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Yup you’re correct. Toss using wing is more challenging than hand thrown. Problem with toss: 1) not enough speed 2) can turn it upside down But it’s a fun hobby. Have fun flying!

@@kibbycabbit we’ve maidened similar plane recently (same wingspan, similar weight and racestar 2306 2300kV motor with 5043 3 blade prop and 3 s battery). Goes straight up on 2/3 throttle. Perhaps your motor was too slow? Regarding flipping over, we’ve found that setting up higher idle in iNav helps a lot. Also if you throw from the right side (holding the left wing) it helps to have prop/motor rotation reversed (the torque counteracts the turning force from the throw)

“Wings Simulator” for Windows

Yes I use flight controller. It has gyro and accelerometer.

Hello, I use SpeedyBee F405 WING APP. It pairs with DJI Goggles 2 (or you can with DJI Integra Goggles). All information will overlay on screen in goggles giving you all the necessary data like battery, location, etc. For this plane, I use ELRS with TBS Mambo transmitter. I normally use TBS Crossfire but the antenna is kinda too big so had to stick with ELRS for smaller antenna.

hows the ASA performance turn out?

Haven’t explored in that yet.

This video was recorded from O3 air unit. I set the video parameters to 4K@60fps at 1/60 shutter speed with ND16 filter.

Components used in the wing: - HappyModel ExpressLRS - SpeedyBee F405 WING APP - CaddxFPV Vista with Polar Starlight - Flywoo mini 10th gen GPS - BLHeli_32 45A ESC - XING PRO-E 2207 1800kV Next build if destroyed from crash, next component change: - XING PRO-E 2208 2450kV (higher RPM - improved auto launch) What’s changed in iNAV with 1800kV: Idle throttle to 1850 Launch throttle to 2000 With 2450kV, test above values. If excessive, try 1400 idle and 1800 launch. That’ll ease on ESC, motor, and battery.

@@kibbycabbit I'm building this right now and having motor issues. What exact ESC are you using and what type of battery? I have the same FC. Thank you!

@@Monty_FPV What's wrong with it? Does it not spin or spin too slow? In my build, I use SkyStarsRC Uranus F4 32bit 35A ESC with iFlight XING-E Pro 2207 1800kV. Motor data sheet says 1800kV can be powered by 3S to 6S. Also if you choose higher RPM rate, 2450kV can use 3S to 6S as well. If you wanna get 2450kV, you can use either 35A or 45A ESC. If you plan to move ESC to different wing in future, maybe get 45A so it's future proof.. it's some grams heavier.

@@Monty_FPV Additionally. any ESC will do. Just make sure you get one that says 35A of any brand. I picked SKyStar Uranus F4 because it has BLHeli_32 which I can program it using BLHeli configurator. Very useful, for example, some ESC are preprogrammed to cut off if it detects low voltage.. Some other ESCs may have it already turned off by default. For example, Lithium-Ion Polymer (Lion) can continue until 3.0V each cell. Don't want ESC to disarm thinking I discharge battery too much.

@@kibbycabbit Good looking out! Got the hobby wing platinum thinking it was boss but it is apparently pwm/standard protocol only so it makes my motor run horribly with an FC. Getting an ESC with dshot support and blheli_32 seems the way to go! Thanks!

Used PLA Aero profile and fine tuned from Bambu Lab article about RC airplanes then saved to new custom profile. Helix has two printing configurations. One that will not have bottom and top layers. Both will use vase mode. I use PETG for all other pieces. Ie: motor mount, landing sled, battery mount pad, etc.

Thank you. Yes. It’s an OSD for DJI Goggles. I’m sure it’ll look better on HDZero and DJI Goggles V2 using WTFOS firmware. Ok I’ll post my CLI lines for the OSD soon.

Glad to hear that! Painting is fun and challenging

@@kibbycabbit ooo really but than I am very proud of me because I can it. When you want we can both doing that and win money. I hope you make this not next time. Because my ACE VULTURE is very big and long 45 m. Have a great day my friend. See you next time. 👍

First crash, incorrect motor protocol, my ESC was old model, accidentally set to DShot600 where it only could do either Standard or OneShot125. So motor didn’t spin after throw. Second crash, I picked 2207 1800kV motor using 5x5 prop. To my miscalculation, it spun at low speed at 50% throttle. 2207 1800kV was meant for 6S battery. I used 4S which reduced thrust to weight. Third throw, increased idle throttle to 1850 (88%). Increased launch throttle to 2000 (100%). Changed motor delay to 100 (0.1s). Default was 500 (0.5s). For my next launch, I’m thinking maybe do 2000 at idle throttle which would help my toss. So it could go up in air better. But be aware of battery sag or ESC for continuous current draw. My motor could pull as much as 30A so I got 35A ESC. My configurations are mostly defaults.

@@kibbycabbit thank you, very detailed, i think it will be better if you mention mistakes in the video, it will be useful documentation.

Great feedback. Thank you!

Too heavy but something close just got released by Bambu Lab called ASA Aero.

lets see

It’s a whole different world. Yes it’s another hobby to get into. Too much fun. I recommend getting one that says PNP. Avoid KIT. Once you get hang and wanna assemble from scratch, get kit. Maybe Nano Goblin is a good start. Happy flying!

@@kibbycabbit thank you for the advice I will certainly check it out. 3D printing is also awesome you have a great bit of kit 👍

Thanks Kazriko! Absolutely!! Have you worked on any quad or fixed wing lately? :D

@@kibbycabbit I've only flown some prebuilt two-bladed counterrotating helicopters and quad-drones myself. never any fixed wing.

@@kazriko Ah! If you have a PC, check out Wings Simulator for Windows. Seeing if you enjoy it before getting into that. :D

Totally. Love the colours I put on first print. 🫠

Yes, with many hours put in. I also learnt that you got to learn way more with mistakes and learn less with less mistakes.

@@kibbycabbit so true!! :D

Thanks!! It’s has been a fun project. Learnt more about iNAV and make one from scratch.

Thanks! That was flown with Hee Wing Ranger T-1 with VTOL upgrade as well as new Diatone Roma L5 deadcat 5”

Very close. It’s Insta360 ONE R using dual lenses (fully 360° video then reframe forward with 30° tilting up