Simple Delta and Sumo

[Bravedan 106]

Given that people belatedly seem to have got into the FireFly, here's a couple more oddity planes which deserve consideration.

 

Firstly, I was asked where you get EPP sheet from. Well there is Avicraft, but they only have black carbon loaded EPP, which is significantly heavier, marginally stiffer, and difficult to decorate without adding LOADS of weight.

 

Foam from here:-

 

http://www.flyingwings.co.uk/store/index.php?cPath=87

 

Is the real deal, light and strong enough.

 

 

Now two suggestions for cheap easy to build EPP foam planes that are a HOOT:-

 

1.) The Simple Delta

 

http://www.rcgroups.com/forums/showthre ... mple+delta

 

The Simple Delta, designed by a friend, is pretty quick with a range down to hover performance on only the same cheap motor as the FireFly, SP A2204, and a 500mAh 3S, copes really well with wind. If you can't build one of these in an evening there's no hope for you. Good Outdoors, pylon racer indoors!

 

2.) The Sumo

 

http://www.rcgroups.com/forums/showthre ... light=sumo

 

The Sumo, and particularly the Mini-Sumo, is a fine "back garden" capable outdoor/indoor stunter with vertical take off and considerable high alpha slow fly potential! Bit more build skill required, but well worth the effort, as slow rolls are SO much fun, as is the challenge of landing back vertically!!

[hotrod 0]

Hi Dave

Going to have a go at the Simple Delta, what thickness EPP did you use 6mm????

Rod

[Bravedan 106]

8/9 mm .............

[Bravedan 106]

http://www.giantcod.co.uk/a2204-1400kv- ... 02436.html

 

http://www.giantcod.co.uk/charge-loong- ... 04354.html

 

http://www.giantcod.co.uk/high-speed-st ... p-234.html