FliteTest Versa Wing

[Eric]

Finally got around to scratch building a Flite Test model from dollar store foamboard. I have to say I am simply AMAZED! The most time consuming part was tracing and cutting all the pieces (I really need to make friends with someone who has a big laser cutter ha) Once everything is cut it glues together really quickly. When completed these things are TOUGH! I can't believe how resilient it seems. It should take some hits very well. I did the "blunt nosed" Versa conversion which allows for more room for FPV and cmera/OSD equipment.

It is CRAZY tail heavy! Even with a 3300 3S battery and a GoPro Hero2 up front I still needed to add a bunch of weight to the nose. That will be better later when I get the video transmitter and OSD installed.

I 3D printed the motor mount and servo horns. As well I wanted a mount for the Lipo and Gopro but I could not find a design for this. As a result I designed one and it is now on Thingiverse for all to enjoy. The mount doubles as a skid plate for the nose/belly.














Cheers!

[StevenKiberton]

Looking sweet there Eric

[Glytch]

Looks great! Cant wait for a maiden! Although next time, it might help to take a little more time laying down the tape Id be interested in how this thing would handle having some retractable landing gear under it. I've seen these things hand launched, and it always scares me a little Quite a bit of weight and a pretty large prop being tossed around.

[Eric]

Yeah the tape is crap but I kinda did it on purpose. If I made it all purdy- I would be nervous and hesitant etc. This way- ugly planes people dont tend to care much. And are generally more impressive

Thanks guys!