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Plans for a training platform

Posted by Tyson Anderson on October 29, 2013 at 10:26pm

I just ordered everything to build up a mapping platform on a skywalker similar to the one shown on flightriot.com.

I've never flown an RC plane and know I will have some learning to do before I'm proficient at it. I'd like to practice on something cheaper and more replaceable in a crash. Does anyone have a recommendation on plans for a foamie that I could build that would be somewhat similar to the skywalker? I have access to a laser cutter so it wouldn't be too hard to cut out and build a simple foamie. Ideally it would also work with the motor I ordered (980kv, 4S battery).

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  • Tim McMahan December 20, 2013 at 11:33am

    Now those two, I have seen before.  I keep ALMOST getting into SPAD designs, but at a dollar a sheet, foamboard is just as comfortable as an old pair of jeans at this point.  LOL!

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    Gary Mortimer December 19, 2013 at 12:22pm

    Why not try the Maker Trainer http://makezine.com/makerhangar/

    makerhangarad_04.jpg?m=1373440240g

  • Tim McMahan December 19, 2013 at 12:07pm

    Glad to hear you're in the air!   How do you like the swappable series?  Its a great way to do things.  I just haven't gotten the gear crashed out of all my half-done hangar projects yet.  LOL!

  • Tim McMahan December 19, 2013 at 11:25am

       Any idea what the specs on that battery and motor are?  Sounds like you're wanting to build something more substantial than a trainer.  I fly mostly 3S, and some 2S.

        I have always recommended the BluBaby AP1 for drones, or learning RC.  Its what I cut my teeth on, and I'm SO glad i did.  There are several BluBaby variations, but the AP1 is designed for carrying a point and shoot digital camera.  An APM should be easy.

    BBAP1, with 60" wing is AWESOME.  http://www.rcgroups.com/forums/showpost.php?p=7433838&postcount...

     

    OR, if youlike foamboard, I'm building the MC-172 for my kids to learn on, and I'll be learning to use the APM 2.5 in it.  :)

    http://www.bloodymicks.com/Plans/plans.html    (Shameless plug, as I AM a bloody Mick)

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