[OSM-talk] Remote Sensing / DOP / DIY people

[Oleksiy Muzalyev]

Hi Florian,

Here is the photo [1] of my DIY Tiny Trainer RC airplane, which I built 
from the FliteTest speed build kit [2]. This is the 4 channel plane 
(ailerons, elevator, rudder, throttle). It flies surprisingly well. 
Actually, it can even perform basic aerobatics.

At the store page there is a video which shows detailed build. Josh 
Bixler explains in this video each step very well.

It took me about 4 hours to build it (mostly watching video).  The only 
special equipment required is the z-bend pliers, easily available at any 
RC shop. Building involves the usage of the hot glue gun and cutter 
knife (which could be extremely dangerous if not used correctly).

These speed kits are a good way to learn the grand ideas and detailed 
technics of building an aircraft, especially for someone who never built 
one. After building from a speed build kit it would be much easier to 
build from scratch.

The airframe itself costs 25.- USD, and the power-pack (engine, ESC, 4 
servos, propeller, cables) pack costs 52 USD. The power-pack can be 
later reused for other projects.

As for a newbie to learn piloting without an autopilot I would recommend 
the RealFlight simulator [3]. It is also quite helpful for advanced 
pilots to learn maneuvers which in the physical world may inadvertently 
destroy an expensive aircraft.

[1] 
https://drive.google.com/file/d/1-yo05crBfbd64wYGhkJEgeWtjPVPV-GX/view?usp=sharing
[2] https://store.flitetest.com/mighty-mini-tiny-trainer-speed-build-kit/
[3] https://www.realflight.com/

With best regards,
O.