I started a new project with a buddy of mine, this is our first time doing a plane, let alone flying an rc plane so i think it s going to be fun and challenging, the entire plane is built from foam sheets, so it flies slow but can do flips and rolls, this layout can be configured as a 4 channel or a 3 channel for an easier control, so its a good trainer, if we manage to crash (i promise we will) we can do all the repairs ourselves so that is a big plus. After tons of research (and yes lots of guessing hehehe) I selected the brushless motors, ESCs, props, batteries and servos. ooohh and also the 6 channel receivers, believe it or not its quite complicated to get the right combination between prop size, the power of the motor, combined with the ESCs amps ratings, battery discharge rate and total weight of everything plane included, I honestly have no idea if its going to fly or work because this is not a kit, everything is purchased from different websites and different countries but that doesn't mean we are not going to try.
According to my calculations my goal weight in order for mine to fly correctly is 250-265grams, mine will be a 4 channel configuration, that means an extra servo for rudder and I have a more powerful motor so its slightly heavier.
My buddies plane need 210-230grams total weight to fly, he is doing a 3 channel layout and a less powerful motor for ubber beginner mode.
The design was made by "Chara" from rcgroups.com, the pictures are examples of other people that have built and modified his original layout.













