How to Build the FT LongEZ // Build

[@FliteTestTech]

FREE PLANS: forum.flitetest.com/index.php?resources/ft-longez.37/ Select "DOWNLOAD" on the right below the social media buttons

[@superskullmaster]

Flite Test Tech you guys should do a 50% larger version.

[@kevinletica3709]

@@superskullmaster b

[@msmolly3082]

This was by far one of the best instruction videos I have seen anywhere.

[@Phlats2811]

Josh is like the Bob Ross of making diy planes!

[@Gantorin]

I was just saying this to myself yesterday... funny :D

[@TheActionBastard]

There are no mistakes. Just happy accidents? :P We're just gonna put this little airplane in this happy cloud here...

[@gracklefpv8811]

“There are no mistakes, just happy accidents” *puts wing on backwards* “ok this airplanes will just fly backwards now”

[@Phlats2811]

Grackle FPV 😂

[@davezuchero9889]

Hilarious! You're absolutely right. "And using your razor cut cut the bevel...just like that. Then repeat the same process on the other side." Love it!

[@mickerdoodle51]

Well, I'm 70 and my grand son 10, your tutorial is so good, Were going to give this a shot. Thank you...

[@kevinfinkel5536]

Josh's calm cadence as he explains what to do is just like listening to Bob Ross. Relaxing yet informative.

[@supraking85]

Started diy building this as a glider this morning. Luckily it took me ages to cut out so glad this came out as I was about to start gluing. My first plane. Plan on rc at some point. But for now off to find some soft grass. Cheers guys

[@MSmith-jf5wo]

For your next build, you might look into the F.T. Mighty Mini Tiny Trainer. For $2 Bucks worth of foam, 20 cents worth of glue, and you can have TWO planes - - - One a Glider, and the other an R/C Plane. (Both fly GREAT, and easy to build. The R/C can even have Ailerons built into the wing, after you get good at "2-Stick Flying"...Watch the video first).

[@supraking85]

@@MSmith-jf5wo oo thanks I'll look into it

[@MSmith-jf5wo]

supraking85 4-Servos, Radio Tx/Rx, Battery, Motor, ESC for the Tiny Trainer came to less than $50 Bucks. (I shopped around, and got some "good deals" on New Everything. Saved enough to buy some foam board and replace my worn out glue gun, too! I don't know if I should post anything on here about where to get "cheap stuff", so I won't... Not on here, anyway! Josh, David and the F.T. Team have done so much for everyone, I don't want to step on any of their "toes"!)

[@gracklefpv8811]

Is that a grom in your profile picture? I’m only 14 years old rn but when I’m old enough I wana get a grom! -happy flying!

[@HuntingCreatures]

This is my plan too. I decided to download and print the templates. Made master templates with thick paper and then transferred to foam. (That way I can re-use the templates for more parts or other plane). Tonight I will cut the foam and glue it together to start as a glider. Then, we will buy the electronics and learn how to fly for first time.

[@greenmeadows2637]

Just flew for the first time after building this! There is no purer drug.

[@DimensionMachine]

My kids and I built a couple yesterday even without the build video right after the plans were released. They fly great as either a glider, or when (over)powered!

[@DavidPeach10]

Can you give a link to where you found the plans? None of the normal places are showing it for me. It should be on a "resources" tab on this page, but no resources. store.flitetest.com/flite-test-longez-electric-airplane-kit-760mm-flt-1060/p797242

[@DavidPeach10]

Top right of this page has a download link to the plans: forum.flitetest.com/index.php?resources/ft-longez.37/

[@MSmith-jf5wo]

Best overall "Total Information" video you have made, in my opinion. You, Mister, are the best instructor on the Internet, bar-none! (And, I fully appreciate what you and yours have done for the Sport of R/C Models, especially for the younger generation). Good Job, my Friend.

[@gracklefpv8811]

Hey ft! Y’all should make a app for Mobil devices, so I can shop on your store on my phone! Can’t wait to build this little guy!

[@pt3d315]

Thank you Josh! This has meant a lot to my family and myself. We just finished this as a hand toss. Soon I am hoping to have some electronics to play with. Thank you for inspiring!

[@kylewatson577]

Hey flite test! This was my first skratch build plane. Actually my first plane period. I followed the plans. Made the glider to see if i could do it. Then made the rc plane. Gave to my dad for chirstmas. we have flown it acouple times. It flies great. There is a pretty good learning curve on building these planes I would suggest that before you try the RC make the glider a couple times to get into practice before you actually install electronics. My next project is to make the tiny trainer.

[@PBoogerwood]

So great to see you at Flite Fest in Texas. We bought this kit and have it built as a Chuck glider already. Now waiting on power pack and receiver for me to make it RC!!!

[@JS-kq9iw]

Can't wait to build this one. A full size version would be awesome too.

[@hectorsantana3220]

I think you can scale up the plans, then add larger servos and motor and ESC

[@JS-kq9iw]

@@hectorsantana3220 Good idea, I was looking through the forums and I found someone who had already scaled it up to 36".

[@chuckkaspersdad6072]

@@JS-kq9iw Link?

[@nadeemimran6295]

Thanks for all the replies Three plans instead of one for beginner builders great!

[@Sahil-yy3fi]

I'm falling in love with this plane 😍

[@jeffvenable3845]

I watched the whole thing before my son and i build it. Awesome :)

[@wyrefpv9553]

Lmao I've just made one of these this morning! Lol there wasn't this build video but once again boys you have made it so so so easy to put together that I didn't need video for this one. Now I've just got to wait for the 15/20mph winds to bugger off and I can fly it! Thanks lads! P.s I've already got the fpv gear that's going in it! Hehehe it's just begging to be flown fpv! Lol 🤘😁

[@specialInspectorII]

Good video once again from the flight test family. Want to thank you guys for inspiring me to get into the hobby. Now I’m broke lol. J/k. I’ve built three or four of your designs. Just for grins. Very easy and has made me make my own stuff. Thanks again.

[@prestonrutherford3997]

Hey Flight Test folks! I wanted to thank the channel and the community for growing flight test to what it is. I've just come across this channel in the last month or so and everyone's excitement (except Joshua Scott) has inspired me to give it a shot. I've been looking for something new to try and this was an awesome combo of low initial investment, educational, high potential reward, and low risk for the dollar tree foam. I talked myself into buying 5 dollar foam from my local hobby store and it turned out to be excessively crumbly, but the plane still turned out beautiful! (I think it may have been some specific of foam board for miniature scene modeling type work; not sure obviously) I just finished the chuck glider build and I'm going to the park to chuck it now. I'll let y'all know how it goes!

[@grammarpolice4179]

Awesome job guys

[@56thSPSk970]

Great job. VERY ENCOURAGING!

[@luizcarlosmatias2022]

ola todos do Flite Test moro no brasil sou fã a muito tempo de vocês gosto muito dos seus videos parabéns!

[@sUASNews]

You legend Josh

[@jerrycovarrubias5149]

Just completed my build and I love it even tho it’s not rc

[@nadeemimran6295]

Excellent build video

[@gracklefpv8811]

When mine comes in the mail I’m gunna make the ft-long-FPV-EZ 😆😆😆 haha this week if gunna feel really long waiting!

[@brixgamez]

This video is essential stoner viewing. So good. :)

[@MCsCreations]

Amazing work! Beautiful airplane! 😃

[@MrTarsiss]

Would love to see a scratch build video from beginning to end. Doesn't have to be this one, just a pick a plane to fly a plane video from scratch.

[@firstpersonq2346]

Great job 😍

[@kylejohnson6951]

Great build video and plans except for the fact that mine crashed within 5 seconds and broke. Not sure why.

[@JamesW81]

Awesome tutorial Bix, also love your wedding ring! What's it made from?

[@joshuamelvin]

James W tungsten! My wife got it for me for our 15th anniversary :-)

[@JamesW81]

@@joshuamelvin awesome! I get married in 5 weeks and mine is tungsten carbide. Black with a rose gold ring around it.

[@superskullmaster]

Square wasn’t level for the first winglet

[@MSmith-jf5wo]

I saw that, and then he had a piece of foam scrap under the tail end of the Square, when he glued the second winglet! (I'm sitting here squirming in my chair yelling "NO! NO! Josh...!) Haha! He IS the best though, and I know how hard it is to get everything "just right" when making a recording! (I might just have to try one of these, before I make the Q-9 Reaper!)

[@foamdataservices]

This is a good build for younger makers if you pre cut the parts, however the canards are prone to being ripped off on landing. I have designed a small reinforcement piece in 1mm Styrene sheet that helps with this, I used the canard plan at 80% then took the root area and the first half of each canard. Other than that they fly great as chuck gliders. Can we get the band launched jets from the STEM package as free downloads? I could make tons of those.

[@mylesspear]

Have Vari-Viggen plans to boot. This’ll be a nice addition!

[@dos4gwexe]

Just did my maiden flight and it flies great! Only problem I'm having is with the prop nut wanting to come off due to the direction the motor spins. Why didn't the kit come with CCW props?

[@everythingrc5652]

What is the width of the foam

[@Uriel767]

your the best

[@skippy628]

I only have cardboard will it still work???

[@Unionboggle]

Awesome video Josh. Question, thoughts on how to incorporate a small forward-facing camera?

[@MrEbringman]

Very good build video, do you think it will fly slow enough to fly in the Gym this winter?

[@uniqueviewer7532]

Love you flight test

[@CarminesRCTipsandTricks]

Great "EZ" Design Josh!! Looks like the perfect second, or even first Plane, for the guy who doesn't want everyone else's Cub. 😱😜 I prefer takeoffs and landings.... This was Designed (the 1:1 anyway) for Tricycle Landing Gear. Where would be the best place to put the Main Gear, for easy Takeoff, but not so sharp as to clip the Prop? I hope someone can help.... ~ Carmine

[@CarminesRCTipsandTricks]

@@eulachonfish Thanks for all that! Valuable info! 👍👍 I know I'm in for WORK.... In 1:1, I only flew Tricycle Landing Gear Aircraft. I'm too used to it. I have two other options - front Tractor Motor, or an EDF. As far as Nose Gear is concerned, it's just a matter of another Servo (which can be Tiny!). Since this is an Elevon Aircraft, it would need it's own Channel..... I didn't say it would be EASY!! 😜

[@jamesjun5515]

is the receiver 4 channel or 6

[@towellie]

@44:00 :D Where can I get them 3 channel batteries you mentioned! hahaha

[@dolan008]

Hey Guys,...Can you Build LARGE VERTION of the FT LongEZ!!! I would buy one!! For sure!!

[@dolan008]

NICE!! I have been looking for one of those!! But...C`mon....Do a BIGGER ONE......40 size, Good Job!!

[@cadenlipari1202]

When will they be in stock???

[@jacobmine5477]

I did it, from scratch it take me a bit more of 45 minutes, like 3 hours, but i did'it, it look the same, tomorrow first flite (crash) test ;) !

[@thilinanh8938]

Thanks flight test.

[@jlions72]

I know I am not going to get an answer from you guys .!..but here goes,""""Can this long-easy be built into a giant plane with wing length about 6 foot wide ../ would this work ...do you know ....? I want to put landing gear on this and have it be able to take off by its self with out throwing it ../ well what do you think guys ..?

[@amalshades]

Is this plane made out of depron sheet

[@kennethwallace34]

When would you paint it before you put it together or after. It would be nice to see a decoration video, like paint type and other stuff.

[@JamesW81]

If it was me i'd do it once built but with the motor out. Acrylic primer spray can would work pretty well as base coat for covering tape and glue.

[@MSmith-jf5wo]

I wouldn't want to have to glue to something that is already painted... Paint PEELS...! Haha!

[@GingerBuddz]

45:25 pro tip: squares only work if the base is flat on the table.

[@jptowle007]

Do you still offer this as as fast build kit? I didn't see it in your store

[@rollerskates1300]

Awesome plane & build, where do I get the foam sheets from if I want to scratch build a new design plane?

[@sillydronevalley539]

Well I don't know where to find that safelly on the internet, but me I buy them at a local art shop :D

[@hectorsantana3220]

I do not know where you live Pierre, but here in the US we go to the local Walmart, Michaels or best place the Dollar Store or Dollar General. Look for Adams Foam board. Usually 1 dollar a sheet. Hope that helps. If you are someplace other than the US, try Amazon or Ebay.

[@HuntingCreatures]

If you have a RFamily Dollar store near you, they have it. Probably not in the same brown color.

[@pocketzoo4689]

are you able to put landing gear on this plane?

[@aleksandarsovagovic5416]

Is everything include in the power kit a for connecting the radio?

[@AhmadRifai-pq5fv]

where did you buy the foam board?

[@thomasjewell6951]

WHERE CAN I BUY THE THIS KIT? I HAVE TRIED YOUR APP FOR BUYING THE KIT FORM TO NO AVAILE. THANK YOU.

[@spacetraveler3286]

Hi guys. Learning to fly can be hard. I find these small planes are to hard to learn with, can't see them, wind etc. A much bigger version would be awsome. Also us beginners can't throw and fly, we need landing gear. Can this kit be made to those specs. Any help would be appreciated 👍

[@sohamchandwadkar4790]

Could we use a 2204 and 9gram servos?

[@GnarlsGnarlington]

Is this a kit?

[@jackcritchley4041]

The normal battery is 85grams would a 120 gram battery be fine?

[@Jonnyknoxville1983]

Hello FT Team, what is the Print Size for the Tiled Plans? Thx.. :)

[@paulojorge4522]

How big is it and if I can build polionadas? answer me please !

[@tynerpjnukes8277]

So I noticed the plans don’t have measurements, so do I print them on paper or do I go somewhere to print it

[@randomnessx3597]

I tried building one without the build video it was a mistake time to try again

[@shutupfish1619]

Hey how would I have to adjust for a dreadnaught 3000 battery

[@burhanaftab8234]

Can we use 9 gram servo ? Instead of 5 g

[@trif55]

Whats everyone's All Up Weight? I've got a 1500 2s battery and a 2205 motor and English Westfoam Foamboard and I'm at 350g

[@superskullmaster]

Right pushrod looked short

[@superskullmaster]

Nice

[@R0d0d3ndr0n]

What is that ring on Josh's hand made out of? Do anyone know?

[@antlertmw]

so, my propeller was reversed so it pulled the power pod out of it's slot(because I forgot to secure it with the skewer) and it lacerated my left hand.(I'm right handed)

[@zsupanc]

GREIT JOB

[@cathytorrado3782]

Can I use a rubber band-powered propeller for a Chuck Glider?

[@theboostedbass5297]

Cathy Torrado did you ever try it?

[@diegochaucagallegos9173]

How many KVs is the motor?

[@mitchlubin6385]

im going to build about 20 of these as gliders for my grandsons 8 birthday party as place cards for his friends. each glider will have the kids names on them i was going to use the flite test foam board but at the time to purchase they are out of stock so going to use dollar tree foam board instead to save me the extra money... great job on the building series Josh

[@cristiansoare8456]

What battery do you use?

[@michaelplaskett2947]

i want to build one but with an edf motor !!!!!

[@brandonwhite9270]

Where did you get the circuit from?

[@hellcrafter5965]

Which pdf should i download? there's 4 and i don't know which one to print

[@jeobryan6330]

has anyone tried fpv on the longez?

[@SharphandXeno]

Gonna see if I can get a 40mm edf in there

[@smithy6611]

This kinda misses the point of the canard. The forward "wing" should be controlled. The idea is that if you lose liftt on the canard. You pitch down thereby not losing lift on the main wing. Miss for showing benefits and losses of different designs

[@wyattclove5524]

So @ flite test tech, how much would it cost for a FULLY assembled one of these w/engine and remote, not because I'm lazy, but because I drink at putting things together (even if there is an easy guide like there is here)

[@wyattclove5524]

Stink*

[@wyattclove5524]

Not drink

[@jawzxy2942]

Cool plane but where are the free plans?????????

[@jamesbradshaw79]

forum.flitetest.com/index.php?resources/ft-longez.37/

[@techdiyer5290]

in ur face lol

[@techdiyer5290]

on their website at the bottom of home

[@wyattclove5524]

In the description

[@akchannel3006]

CAN YOU MAKE DELIVERY TO INDIA ???

[@djnarwhale1277]

Helpful tip- don't run out of hot glue (It happened to me)

[@1pacrip86]

why cant your use a four cell

[@myrskyjee2067]

What is sheapest controller what is good and does controller come in kits

[@JamesW81]

You will need to buy a controller seperately. Price depends on quality and function, but you can pick up cheap ones on ebay.... type in 4 or 6 channel rc transmitter. 4 channels would be ample for this build, 6 would give you more functionality if you decided to go further into the hobby.

[@MSmith-jf5wo]

You can get 4-channel Radio Tx / Rx for under $35 Bucks, and a LOT better one with 6-channels w/Rx for around $40 to $50 Bucks. (I bought a couple of the FlySky ones in 6 channel and 10 channel, and am fully satisfied. But you can shop around for used ones, too! Everybody "upgrades" sooner or later!) Find a club, and they can help you a BUNCH...!

[@JamesW81]

@@MSmith-jf5wo I was looking at flysky ones, waant sure if they would be any good with them being so cheap. Would you recommend?

[@MSmith-jf5wo]

I have 4, 6, and 10 Channel FlySky Transmitters, and nearly a dozen Receivers. I've only had one problem with any of them, and they sent me a new Transmitter/Receiver for $0.00 Bucks. (Banggood, with free shipping). Everybody in the club flies with DSMX stuff, so I'm kinda an "Outcast"..! I think it is all according to what your wallet can "Handle"! Haha! (One thing about the FlySky Transmitters is: You can get an "add-on" that goes on the back, and fly most of your hobby-grade drones! I'm now down to 34 drones, but I'm making up with R/C Planes!) Haha! Remember this: You have to PAY for what you get, but not necessarily GET what you PAY for! Haha!

[@MSmith-jf5wo]

PS: I haven't had a need of more than 6 channels...YET, that is! Haha!

[@rodneyalan8535]

Tripple fuselage plane

[@oscardanielquintananoguera6316]

Please, make a plane with turbine jet

[@mustafa4453]

Like you 3

[@sardorm.288]

Mine turned out to be a falling peace of failure

[@nadeemimran6295]

Free build plans ?

[@DavidPeach10]

I've been eagerly looking for them since yesterday. People say they have downloaded and built it, but I can't find the plans. :-(

[@sewing1243]

According to what I've found so far after a search online on the Flite Test Store page for the LongEZ (store.flitetest.com/flite-test-longez-electric-airplane-kit-760mm-flt-1060/p797242) there is supposed to be a link (in about the middle of the page) labeled "RESOURCES" that would take you to the download page(s) for the plans. For whatever reason the webpage doesn't have that link yet.

[@sewing1243]

PS: I just found this page: www.flitetest.com/articles/ft-longez-release but I still couldn't find a link to the plans.

[@sewing1243]

PSS: I just posted a question on when on the Flite Test facebook page. Hopefully they'll get back to me.

[@DavidPeach10]

sewing1243 This is where I expect it to be: store.flitetest.com/flite-test-longez-electric-airplane-kit-760mm-flt-1060/p797242 But not there in my browser. I suspect it is a web caching issue. That some of us aren't getting the newest version of the page yet.

[@faktionfpv3590]

I'm gonna put an fpv camera on it

[@jonovanreglos4638]

Dang I don't have a channel thing to plug it in to :(