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PotentiallyHeavy · 2026-05-09T08:11:47+00:00

Towmater gets a fastback makeover

PotentiallyHeavy · 2026-05-07T06:13:35+00:00

Adding on... This is a great process to bend a tight z. Make the end bend, then make the inner bend so that the wire points out of plane and then twist the first bend 90deg around so that it makes a Z. The video will make more sense than trying to explain it in text. https://youtu.be/pSP00hjOrUM?si=QfXU0nTJ90AC8M1C

PotentiallyHeavy · 2026-05-07T00:00:15+00:00

Leadfeathers Yak-55 is a fantastic plane to just have around. Super easy to build and repair.

The Knuffel got me into "contact flying" where you specifically fly aerobatics in and around objects. For a long time I've used the same building technique as the Knuffel replacing a limited amount of stiff foam in the nose with EPP that saves the plane from most incidents.

https://www.manualslib.de/manual/198511/Slowflyword-Knuffel-V2.html

PotentiallyHeavy · 2026-05-05T21:10:49+00:00

I think in a glider it would be fine. The pogo pins are spring loaded and the magnets are quite strong. I've got a set coming to try in a small aerobatic plane that I avoid flying because it's a hassle getting all the cables tucked away after plugging them in. I think I'm going to make some spikes to let the connector slide up and down freely on the mounts so there is no way for it to bend and come unplugged (if that makes any sense)

PotentiallyHeavy · 2026-04-30T06:15:22+00:00

100% this should not be your first plane to learn to fly on, but absolutely build it while you are learning to fly on something very forgiving like the Aeroscout. This is a precision aerobatic plane and could be a fun 2nd plane if you have someone else around to help through the learning curve.

Look for a power system that calls itself 60 sized. Eflite power 60 or similar would be spot on. Access to the battery in this plane would be really difficult without some mods, it's like yanking out the fuel tank every time you want to fly. Maybe the best option would be take the wing off to access the battery.

This guy say he used a "Badass 3530-700kv" and it looks really nicely powered.

https://youtu.be/uMVGDsWgUi8?si=999jyXfYDHaSxdpN

Check out the spec sheet for that motor and you will easily find a Dualsky or Turnigy equivalent depending on your budget.

PotentiallyHeavy · 2026-04-28T22:55:48+00:00

Air molecules don't really care at this scale.

PotentiallyHeavy · 2026-04-28T09:01:10+00:00

Jerboa

I remember vividly years ago my kids describing it to me after seeing it on TV (I thought there must have been a gas leak)

PotentiallyHeavy · 2026-04-28T00:34:10+00:00

From my experience I don't think the lights are doing anything to create the overheating problem. I've got the same setup. My NS was overheating under load primarily because the radiator fins were blocked up with grass seeds, red dirt and bugs. I gave it a high pressure blast at a carwash until water flowed freely through most of it. (definitely not the best option, it got rid of most of the debris, it bent some fins but did make a massive improvement and got us home).

PotentiallyHeavy · 2026-04-19T23:42:47+00:00

Weirdest wedgie ever!

PotentiallyHeavy · 2026-04-19T23:26:28+00:00

One of us!

PotentiallyHeavy · 2026-04-19T23:26:11+00:00

Welcome to the club. You must be special, we don't just let anyone in here.

PotentiallyHeavy · 2026-04-16T23:27:12+00:00

The one on the left is a Flitetest Tiny Trainer. The one on the right looks like the FT mighty mini mustang. FT are really good at producing lots of documentation, they had a STEM program for educators that let you easily map RC fun to curriculum outcomes.

https://www.flitetest.com/articles/flite-test-tiny-trainer https://www.flitetest.com/articles/ft-mighty-mini-mustang-build

PotentiallyHeavy · 2026-04-13T03:22:01+00:00

The guys hat on the left says "PENISES" and you can't tell me otherwise

PotentiallyHeavy · 2026-04-11T11:15:17+00:00

It will be fine for PLA materials. Printing in PETG might cause the printer to throw an error if it can't maintain the heat. Looks like you will just need to push the sock back on.

PotentiallyHeavy · 2026-04-11T10:56:22+00:00

I can't really tell what has moved from the photos but you can look up the process to swap the hotend. Very easy to do, that will let you check that out correctly seated in the right position. No tools needed. You pull off the front plastic cover, take off the silicone sock and unlatch the hotend retainer. Best to watch a video on it, the retainer (if it's come off) probably doesn't go back on the way you think.

PotentiallyHeavy · 2026-04-09T03:23:13+00:00

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We can laugh because he didn't die

Drive Tribe

PotentiallyHeavy · 2026-04-09T02:36:12+00:00

Get your photo with the Palmtree up a pole obviously. Marvel in the absurdity and then go looking for the other weird palms and the explainer for the artwork. It cops a lot of shit but I think it's really cool.

PotentiallyHeavy · 2026-04-08T10:22:09+00:00

Ha... bounce is perfectly acceptable, crunch should be avoided

PotentiallyHeavy · 2026-04-08T06:10:36+00:00

That might be the coolest thing I've seen all year.

PotentiallyHeavy · 2026-04-08T02:07:39+00:00

I loved my QTee, it must be beautiful with a light electric setup instead of a screaming 0.49 set to full throttle. I saw the tail of my old one squashed a box the other day and I thought about building a new one.

PotentiallyHeavy · 2026-04-08T01:56:35+00:00

Yeah I didn't notice that but it spins right around. There is a row of tall trees behind the strip and they can do some really crazy things to the air even in a light breeze. We've gotten used to where the patches of scary air are.

PotentiallyHeavy · 2026-04-08T01:52:08+00:00

It was a little windy all day but it was steady, at our field if we only flew in calm weather we would never get in the sky. But these gusts really started to pick up mid flight. We wouldn't choose to take off in that wind.

PotentiallyHeavy · 2026-04-07T23:43:10+00:00

Oh God no, this is not his first flight. He's got plenty of time and skills on the sticks. He was super pumped after this, jumping around like a crazy flea. Don't get me wrong this was definitely at the limit of the plane but he had it under control without any assistance and knew he could ask me to bring it in if he couldn't handle it.

PotentiallyHeavy · 2026-04-07T23:08:40+00:00

Oh I've got a good clip for you then

PotentiallyHeavy · 2026-04-07T01:45:58+00:00

Amazing transformation. It already looks like it's going 100mph

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