Flite Test - FT Flyer Scratch Build - REVIEW

Flite Test - REVIEW
FT Flyer Scratch Build
A Hobby King sponsored segment.

Josh and Josh review this great little scratch built plane. The FT Flyer is based off of the classic Blu Dart. Our version of this model was built for about $38 in parts, including the battery.

Plans for the Blu Dart:

Parts List:
$3.50 GWS EP Propeller (RD-8043 203x109mm) (6pcs/set)
$7.15 Turnigy 28-22-azj 7A 1400Kv Brushless Outrunner
$11.50 TURNIGY Plush 18amp Speed Controller
$4.16 Turnigy 500mAh 2S 20C Lipo Pack
$2.90 Light Foam Wheel (Diam: 30, Width: 12mm 5pcs/bag)
$2.77 Turnigy 1370A Servo 3.7g/0.4kg/.10sec
$2.77 Turnigy 1370A Servo 3.7g/0.4kg/.10sec
$0.43 Light Plane Plastic Part set (10pcs)
$1.00 Foam Board

[CarlRCTips]

This is where it all really began! How nostalgic. It's incredible how far you've come!

[hellspark]

The FT Flyer is a very nostalgic plane for me! My dad took me to an AMA expo in Indianapolis when I was young, and I got to make a little rubber-powered Delta Dart. Years later, I learned to fly RC on the FT Flyer.

[Dave]

The way Josh Bixler says "Hi!" is great.

[brunocorredato]

I would like to congratulate you all. Weekly watch your videos. They are very good! Today will initiate the construction of the FT plane with the setup that you guys showed! Tanks a Hobby King and Flite Test! Big hug from Brazil!

[brunocorredato]

I would like to congratulate you all. Weekly watch your videos. They are very good! Today will initiate the construction of the FT plane with the setup that you guys showed! Tanks and Hobby Flite Kink Test! Big hug from Brazil!

[DelDredd]

Nice BluDart, got one myself i built 2 years ago, still flies well.
I put my servos a bit further back and battery sits more or less mid wing position.
If you add a little more dihedral, it will roll in a similar manner to a Nutball.
I only fly mine outside as no indoor around here.
BW 1300 and 9X5 on 2 cells, I only use a 10 amp esc as well, 18 is way over spec and adds unnessary weight, lighter flies better as they say.

Enjoy your vids, keep it up

[shelviahall]

Really liked this episode. The heater landing was awesome lol! Great job Josh!

[HobbyKingOfficial]

HOT GLUE!
Great episode, we love scratchbuilds!

[yurionabike]

My first ever rc plane build. It's time to build it again, after all these years! I have all the parts in my ebay cart, now foam board

[mackenzierob]

Gotta say... this FT Flyer is an absolute hoot to fly! Cheap, easy to build and fabulous fun to fly; what is not to like?

[CJVideoProductions]

Having built and flown both with my kids, they had a lot better success with the FT Flier. The build is a teeny bit more involved, but if you get it together nice and square it flies GREAT!

[RonALampman]

Josh, are you going to put up with that? Josh set you up Josh! Josh removed a screw from the control horn and probably moved the horn after he flew it while he said he was dumbing it down Josh! I wouldn't trust Josh.. Uh.. Josh! I'm getting confused! Ha ha ha! Keep up the good work Joshes, you guys are a riot! I'm currently making a printable scale of my scratch build F-22. Should I shoot a PDF to you when I finish? Take care guys and Happy flying!

[MyBigThing]

1:52 IS interesting and SHOULD BE talked about if you choose to include it in your content...note I have to Google and read ...ugh lol

[claudiowarrens]

Josh Scott was such a great character.

[mmmbcn]

Yay, scratchbuilds! You should throw in the specific links to parts and plans in the description.

[CorellisMandolin]

Ive seen all of your episodes and they are great . Something about the combination of you two just works<3 . I was just thinking you guys could get a traditional 4channel trainer with a trainer cord and do a hour or so a day and within a week he could probably solo . You could use the WIlga 2000 or the Durafly Cessna 182 . Hobbyking sells both of those planes ! I believe it would make a good episode as well . Good luck.

[hiyawathen]

Love that plane!! Thanks for the part list! Your videos are awesome, keep up the great work!!

[snapnvideo]

That intro still goes as hard as the first time I saw it

[FliteTest]

They are both really good. The nutball is easier to build though.

[Spicks]

Good work guys .. I have been scratch building things like this for the last 2 years .... So much fun to be had
Now then Who has nicked Josh's silly hat .. I thought they was inseperable....lol ;o)