Tim McKay | Backyard Flyer and Tape Covering for Newbies @TimMcKay56 | Uploaded 6 months ago | Updated 1 hour ago
Backyard Flyer and Tape Covering for Newbies

This video covers my popular foam board backyard RC model airplane made from 3/16" foam board and hot glue, and how you can use packing tape to easily add a decorative finish.

The plane uses the ParkZone ultra-micro electronics for a total flight weight (with single cell lipo battery) of 1.7 ounces uncovered and 2.2 ounces after the tape. The plane uses three channels of control for rudder, elevator and throttle.

The model handles very well even at the higher flight weight. The tape is very easy to apply and adds a lot to the finished model's appearance.

Here is a link to my YouTube Channel:
youtube.com/c/TimMcKay56

Many thanks in advance for a post of this video on Facebook, it truly helps the channel a lot!
Regards,
Tim

ParkZone electronics:

youtu.be/Erxv9bqzZDw

Original video of the backyard flyer:

youtu.be/EbSDGOMbLB0

Plans for the backyard flyer:

drive.google.com/drive/folders/1xIQUBDZRgFDKUdMJ89kumCO0ogaK4mam?usp=sharing

Chapters

00:00 - Intro
00:24 - Uncovered plane
01:39 - Uncovered flight
02:33 - Covering considerations
05:09 - Covered plane
07:48 - Covered flights
08:58 - Conclusions