Uploaded February 2012 | Updated September 2026, 2 weeks ago
A simple to build 30" fun little plane made entirely of Dollar Tree foamboard, packing tape, and hot glue. Easy to fly and capable of basic aerobatics, probably a good second plane for newbies. Takes about 2-3 hours to build start to finish.
Specifications:
length: 30"
wingspan: 30"
empty weight: 460g (16oz)
AUW with 2200mAh 3s pack: 650g (23oz)
wing chord: 6 1/2" total
tail surfaces chord: 4" total
horizontal stabilizer span: 14"
vertical stabilizer height: 6"
desired approximate CG location: 10" aft of fuselage nose, corresponding to 25% of wing chord
wing location, leading edge: 8" aft of fuselage nose
(*recommend placing wing at or behind this position*)
powerplant: 200+/- watts, 1000kV to 1400kV, 8-9" prop, 3.8-6 pitch
See my other videos for techniques to build the wing, fuselage, and tail section. Nearly all information needed to build this plane can be found in those videos.
Please let me know of any questions.
A simple to build 30" fun little plane made entirely of Dollar Tree foamboard, packing tape, and hot glue. Easy to fly and capable of basic aerobatics, probably a good second plane for newbies. Takes about 2-3 hours to build start to finish.
Specifications:
length: 30"
wingspan: 30"
empty weight: 460g (16oz)
AUW with 2200mAh 3s pack: 650g (23oz)
wing chord: 6 1/2" total
tail surfaces chord: 4" total
horizontal stabilizer span: 14"
vertical stabilizer height: 6"
desired approximate CG location: 10" aft of fuselage nose, corresponding to 25% of wing chord
wing location, leading edge: 8" aft of fuselage nose
(*recommend placing wing at or behind this position*)
powerplant: 200+/- watts, 1000kV to 1400kV, 8-9" prop, 3.8-6 pitch
See my other videos for techniques to build the wing, fuselage, and tail section. Nearly all information needed to build this plane can be found in those videos.
Please let me know of any questions.
