Explorer

November 2017

Introduction

This plane was built for long range gliding and FPV (First Person View) flying. I get around 20 minutes of flight time with or with out FPV. I also built an FPV swappable nose that is compatible with any plane that uses the explorer core.

Video

Pictures

Picture of FPV Nose!!!

Specifications

Weight Without Battery: 1.08 lbs (493 g)

Center of Gravity: 2.25” (57 mm) from leading edge of wing

Control Surface Throws: 12˚ deflection - Expo 30%

Wingspan: 57 inches (1447 mm)

Recommended Motor: Park 370 – 425, 1000 kv minimum

Recommended Prop: 8 x 4.5 slow fly or 9 x 6 APC prop

Recommended ESC: 20 – 30 amp

Recommended Battery: 2200 mAH 3s minimum

Recommended Servos: (2 – 4) 9 gram servos

Plans

FT Explorer Plans

Airplane Parts

• x1 - HQ Prop Slow Flyer Prop 8x4.5

• x1 - Flite Test Control Horn (20 pieces)

• x1 - Flite Test 23" Push Rods (8)

• x1 - Flite Test Linkage Stoppers (6)

• x1 - FT Elements Reinforcement Discs

• x1 - Flite Test Water-Resistant Foam Board By Adams (50 Pack)

• x1 - Scotch Heavy Duty Shipping Packaging Tape

• x1 - Flite Test 10" Hot Glue Sticks (10)

• x1 - Velcro Tape

• x1 - Rubber Bands

• x1 - Barbecue Skewers

Electronics

• x1 - ZIPPY Flightmax 3000mAh 3S1P 20C Battery

• x1 - EMAX CF2822 1200kV Brushless Motor

• x1 - Turnigy Multistar 20A V2 ESC With BLHeli and 4A LBEC 2-6S

• x2 - Flite Test ES08AII 9g Analog Servo

• x1 - 30CM Servo Lead Extention (JR) 26AWG(10pcs/bag)

• x1 - DX6i 6-Channel DSMX® Transmitter

FPV Nose Parts

• x1 - RunCam Split 2 HD/FPV Camera with Wifi Module and GoPro Quality Lens

• x1 - TBS Unify Pro 5G8 HV (SMA)

• x1 - TBS Triumph 5.8GHz RHCP FPV Antenna Set (SMA)

• x1 - Samsung 64GB 100MB/s (U3) MicroSD EVO Select Memory Card with Adapter (MB-ME64GA/AM)

Tools

• x1 - Flite Test Crafty Kit

• x1 - Pliers