RC Donkey - Details and Dimensions
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- Опубликовано: 19 фев 2015
- This video shows the main dimensions of the EA Donkey RC airplane design. It uses the standards building techniques of the Armin Wing and the foamboard fuselage tube, plus landing gear and cargo bay door. You can email me any additional questions at experimentalairlines@gmail.com
Parts:
Micarta aka FR4 G10 fiberglass reinforced plastic
One source is ePlastics, with great prices but outrageous shipping costs. See this link but do shop around before you order.
www.eplastics.com/Plastic?sear...
Carbon Fiber Plate
I usually buy this from eBay, what I assume to be cutoff scraps from somebody else's larger projects. The 2mm seems to be the most versatile although sometimes you will want 1mm, or 3mm for when real stiffness is needed. Search "carbon fiber plate" or click www.ebay.com/sch/i.html?_from=...
TapeBrothers.com
Carton sealing tape aka packing tape.
www.tapebrothers.com/Colored-C...
Outdoor vinyl tape
www.tapebrothers.com/Tape-Brot...
Servos
Here is a digital metal gear servo I like to use where good speed, acceptable torque, and reliability is important, especially for the elevator and ailerons. Many, many other good options do exist.
Motor
Any decent brushless motor that delivers 300w or better power is OK but this is the one I like. It has plenty of power, is reasonably efficient, and turns a manageable prop - not too big not too small.
www.hobbyking.com/hobbyking/st...
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I'm a noob rc guy. Even I can appreciate the well thought design of your planes! I plan on building a donkey as a test bed for some amateur radio tests that I have in mind. Thanks for the great videos 👍🏻🇺🇸
Ed, that really was fantastic! A while ago, my Dad came to me and tells me that he has an action figure with a parachute that he would like to be able to drop from a plane. He tells me that he'd like to learn to fly rc's. Awesome! I am going to get him a very nice "trainer" type plane and we are currently building a slightly modified version of the "Donkey". When he first mentioned "dropping capabilities", I immediately thought of the "Donkey". I showed him the video and he gave the "thumbs up". So....I'll be flying with my Dad this year and he'll be flying the "Donkey". Take care and, as always, thanks for all the continued tips for foam board planes!!!!
Beautiful model aircraft!
Thanks for the fantastic review, so much details
Nice Video Ed! I have been designing and building my own foam board planes and the 5" cord Armin Wing is my staple. I have not done a tricycle gear plane yet. Nice solution!
Ed, thanks for the videos! I have been following you for the last couple of years. Your ideas have been very helpful.
the wings mounting mechanism is great. 10x for another great video.
Awesome!! Thanks, Ed. This is exactly what I was looking for.
You design+build Very purpussfull planes sir! Been following this channel for ages.. Quite informative!
Cheers & keep up the good work :)
You are a master !!! i build just my first tubolar fuselage this week.... pretty easy !!! all the very best bro !!!!
I really enjoy your videos.( I have learned a great deal from them Thank you)
Great video thanks Ed!
Nice video Ed.
Love your videos I am starting to build a couple of your designs as soon as the weather breaks here in KY I will see how they fly an let you know. George
Thanks Ed. Liked this plane a great deal. I took your measurements and created a set of plans that I emailed to you. I created the plans for two High School RC clubs I work with as a plane each club member could build as their club plane. Also, a number of members in my flying club are building them as well. Feel free to give the plans I sent you out to other watchers of your You Tube channel.
excellent video but the abrupt ending left me wanting more.. you gonna make a part2? :)
great video ed, but just wondering how tall is the firewall.
Can you create a short video on how you balance your planes? Thanks!
Looking forward to build a small scale one, limited room ;)
Great video Ed. Good to see you posting.
The Wood and metal for the wing hold down are awesome idea, Very Strong and easy to do at the field, but way advanced. Be nice to see a video of that but alas, we can't go back in time can we.
Do you think regular PVC sheeting could work for the drop door (I have some on hand) or is it too brittle to hold weight over time. I know it is too brittle for the wing hold down.
The steering assembly for the front wheels, where did you find one like that? It looks different, but might be the angle of the video.
What is the voltage smoothing capacitor for? I mean, I get the title of it, but don't understand why it's there or how you did it. Is it for the extra servos for flaps and such? I have no idea.
Thanks for anything you can answer.
Peace, 👍
SnapPunch Robert, For the wing hold down heres a tip glue cut painters sticks to the inside leading and trailing edges of the wing when first building the wing and then once your finished making it screw the bottom plate to them.
Any flat board should work for the trap door.
Great information, I plan on building one maybe a twin also so I don't have the prop in the video.
G Griffin You know, I think you're right, this might make a really nice twin.
What material used in wings?
Whats the difference between a 5 and 7 inch cord?
what would be weight of this plane //???
What are the dimensions for the fuselage?
What's the chord of the wing?
How are you doing my friend?