Comments on: Build A Flying Wing For Less Than $5

By: TheHobbyGuy

TheHobbyGuy — Mon, 07 Dec 2009 12:39:16 +0000

Hi. If you Google Elevon Sizing you will find some very technical answers, but if you are building a foamy, try the full length of the chord first. If its too much, you can either reduce the throw of the servos or reduce the size of the elevon.

By: Chang

Chang — Sat, 05 Dec 2009 19:35:42 +0000

Hi, i have a question and need ur flying wing expertise. how exactly do i size the elevons? is there a specific formula to do so? if not, is there a reason why the chord and length of the elevons are sized to taht size?

Thank you, please email me back with reply.

By: JimBowers

JimBowers — Mon, 05 Jan 2009 01:32:24 +0000

I got a chance to fly one of these at the Burningman festival last year were a flying club had about a dozen of them. They had several of them that were “outlined” in a neon wire called EL Wire (electro luminescent light wire) powered by a nine volt battery that allowed you to fly in pitch darkness…. what a totally cool UFO effect!!!! It was amazing! Especially at a Hippy fest! They were trippin! (You can check out EL wire at coolneon.com).
Hey, thanks for the plans!
Jim

By: TheHobbyGuy

TheHobbyGuy — Sat, 08 Nov 2008 13:18:26 +0000

I could work as a glider. You will need some weight up front probably to balance it out. Maybe some clay or something. If its totally unpowered and no RC, you could hold the elevons in place with some tape or something. Then just adjust you elevons and refix the tape.

By: Sammuel

Sammuel — Wed, 22 Oct 2008 04:46:45 +0000

Just starting out with building the wing. Never flew an RC. Can I build it as a glider first or rubber band motor to get the feel of it? Will it work in this form.

By: TheHobbyGuy

TheHobbyGuy — Mon, 02 Jun 2008 14:14:57 +0000

Thanks. I think it woudl work. I have a Firebird sitting in the basement – same principle as the Aerobird and I think I may try it too – good idea!

By: Mike Bauer

Mike Bauer — Sun, 01 Jun 2008 21:31:29 +0000

Cool article. I am still a bit of neophyte and am still learning the basics. I am thinking of cannibilizing a FLyZOne Aerobird Challenger for parts. Do you think this will work I am mostly worried that this is truly “elevon” control

Mike

By: TheHobbyGuy

TheHobbyGuy — Fri, 23 May 2008 12:16:11 +0000

If you use a prop saver you are usually ok. The prop is held on with a rubber o-ring so it has some flex. In this setup i use a regular prop shaft collet adapter, but not problems, the motor can swing free enough and the prop is is flexible so if anything the prop bends a bit.

By: Jay

Jay — Fri, 23 May 2008 11:54:32 +0000

I love your plans for the electric foamie wing.
I have been planning to do a similar project.

My question is, have you ever had problems with the propeller hitting the ground and bending the motor shaft or damaging the motor mount?
seems like even with throttle down, prop it still going to be turning.

Jay

By: jubayer

jubayer — Thu, 24 Apr 2008 10:45:25 +0000

please send me the details so that i can make a flying
delta wing in home by my self hand make.
thank you
jubayer