Depron F-18

its been a while since i made my last post in here due to some commitment n my internet line problem.

just wanna share my new build.










build thread on rcg - http://www.rcgroups.com/forums/showthread.php?t=271581

plans - http://www.rcgroups.com/forums/showpost.php?p=4204841&postcount=633

conts. guide - http://www.parkjets.com/F-18_Park_Jet_Construction_Guide_Rev_A.pdf

Wing area: 275 sq in (effective area, which includes the effect of the wing strakes)

Span: 28.4 in

Length: 41.7 in

Weight RTF: 15.6 oz as shown

Wing loading: 8.2 oz/ft2 (based on effective wing area)

Motor: GWS EPS-350 with “C” gearing

Battery: 11.1V 1200 mAh Lipo

Prop: GWS 8x6 SF

Current draw: 9.7 amps

Power loading: 101 watts/lb

Radio equipment: GWS R-6 receiver, GWS Pico and Hitec HS-55 servos, 10 amp ESC

Flight controls: Wing flaperons, full-flying horizontal stabilizer, twin rudders

Materials used: Either 6mm Depron or BlueCore fan fold foam


as for me, i love the ways steve makes his parkjet with simple to follow building steps. my first parkjet that i build from steve's plans are su-37. although its been decommision for quite some times, i love the build challenge of the su's.

n now after long rest, i figure out i can build something else from steve's plan. n for simplicity sake n limited resource, i choose his F/A-18.

This is my setup :

motor - APEX 1500kv + SF8040

ESC - 30A SS

Bty - 1300mah 20C 11.1v

Controls - Flaperons n stabilator(elevator)

AUW - 600g

as for what i've learned from my previous su's build, i safe the color scheme later after a successful maiden flight.

last weekend i just finish her after a two week on n of work. n its a disaster. my bad as i miss the step where i should do a range check. i loose control after 5 second it leave my hand. you can see how it looks before n after i fix her in the picture above. maybe try to remaiden her this weekend.

my mishap