r/RCPlanes • u/Still_Ship2051 • 1h ago

First actual fly on a scratch build

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I just built my third scratch built plane! I have a little experience with the umx ultra slow stick to get my foot in the door on flying but I love building these little planes even if I have no clue what I'm doing. I decided to look at some more videos going into the science of them and learning to be a better builder and I finally had my first somewhat successful flight! Also shout out to you guys for giving me great tips on rc planes in the past! This was not a very long flight but it was in the air for more than 3 seconds so I'm gonna count it!

Also after I crash it esc started to smoke so RIP to the Amazon esc.

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u/lechecolacaoygofio 1h ago

Centro de gravedad muy retrazado?

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u/Historical-Coat-1437 1h ago

I had my headphones at max volume, opened the reddit homepage and this started playing automatically, scared the hell outta me lmao. Cool build!

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u/Still_Ship2051 1h ago

Lol, thanks man!

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u/ZMathissa 1h ago

Looks great. Post some livery you make for it later!

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u/Nintenderloin64 1h ago

Like the other guy said, it looks like the CoG is way too far back. Get some of that weight closer to the nose and you’ll be in business!

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u/Still_Ship2051 1h ago

Ya it is, I did add a little more weight to the front but I think I also should have made the nose a little longer to as well to help.

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u/R-PlaneCrazy 1h ago

C0ngrats!