Tim McKay | Lite Ranger Stagger Wing RC Airplane @TimMcKay56 | Uploaded 3 years ago | Updated 1 hour ago
Lite Ranger Stagger Wing RC Airplane
This video covers the design, construction and test flight of my Lite Ranger stagger wing RC model airplane design. QCAD plans (DXF file) are available here:
drive.google.com/drive/folders/1JUTdN0ZhLaqLTDGAJmxw5NcFExS7o4EQ?usp=sharing
The Lite Ranger stagger wing uses 3/16" foam board for the majority of construction, with one piece of 1/16" ply for the firewall. Hot glue is used to assemble the model.
The stagger wing layout is inspired by the Beech Stagger Wing airplane produced in the 1030s. T he stagger wing arrangement means the top wing is placed further behind than the bottom wing. Wingspan is 30 inches, and the wing is completely flat (i.e. no airfoil) with no dihedral.
A key design element for this scratch built RC design is the top wing has a slight amount of positive incidence which is built into the fuselage plan side view. Top wing is glued into place and the bottom wing is held on my rubber bands.
The plane can be constructed in a day and presents no challenges to the new plane builder. The plane flies very well as you can see in the video.
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
Components:
Park 250 motor (www.StevensAero.com)
7x3.5 prop
2 cell lipo
Spektrum AR620 receiver
Hitec HS40 servos
10 amp ESC
Weight: 6.8 ounces
Chapters
00:00 - Intro
00:30 - Start of construction
04:04 - Wing details
05:33 - Tape covering
08:45 - Maiden flight
11:41 - Closing thoughts
Lite Ranger Stagger Wing RC Airplane
This video covers the design, construction and test flight of my Lite Ranger stagger wing RC model airplane design. QCAD plans (DXF file) are available here:
drive.google.com/drive/folders/1JUTdN0ZhLaqLTDGAJmxw5NcFExS7o4EQ?usp=sharing
The Lite Ranger stagger wing uses 3/16" foam board for the majority of construction, with one piece of 1/16" ply for the firewall. Hot glue is used to assemble the model.
The stagger wing layout is inspired by the Beech Stagger Wing airplane produced in the 1030s. T he stagger wing arrangement means the top wing is placed further behind than the bottom wing. Wingspan is 30 inches, and the wing is completely flat (i.e. no airfoil) with no dihedral.
A key design element for this scratch built RC design is the top wing has a slight amount of positive incidence which is built into the fuselage plan side view. Top wing is glued into place and the bottom wing is held on my rubber bands.
The plane can be constructed in a day and presents no challenges to the new plane builder. The plane flies very well as you can see in the video.
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
Components:
Park 250 motor (www.StevensAero.com)
7x3.5 prop
2 cell lipo
Spektrum AR620 receiver
Hitec HS40 servos
10 amp ESC
Weight: 6.8 ounces
Chapters
00:00 - Intro
00:30 - Start of construction
04:04 - Wing details
05:33 - Tape covering
08:45 - Maiden flight
11:41 - Closing thoughts
