My first balsa build Extra 330 from General Hobby

My first balsa plane turned out to be a winner. I bought this plane not too long ago before I decided to actually be brave and put it together. With no instruction, I took on the challenge to be thorough and do it correctly, I was unsure what correctly was. I figured I should make an unboxing video so that I had some fond memory.

I searched online and looked at several manuals that were of the similar model. None were exactly the same but each one had a similar part design with steps that I could use. I glued the hinges and mounted the motor. I glued and screwed rudder and wings simple enough!

I bought some K-Power servos off Ebay with some small hiccups. Two of the servos failed but I don't know if my wacky receiver is to blame, so no pointing finger from me. All in all, I think I made the right choice with this plane from General Hobby. I think it looks amazing. Can't wait to get her up in the air. Specifications: Wingspan 50''/1270mm Length: 45''/1145mm Wing Area: 489 sq in/31.5dm2 RTF Weight: 3.5Lbs/1590g Wing Loading: 16oz/sq ft/49g/dm2

Hobby King MX2 BLUE 3D 1400mm EPO PNP ARF

This is my favorite plane so far. The price is right and the quality is there. I feel confident when flying this model that I will have the power to perform the maneuvers to impress. I have to say the build was simple, easy Manual, with quality EPO, I May buy another. Hobby king states and I believe that this "EPO 1.4m 3D head-turning machine; this large scale model will surely draw a crowd at any club and demand full respect amongst 3D pilots the world over. The distinctive and scale scheme is ideal for orientation. The MX2 is large for an EPO model and it looks nearly twice the size once it's in the air. Its a blast to fly and is very 3D capable!

The powerful, pre-installed 36-48 motor spinning that large & scale 3 blade prop gives plenty of thrust for the wildest of maneouvers, and the pre-installed servo's are certainly up to the job. Generous size control surfaces combined with light weight ensure this is a true performer as well as a head turner. Practical as well as easy on the eye, the wings are detachable for easy transportation, a large canopy ensures easy access to Lipoly tray, wing bolts and so on".

Specs: Wingspan: 1400mm Length: 1290mm Flying Weight: 1900g Wing Loading: 50g/dm2 Motor: 36-48 Brushless Outrunner ESC: 70A w/BEC Servo: 2 x 9g, 2 x 17g 4 Channel Includes: All Hardware Instruction Booklet Requires: Your Own 4~6 Channel TX/RX 2200mAh 4s Lipoly Battery

Freewing Spacewalker

What can I say?  It doesn't walk and it it can't fly in space. I thought this name has no meaning but the Spacewalker is one of my most favorite planes to fly along with the JCUB. Its simple construction  has a landing gear so I don't have to worry about retracts. Handling well characteristics and basic design make it a good trainer as well as a sports flyer. You can't go wrong with this one. I do approve of this wacky named plane.
Spacewing Unboxing review
Spacewing Build video
Spacewing Flight Video

The Freewing space walker has a 1120mm wingspan and runs on a 1600-2200 3s lipo  battery.

 Specification
Material: EPO
Fuselage length: 800mm (31-1/2")
Wingspan: 1120mm (44-1/8")
Flight weight: 850g (29.98 oz.)
Pull: 1150g (40.60 oz.)
Motor size: 3130-1200KV
Prop size: 2-Bladed 10*6
Battery: 3s 11.1V 1600mAh 20c
ESC: 30A ESC
Servo: 9g servo (4pcs)

 LX F-22 Raptor 70mm EDF KIT Version

 This build was amazing. There were no instructions but it does come with a small booklet that shows operation. Once I had all the parts laid out, I could pretty much tell where everything went. I had put this together with 30-minute epoxy and eight 9g servos. The kit suggests two options for servo placement. I also used a 2850KV Outrunner Brushless motor and a 60 amp esc. The model is constructed out of EPS foam which makes it lighter. I placed decals on the model and it looks great!!!  I took pictures comparing it to my f-35. You can see the similar sizes and design make both these models 5th generation. I can't wait to fly this one . I'm going to post a video after I do a test flight.
Test Flight And Fail
My Succsess Flight

The Lockheed Martin F-22 Raptor is a fifth-generation, single-seat, twin-engine, all-weather stealth tactical fighter aircraft developed for the United States Air Force (USAF). The result of the USAF's Advanced Tactical Fighter program, the aircraft was designed primarily as an air superiority fighter, but also has ground attack, electronic warfare, and signal intelligence capabilities. The prime contractor, Lockheed Martin, built most of the F-22's airframe and weapons systems and conducted final assembly, while Boeing provided the wings, aft fuselage, avionics integration, and training systems.
The aircraft was variously designated F-22 and F/A-22 before it formally entered service in December 2005 as the F-22A. After a protracted development and despite operational issues, the USAF considers the F-22 critical to its tactical air power, and says that the aircraft is unmatched by any known or projected fighter. The Raptor's combination of stealth, aerodynamic performance, and situational awareness gives the aircraft unprecedented air combat capabilities


The F-22 Raptor is a fifth-generation fighter that is considered fourth generation in stealth aircraft technology by the USAF. It is the first operational aircraft to combine supercruise, supermaneuverability, stealth, and sensor fusion in a single weapons platform. The Raptor has clipped delta wings with a reverse sweep on the rear, four empennage surfaces, and a retractable tricycle landing gear. Flight control surfaces include leading-edge flaps, flaperons, ailerons, rudders on the canted vertical stabilizers, and all-moving horizontal tails; these surfaces also serve as speed brakes.
The aircraft's dual Pratt & Whitney F119-PW-100 afterburning turbofan engines are closely spaced and incorporate 2D pitch-axis thrust vectoring nozzles with a range of ±20 degrees; each engine has maximum thrust in the 35,000 lbf (156 kN) class.The F-22's thrust-to-weight ratio in typical combat configuration is nearly at unity in maximum military power and 1.25 in full afterburner. Maximum speed without external stores is estimated to be Mach 1.82 during supercruise and greater than Mach 2 with afterburners.
The F-22 is among only a few aircraft that can supercruise, or sustain supersonic flight without using fuel-inefficient afterburners; it can intercept targets which subsonic aircraft would lack the speed to pursue and an afterburner-dependent aircraft would lack the fuel to reach. The Raptor's high operating altitude is also a significant tactical advantage over prior fighters. The use of internal weapons bays permits the aircraft to maintain comparatively higher performance over most other combat-configured fighters due to a lack of aerodynamic drag from external stores. The F-22's structure contains a significant amount of high-strength materials to withstand stress and heat of sustained supersonic flight. Respectively, titanium alloys and composites comprise 39% and 24% of the aircraft's structural weight.

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Video of an F-22 flight demonstration

The F-22 is highly maneuverable at both supersonic and subsonic speeds. Computerized flight control system and full-authority digital engine control (FADEC) make the aircraft highly departure resistant and controllable.  The Raptor's relaxed stability and powerful thrust-vectoring engines enable the aircraft to turn tightly and perform very high alpha (angle of attack) maneuvers such as the Herbst maneuver (J-turn) and Pugachev's Cobra. The aircraft is also capable of maintaining over 60° alpha while having some roll control.
The Raptor's aerodynamic performance, sensor fusion, and stealth work together for increased effectiveness. Altitude, speed, and advanced active and passive sensors allow the aircraft to spot targets at considerable ranges and increase weapons range; altitude and speed also complement stealth's ability to increase the aircraft's survivability against ground defenses such as surface-to-air missiles.


 Specification:

Wingspan: 850mm (33.5 in)
Length: 1230mm (48.5 in)
Wing Area: 27 dm2
Flying Weight: 935g (33 oz)
Drive System: 2850KV Outrunner Brushless motor EDF Diameter: 1x70mm
Thrust: 1000g+
Servo: 5x 9g high speed micro servos ESC: 50A Brushless speed controller Battery: 14.8V 4S1P 2200mAh 20C LiPo (Lithium Polymer) (not Included)
Radio: 5 CH radio system with delta mixing (not Included)

 Features:

4ch Radio Control - Rudder (nose wheel), Aileron, Elevator, Throttle and Gear
Huge 70mm EDF unit with 2850kv outrunner motor with 50A Brushless ESC
ESC placement on belly for superb cooling in flight
Steerable nose wheel (rudder channel) with strobing LED landing light
Excellent flight characteristics and stability
Great performance - excellent top speed and can slow right down for gentle landings
Very scale pre-painted airframe with decals already applied. Great attention to detail.
All servo connections clearly labeled
Excellent manual

Dynam Devil 3D 1015mm

This Dynam Blue Devil flies excellent. Great 3D control. I put my servo in  high rates . I pulled flat spins and snap rolls all day. This plane is off the hook!!! I used a 2200 mAh 25c 4s and sad to say they got really hot and puffed. Be ready to have a 35c or more so  puffing won't be an issue. You can see my first flight video here Dynam Blue Devil 3D

To see the Build Dynam Blue Devil Build

WingSpan	40in (1016mm)
Length	44.5in (1130mm)
Servos	4 servos total (2 x 9g & 2 x 17g) - Installed
Recommended Battery	14.8v 2600 mAh 30C (NOT INCLUDED)
Motor Size	BM3720 650kv (Installed)
ESC Size	50Amp (dectrum) - Installed
Prop Size	13 x 6 (2 bladed)
Radio	4 Channel (NOT INCLUDED)
Landing Gear	Fixed
Receiver	4 Channel (NOT INCLUDED)
Weight	51.2oz (1450g)
Flying Time	5-10 minutes

FREEWING F-35 LIGHTNING II V2 70MM VECTORED THRUST RC JET

  The Freewing F-35 Lightning flies better than I expected. It's a real floater in the air and landings are a breeze. I took mine up with a 2200 mAh 4s 25c, but it got too hot. Next time I'm taking it up with a higher C rating like 30 or 40. It balances out perfectly with a 2200 mAh. The thrust vectoring is noticeable with its vertical takeoffs, but there are no unwanted surprises. You can watch my flight here Freewing F-35 Flight Video

To see the build Freewing F-35 Build

 
The Lockheed Martin F-35 Lightning II is a family of single-seat, single-engine, all-weather stealth multirole fighters. The fifth-generation combat aircraft is designed to perform ground attack and air superiority missions. It has three main models: the F-35A conventional takeoff and landing (CTOL) variant, the F-35B short take-off and vertical-landing (STOVL) variant, and the F-35C carrier-based Catapult Assisted Take-Off But Arrested Recovery (CATOBAR) variant. On 31 July 2015, the United States Marines declared ready for deployment the first squadron of F-35B fighters after intensive testing. On 2 August 2016, the U.S. Air Force declared its first squadron of F-35A fighters combat-ready.
The F-35 descends from the X-35, the winning design of the Joint Strike Fighter (JSF) program. An aerospace industry team led by Lockheed Martin designed and manufactures it. Other major F-35 industry partners include Northrop Grumman, Pratt & Whitney and BAE Systems. The F-35 first flew on 15 December 2006. The United States plans to buy 2,663 aircraft. Its variants are to provide the bulk of the crewed tactical airpower of the U.S. Air Force, Navy and the Marine Corps over the coming decades. Deliveries of the F-35 for the U.S. military are scheduled until 2037with a projected service life up to 2070.

Jet Specifications

 

Wingspan	800mm / 31.5in
Length	1150mm / 45.3in
Flying Weight	900g / 31.7oz
CG (Center of Gravity)	check manual
Power System	2839-3000kV Brushless Outrunner Motor
Electronic Speed Control	45A, XT60 Connector
Propeller / EDF	70mm EDF with Vectored Thrust
Servos	9g standard gear with 100mm lead : nose gear steering, left aileron, right aileron, left elevator 9g reverse gear with 100mm lead : right elevator, rudder, left vector, right vector, vertical vector
Landing Gear	Full electronic retractable nose and main landing gear with metal trunnions
Required Battery	4S 14.8V 2200mAh 30C LiPo
Required Radio	6 Channel
Ailerons	Yes
Elevator	Yes
Rudder	No
Flaps	No
Lights	No
Hinge Type	Nylon hinges
Material	EPS Foam
Skill Level	Intermediate
Build Time	1 Hour
Recommended Environment	Outdoor

 

North American T-6 Texan

 One of my favorites. The Dynam T-6 Texas most stable in flight. Its large wing span and rudder allow for almost level wing rudder turns. The T-6 Texan has a lot of speed with its Powerful BM3715A-KV1050 Brushless Outrunner motor. Landing is a breeze. The build was simple and fast. The canopy was a chore to glue but I managed with thumb tacks. Very scale looking. My Flight of the T-6 Texan

 

The North American Aviation T-6 Texan is a single-engined advanced trainer aircraft used to train pilots of the United States Army Air Forces (USAAF), United States Navy, Royal Air Force, and other air forces of the British Commonwealth during World War II and into the 1970s. Designed by North American Aviation, the T-6 is known by a variety of designations depending on the model and operating air force. The United States Army Air Corps (USAAC) and USAAF designated it as the AT-6, the United States Navy the SNJ, and British Commonwealth air forces, the Harvard, the name by which it is best known outside of the US. After 1962, US forces designated it the T-6. It remains a popular warbird aircraft used for airshow demonstrations and static displays. It has also been used many times to simulate various Japanese aircraft, including the Mitsubishi A6M Zero in movies depicting World War II in the Pacific.

 Airplane Specifications:

WingSpan	53.93 inches (1370mm)
Length	35.23 inches / 895mm
Servos	4 x 9g
Battery	2200 11.v 20C 11.1v with Deans
Motor Size	Powerful 3715 (power 10)  high speedoutrunner brushless  motors
ESC Size	1 x Dectrum 30Amp
Prop Size	Dynam 12 x 6
Radio	5 Channel Dynam 2.4ghz Transmitter
Charger	2-3s (7.4v - 11.1v) Basic Lipo Charger
Receiver	+5 Channel
Weight	44oz / 1250 w/Battery

Features:

• Realistic scale features including attractive, classic AT-6 paint scheme and molded panel lines
• Servoless electronic retractable landing gear
• Powerful BM3715A-KV1050 Brushless Outrunner motor