Just bought my wing.  Thanks to Oscar's recommendation, I bought the Reptile S800 V2 SKY SHADOW.



This is not my photo, but this is what I will be learning to fly wings with!

I went with the basic model as I will learn to fly it with the 4 channel FrSky R9-Mini RX.  I have plenty of 2204 and 2205 motors and a few 20 and 30 amp ESC's around.  I also ordered a few more of the little 9G micro servos.  I thought about getting the offering with the FC and all that, but will equip it with that sort of electronics as I get it set up for longer range flying.  I am sure there are better selections and would rather save the money for a suite that will allow for iNav!  I also have several VTX's in the spares box and can borrow the camera from The Bug (Swift Micro 2) for now.

I am still building my Pizza Box

You go Kaity!!  Looking forward to following your build and seeing it fly!! 

Awesome....can't wait for the first throw!

(17-Nov-2018, 04:25 AM)Krohsis Wrote: Awesome....can't wait for the first throw!

Oh no...it will have a motor and prop so with a little luck, it should fly and not just get thrown around...LOL

In seriousness, I cannot wait either!  Already have a shipping alert...the basic chassis will be here by end of day, the 23rd

It will likely take me a little bit to get things soldered up, but looking at the schematics for wiring these things lends me confidence I can create a flying wing with what I have and will receive.

That is a perfect choice for a first wing - very durable, so it should stand up for inevitable crashes
Ask me how I know ;D

Fingers crossed for fast delivery!

(17-Nov-2018, 12:07 PM)KonradS Wrote: That is a perfect choice for a first wing - very durable, so it should stand up for inevitable crashes
Ask me how I know ;D

Fingers crossed for fast delivery!

How do you know?  Just asking

Did you "build yours", or did you purchase the PNP version?

Makes it look so simple!

Good luck with your build, and learning to fly it!

Is this your first non-quad-copter? I'm still a bit nervous about buying any type of RC plane...

(17-Nov-2018, 05:32 PM)warchest Wrote: Is this your first non-quad-copter? I'm still a bit nervous about buying any type of RC plane...

Yes. This is my first plane/wing/otq. I am hopeful that my mad flying skills will carry the moment...lol, only time will tell!

Oscar's experience with his first few flights is definitely encouraging ?

So far, the parts list of what I already have...

PDB
Swift 2 Micro
Oscar's Backpack VTX
2206/2300kv motor
30 amp esc (quad)
R9 Mini RX

Parts ordered -

9g micro servos
1800mah 3S pack
30 amp esc (wing specific)

Not sure about flight controllers yet. Will fly it with the 4 pwm channels on the RX for now. No stabalization, but that will create a more immersive learning environment How hard can it be?

(17-Nov-2018, 12:57 PM)kaitylynn Wrote: Did you "build yours", or did you purchase the PNP version?

I built mine with quad parts
I will start a new rebuild thread as soon as new parts arrive (next week).

Your parts list looks fine too, you can start with just the RX - if it flies correctly, you will be sure that it is 100% fine mechanically.

BTW, I used the FC on my first wing ONLY to have a buzzer available on a switch, betaflight stabilized modes havent worked anyway 

Thank you Konrad! I am only starting to consider how I want to set up my flight controller in order to take advantage of GPS. I would love to learn iNav and watching many videos and reading many pilot experiences with it, I suppose it will not be that hard to figure out. For now, the RX will get things aloft and that is my focus.

So, the kit has arrived. 




I was surprised to find a basic FC and ESC in the box.  Some servos are here...cheap ebay ones I bought.  I am considering pulling the RunCam Swift 2 from the 5".  It also has the TBS Unify Pro HV, so some option there.



The ESC is a 30A Flycolor BLHeli Raptor and I have a spare RCX RS2206-2400kv motor.  I think this will make a good combo.  It is a slightly hotter motor than what they list as the stock one.  Their spec says the PNP comes with a 2205-2300kv.

So I have a question on CG.  I was reading that COG should be about 125mm from the nose.  Is this true even if I put a heavier motor on the back?  Like, do I simply add forward ballast to compensate and keep CG at 125mm...or do I have to recalculate CG?

I have no idea how to wire this up yet.  Looking at a few drawings of what others have done, so I think I will get it figured out.


Oh, another question...a silly one really, does it matter which way the prop spins?  Thinking I have props laying around, both CW and CCW.  I know that it has to be a prop that pushes.  Does CW/CCW make any difference as long as it pushes?

Both wings are finished with the struts installed and wing strut holes completed.  



I was looking at camera positions.