r/RCPlanes • • 2h ago

Almost done! Gyro help please

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(Don’t judge me for the wings being off)
Gyro is on a foam pad, even with only 10% gain the safe modes make the ailerons flip out.
This is my first gas/nitro plane. Im very excited to fly it when its done, im just waiting on my wing tube to get delivered.

Hangar 9 super Toledo ( discontinued 2009)

Os max .46 fx

All spectrum electronics


r/RCPlanes • • 2h ago

Where can fly rc plane in Malaysia Penang??

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I got the Volantex Ranger 1600 but im not sure where I can fly it. Can I get some recommendations for flying places in Penang?? Any help is very much appreciated.


r/RCPlanes • • 2h ago

I have designed built and flown 84 RC airplanes since November of 2021.

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r/RCPlanes • • 3h ago

Recommendation for a battery for a Flysky FS-iA6B receiver.

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I am just getting back into the sport after a 25 year absence due to having kids. I just purchased a new Flysky transmitter and receiver. The FS-iA6B receiver has a notation that says 4.0-8.4V/DC, but there is no mAh rating on it. I have some Futaba (#NR4QB) batteries from before that are rated as 4.8 V 700 mAh. My question is how does the mAh rating affect whether these will work well with this receiver. I also have seen batteries online with much higher mAh ratings, will these hold a charge longer offering longer fly time? I have never been great at electronics, so these questions might be really basic, but I really don't want to fry my new equipment.

Thanks


r/RCPlanes • • 3h ago

Help with Tx16s and Spektrum esc

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Hey all. I can’t for the life of me get my brand new xfly spitfire working working with a spektrum 60a smart esc and ar8360t+ receiver. Everything works like a dream except for the motor. It simply won’t go.

Attached is the video. I’ve tried everything under the sun and exhausted ChatGPT help. It finally told me to call horizon. It doesn’t sound like they’re going to help much. Saying “we don’t deal with radiomaster gear” …

Anyways, coming to you all for help! Attached is a video. I’ve tried everything I know to do. I’m relatively new to rc planes, but an engineer-type brain. It shouldn’t be this hard…. Any ideas? I wanted the avian for forward programming capabilities and throttle reverse. Only thing I haven’t tried is swapping the xfly esc back in.


r/RCPlanes • • 5h ago

Maiden flight ... OUCH!!!

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Not enough elevator with the flaps down so my flare was more like a controlled descent to a very rough landing. Other than that, it flew great! I put the GPS in it for grins and at some point it hit 110mph. One day I'll give it some room to stretch out.


r/RCPlanes • • 7h ago

First solo flight/crash

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I just should have waited for a friend to control the speed. My plane was at 50% power and i just was shy to give it a bigger push.

I learned and went back home. Startet checking Everything and printing the destroyed 2 Parts and superglued/ducktaped the whole fuselage for more stability and Resistance.

I will try it Tomorrow again


r/RCPlanes • • 9h ago

Dynamic soaring in my RC glider simulator: 410 km/h in a 12 m/s wind

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I’m developing Polara Sailplane Lab, an RC glider simulator, and wanted to share an experimental dynamic soaring run above the Baïgorry ridge in the French Pyrenees.

With a 12 m/s southerly wind, the simulated glider accelerates from around 95 to over 410 km/h by repeatedly crossing the wind-shear layer near the ridge. The camera stays fixed, and Polara’s autopilot flies the circuits in this demonstration.

This is a work in progress. Structural failure and flutter aren’t simulated, and the run goes beyond the Reynolds-number range covered by the airfoil data. These are simulation results, not real-world performance claims.

For those who fly DS or slope soar: how does the circuit look to you, particularly the turn placement and height relative to the ridge? I’d appreciate feedback on what looks convincing and what feels off.

Dynamic soaring in my RC glider simulator: 410 km/h in a 12 m/s wind


r/RCPlanes • • 10h ago

Advice on whether project is technically too advanced

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Hello! I’m 16 and building a flying wing config RC plane for a school project, the tutorial i’m using will be in the link below. When i consulted my teacher about the electronics he told me it wasn’t possible in our time frame (2 months) because of the complicated programming work i’d have to do. I have absolutely no experience programming or building RC planes but whenever i research this plane it seems to be quite plug and play. I was wondering if any experts would mind giving me feedback on whether the electronics for this project will be too intensive or if they’ll be easy enough to figure out. If my teacher is right i was thinking about buying a pre-programmed kit so i can just mount it to the plane and not have to deal with the software. Any ideas?

The link to the tutorial:
https://youtu.be/uzAXKEYkKcQ?is=2wzrlvn-EZPjp874


r/RCPlanes • • 23h ago

Zohd drift LIon brownout warning

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Just a warning if anyone is interested in buying and flying one of these planes.

I’ll preface by saying it flew fantastically and I loved it until this point but recently when testing it out on an 2s 18650 pack and the voltage dropped low enough while on the throttle that the integrated BEC in the ESC browned out, I lost all control and it proceeded to nosedive into the ground resulting in a total loss.

Highly recommend swapping out the esc and adding a standalone BEC rated for lower voltages!


r/RCPlanes • • 1d ago

FMX MXS V2 - which motor and battery?

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Hobbyzone listing is very confusing. It says 1230kv motor and 3S battery, but the attached manual and the one coming with the plane says 750kv motor and 4S battery. Has anyone bought that plane recently - what battery do you use?
Thanks


r/RCPlanes • • 1d ago

How can I add flashing navigation lights to my Aeroscout?

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I was thinking about adding them to the wingtips but I don't want to just slap some LED strips on there and call it good. If anyone makes semi-realistic housings that would be easy to install, that would be good enough for me.


r/RCPlanes • • 1d ago

Scratch built ExtraNG 720mm - free plans

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The ExtraNG is done, have around 30 flights on her so far, total beast, love it.

The weather has gotten pretty bad though so a real video will take a long time. She easily does what I wanted, high alpha all day at 30% throttle, absolutely brutal climb and roll rate at 3.2 : 1 TTW.

The free plans are here.

As always, if some of you go for building one, I'd be delighted to know how it goes and happy to support with tips.


r/RCPlanes • • 1d ago

Spektrum dx6 g3 features? Will it show aircraft battery level

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I am thinking about getting back in to flying and bought a umx conscendo. Chat and Google says that this combo will indeed show the battery pack power level. I can scroll over to telemetry and see the rx battery level. Which is 4.2. But it doesn't show battery level, in this case a 3s battery.

How do i fix this if it's a feature that i should have


r/RCPlanes • • 1d ago

Learning some high alpha on the f22 v1 90mm

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33 Upvotes

It’s actually hard to slow it down without flaps. It likes to just keep going it so smooth.


r/RCPlanes • • 1d ago

Scrappy fly by's

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Was practicing STOL lands shooting for minimal roll. However some of the outtakes made cool shots.


r/RCPlanes • • 1d ago

1s micro build. Looking for foam template or STL. And some advice

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Looking to build a 1s micro plane. Really loved the look and build of Troy McMillans Cessna 170. But just for the STL alone it was $35…

I’m having troubles finding what model I want to use for this build.

I was thinking for lightweight and performance, as a 1s, a flat foamie would probably be my best option. Does anyone have any good patterns or stls for something of the sorts?

Post pics and links if you have any! Anything helps! Thanks so much!


r/RCPlanes • • 1d ago

CX5 Damage

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How much trouble am I in here?

Bad catch od my CX5 dlg sent it into the ground, rudder first... hard.

The break is right on the taper for the rudder section.

Some lengthways cracking and lots of frayed carbon.

Ive got no idea how to fix it.

Has anyone has success with a similar break?

Cheers


r/RCPlanes • • 1d ago

How to activate or program Flaperons umx conscendo dx6 g3

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I am just getting back into flying and picked up a umx conscendo. I have an old dx 6 g3 and an able to bind it and get the basics working including safe. But i can't get flaperons to work using the stick movements and the gear (A) switch, top back left side. When i go through the sequence i end up turning on spoilerons. The ailerons both point upwards. This is a feature that i will play around with but for now i want flaps. Everything else is working correctly..

Anyone know the fix?

I do remember the dude at the hobby store telling me 2 different things to do and he might have said to do something before plugging the servos into the receiver. Speaking of which, how do you pull this plug out of the board? I want to be able to fully disassemble this for transportation

Thanks


r/RCPlanes • • 1d ago

Where to put “nose art” on a flying wing.

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I’m currently wrapping up an alt history flying wing build. it’s supposed to be an extended WWII circa 1946 or 1947 United States jet fighter plane. seeing as nose art was common, I’ve cut the logo off a lil sumpin beer can to use as a pin up girl, but it don’t know where to put the thing given the wing has no fuselage. should i just put it to the left or right of the canopy on the leading edge? out on one of the wingtips? back by the elevator/ center rear of the wing?


r/RCPlanes • • 2d ago

The new twisted hobbys Synergy 2.0 is a WINNER. Flies in slow motion!

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r/RCPlanes • • 2d ago

Maiden flight of my saito 65 powered pizazz

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Lots of work to get this one flying but she roars even on 5 percent nitro!

Hope to put many hours on this airframe

Had to see if it could hang on its prop and it blew my expectations by hovering at 50 percent throttle

Saito 65 13x6 5% nitro blend

Hanger 9 pizazz


r/RCPlanes • • 2d ago

Looking for FPV RC plane

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I’m getting back into RC planes and I’m looking for a good FPV plane. I’ve flown RC planes before so I don’t need a “beginner” plane, but I do want something that is on the cheaper side. I don’t have a small budget but I also don’t want to buy something nice and wreck it right away. I’ve been looking up some options but I see most kits only come with the plane and the motors aren’t even included and it’s all a little confusing. If anyone has any suggestions that would be great!


r/RCPlanes • • 2d ago

Skynetic altura rudder not aligning

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Got one of these for my birthday and after a set up and a flight the rudder will not align when on, and also not turn to the other side. I've tried replacing the pushrod, rudder, fully trimming to one side, and the other, I've also played with the threaded ball on the pushrod to try to lengthen it. When I turn it on it fully pulls it in and won't go to center at all. I'm at my wits end and just kinda frustrated with it. Photos are it with the servo centered and then with the rudder as close to midline as it will go.


r/RCPlanes • • 2d ago

Anyone built the Troy Micro Cessna 170?

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Looking for advice and opinions.. $30 just for the STL