I finished my version of the EasyStar, which I have dubbed the "GeekStar" in honor of the show's name "MyGeekShow".
I've got it as close as possible to the EasyStar; CG, Weight, Strength, Angle of Incidence on the Wing and Motor, Throws, etc. Everything I could think of.
Why re-build an Easy Star you might ask? Well, first of they cost $80 for the basic kit, and secondly, I want to be able to modify the design at some future point as I add weight, cameras, drone gear, etc. And the sooner I learn the skills the better. Why not star with the best airplane as your example?
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@Gary Mortimer: Thank you! I think things are starting to click a little faster... I just needed to explore/prove some concepts to myself. Thanks for sticking with me!
Leg end Trent, leg end, well done. This is a bit of a massive leap.
You don't need to copy an Easystar though, there are plenty of much more efficient free flight designs from back in the day.
That said, fair play, well done.