.
i have been an instructor in the building trades for over 35 years. I have been out of the hobby for 28 years do to my work schedule but I'm back. I have viewed every vid FT has authored. Yesterday I passed a fellow on the job site fighting with a piece of soffit. As I directed the proper procedure I said ,I quote you, "when you feel happy with the that!" and I burst out laughing!! Pigeon-holed is another new lingo of mine also. thanks and I have scratch built the Mighty -Minis' just waiting on motors.
After building and flying the old speedster I have some recommendations. I ended up re-enforcing the nose and belly areas with thin hobby plywood for added durability and some structure for the lading gear. It added a bit of weight but with the power pack "C" it was really no problem. I permanently mounted the power pod and moved the lipo to the underside for far easier battery changes. I plan on building the sportster next and incorporating these design changes. It sure made my plane far more durable and user freindly.
I think every single plane from now on should have a mighty mini little brother.
Amen
+Jacob Webb and a big brother ;)
I totally agree. Would like to see a mini f22 and delta etc...
I would love to see a mini explorer, I know people have made a 70% version of the bronco using a tiny trainer wing.
+Jacob Webb Hopefully this will start a trend. I was just starting a 60% Spitfire when this came out. I guess the thing about shrinking down the plans is the folds could be slightly different. I think in some ways they have done this - like the Tiny Trainer is kind of the mini-storch.
Built this over the weekend and flew it for its maiden tonight! I used a 2204 motor and 6x4 prop with a 650mah 3S as far forward as it could be.
I just created my template and going to start the build. I tried to build the mini scout but had some cog issues and never could get the plane to fly right. I'm really hoping this plane turns out well. It's the coolest looking mini IMO and the only one of other than the Tiny Trainer with ailerons. This build will probalby take me a few weeks just w/ the way my schedule is going.
I built a Mini Scout....and love it. Our RC Club are excited about building a plane to race against the scout. We think the Sportster will do the job.
Loved all of my the FT3D planes. Folded the wing on the first. Second broke the 1/2"x1/2" wood spar. Third I tried something new. 50% longer wing (Looked pretty cool) with carbon and plywood spar. Flown till the foam was too weak to stay together.
Because of this build, I'm going to try a micro FT3D.
Had 2 Horizon Hobby UMX Sbach planes.
A mini storch would be great with the bomb drop function
+sneeky7 Who needs skills? You plant it in the ground, you learn from the experience, you build a new one and fly again.!! I'm no 3d expert, but I can fly any plane well enough. With Flite Test planes I'm not scared to wreck a $200 foamy. I can fly harder and learn faster. Then build new :-)
Flute test should have more full packages with everything needed such as servos, transmitters and the templates etc. it's hard to find the corrects products for each plane
+brickbuilder happy
Flight Test sells 'Power Packs' that are just that, save the transmitter, but they sell those too.
+Scott St.Amand give carbon fiber or fiberglass arrow shafts a try. They're lighter than and stronger than wood, the only downside being that they're slightly more expensive. Walmart has 5 packs for about $20, but I asked a local archery shop/range if they had any broken shafts they could sell me and they happily did so for $1 each. Most of them are in perfect condition, just missing a fletching or two.
you guys make great videos with excellent tips included for each plane which is extremely helpful for us new flyer.
problem:
The youtube link for the painting how to or class is not in description as stated in the video. please fix that thanks.
Also please think about doing main how to video on panting with tips. also cover how you deal with painting over glue and packing tape standard and extreme tape .
thank you very much
Josh is a good teacher...
Great design, thanks for the video... The F pack might be a bit much for indoor flying(!)
always love your videos. especially your "how to build" vids.
It's snowing here in Iowa, but I sure as heck got stocked up on foam board and hot glue so this is perfect timing!
Well structured video, it quickly guided me to the answers I especially appreciated the index. I went straight to the end so I could see it fly but If I was in the market for a new plane I would have no problem ordering and purchasing it from you. I have learned something here.
(Apply a Healthy amount of glue)...RC Flying at it's best ! love this channel :)
Can you guys put dotted lines where we are meant to cut the 45° out of the foam. This will help visualise what the 45° looks like plus a visual line to follow in case the cut angle accidentally changes.
These builds sure keep my roomba busy!
You guys should try having 2 aircraft on the same radio and formation flying them, It would be a challenge to get working but worth it in the end.
If you use the download plans, I believe the cut markings for the stab are incorrect. See 19:29 in vid, Josh cautions to cut bevel on Stab side, not Elevator side. Plans I downloaded show the opposite.
I'll try to send same note to the fellow who masters the plan PDF's ...
hth
i really like how they pre-painted the plane it was a lot easier to see some things
Finished my build. Still trying to find a good balance. Some comments on my experience so far. Man, I could not get the foam board to take paint. That is frustrating. Also, After assembly I found that the elevators were not actuating evenly. I tried reinforcing but it seems pretty weak. Going to try to maiden this weekend.
I have an old great planes super sportster .20 with an os .40 engine swinging an 11x6 prop. All up weight is 3lbs on nitro, with about .75 hp at 18k rpm. My question is what would it take to make it electric? motor, batt, etc... ? it has standard hs bb servos using my old 6xas radio. Any suggestions would be appreciated. I also have a few vids of my planes, rockets, and helis on my channel if anyone reads this or is interested.
@Josh, In the video, you said to cut the bevel on the stabilizer side, but on the drawing plan, the indicator is on the elevator itself. Is that a mistake on the drawing???
I really LOVE this channel, but I really wish you guys could learn what an adverb is.
+Lewin Barringer uhm, is it the fuzzy feeling you get when your favourite ad comes on tv?
It flies really good, brother!
I really like your Designes, but I'd love to see more "serious" designes. All the newer ones look like they are from a cartoon. Some more scale warbirds would be really great
Great video, ha ha what a landing! And really cool flash flight..
can someone help me! how do I reverse my ailerons to my controller if I don't have a screen on my controller!
You are so nice that you giwing free plans
cant wait to build one!
what kind of paint did you use that didn't cause the paper to peal off?
Still the CG Issue isn't answered by FT. But my maiden "flight" answered it, that the CG can't be on the center Crease of the wing... It was way to nose heavy.... Now I'm going to rebuild the body. Hope to get this plane flying some day.
FT mini Warbirds please
I bought the speed build kit and just realized the angle on my power pod is opposite to this video, so my motor is pointing left instead of right
Hey FliteTest, how did you make the scalloped paint design on this sweet little plane?
They do so many good things..... But they RARELY ever answer CZcams comments.....
He mentioned they have a link in the description on how to paint them. But looks like no one even bothered to actually put the link in
There is a CZcams video for this
This kit does come with control horns and servo rods, right?
Kenneth Wang idk I’m getting it soon
Hi Josh Big Props on your builds I just built this one and I'm wondering if I can use the motor from the Areoscout 1.1 to maiden it tomorrow ?
Thanks...
Hi, in the Description of the plans it says CG is 44 mm and in the video above it says exact on the middle wing crease, which is 34 mm from the wings front edge.... Which one is now right? I guess the middle wing crease.
My Mini Sportster ist trying to get its front down into the ground as soon as I full-throttle it on start. I cannot get it into the air as it is constantly trying to make an inverted loop down. The elevator seems not to make any impact on pitching the nose up. It is perfectly balanced and everything is built as instructed. You can feel that desire to get the nose down even when you're holding the plane in the hand while full-throttleing it. What's going on and what am I doing wrong?
Off topic, but I love your work bench. where did you get the table you build on in each video? I looked at Ikea but did see anything like it. Thanks!
The link for the speed build kit in the description links to the full sized Sportster!
I'll be building this one soon! I was wondering tough; i would like to add a little AIO FPV system (the eachine tx-03), and feed it from one of the servo ports of the reciever... Would this be ok? i've seen them do it in an article but without much explanation... I'm afraid for noise of the servo's, would adding a capacitor in parallel to the aio fpv system help, perhaps?
I'm just getting into rc and little planes that you throw but im on a tight budget are there any suggestion thank you.
why did you guys take down the free plans?
good question!! shame they didnt bother to reply :(
can you guis build any more EDF planes like the Tornado with swing wings ore the Eurofigter with moving nose wings controled with a güro.
ore any oter EDF jets with special functions
Please try to make a jet pack plane!
Flite test please make a vtol besides the bronco :)
Could you use power pack A on this build?
thank you
Is there a particular plane this is based on ? Or a mixture ?
oh the emax 2204 have those on my zmr250
off topic: Will we ever see Flitetest and Tested doing something together?
Does all the kit comes with the transmitter? SVP!
Can we make it with depron foam board ?
Can this be built sub 250g?
Never made or built an rc plane. Would this be a good starter? Or any other recommendations for an easier build with a video link for instructions.
I would reccomend their tiny trainer. Still in the process of building it, but others highly reccomend it.
+Jacob Webb K thanks
+Jacob Webb The Tiny Trainer is great. I did the FT Flyer then T Trainer next. The Tiny Trainer is a really versatile plane. It's also pretty tough in wrecks. It can handle a fair amount of wind too. I would get some experience with the Nutball, FT FLyer, or TT before building this one.
hi can these plans be scaled down?
do enjoy your videos josh...don't subscribe to many others. thanks...will be trying to use one servo for ailerons...mmm
how dowe program the ailerons if we have a dxe?
Is it possible to fly without ailerons ?
Can I use dc180 motor instead of this motor
does the speed build kit come with all the parts?
What battery do you need
Couple of coats of what? Keep the glue from sticking?
KIWI® Camp Dry Heavy Duty Water Repellent Yes, to keep the glue from sticking.
Awesome
I need to get in contact with someone from the flite test store about an order that i had put in. I can't seem to find contact info anywhere and the contact us section points me to facebook, youtube, and other social media. Could you guys point me in the right direction please?
How big are the wheels you are using?
do you guys reply at all?
Final weight please!!!!
Wow nice video
which kind of paper is on the foam?
Can someone link me to the teo batteries I can use with the mini
Hi FT, So I did this with my own cutting, and I tried to take off but it just went straight down as if it was too heavy for this to lift off. So I checked the article and the weight indicated should be 204g. Mine is 282g using SunnySky X2204-16 2300kv motor and this is without landing gear or imitation engines at the nose. I used a 3s 1200mah 25c battery for my maiden and never got it to fly, it would just plunge to floor with 2/3 throttle. Would the 80g difference cause this???
aussiemikeysaru i think it can cause it is a small rc plane. 80 gra is nearly1/3 of the plane
Just give it the ft power pack for this model. Your setup has way too much weight.
i wanted to see a mini kraken
is there a link to a crafty kit?
store.flitetest.com/ft-crafty-kit/
is the flight test store going to have a black Friday sale
That would be chaos packaging all those kits from having a sale. They don't have much people working there, so yeah. (I wouldn't be able to handle it)
Hello sir what type of foam u r using ?????
adams readi board
Great
S-2 Tracker next?
How much money you want for a small plane from $35-$52
flite test you should do more planes to sell on our sites like this plane
Please FT Extra 300
Why you don't build some micro planes??
please update the plane! I can not download the plane mini sportser! link die! thank
the plans and the kit are no longer available...so what's the point of this video?
guys I need help... I stripped my small 3ch helicopter down... and I want to build a plane... and suggestions?
update the FT3D.
cutting these bevels accurate is the hardest part for me....
stick the flashlight to the plane :)
Can this be my first plane
Second Lol nice job flite test
but I am happy cuz I bought 1
fourth I mean
"Very good quality allen wrench" ...which happens to be bent...
I wish I had the $
The airframe itself are only a couple of dollars! And the electronics are'nt very expensive either if you buy from hobbyking.
third
First!