How to build a V-Tail Aircraft for Long Range FPV - Silver Eagle

[@ExperimentalAirlines]

I've linked the electronics down here Alternative's to the F405-WING & Recommended Flight Controllers: Matek F405-WTE: s.click.aliexpress.com/e/_Dlk... Matek F411-WSE: s.click.aliexpress.com/e/_Ddw... Matek F411-WTE: s.click.aliexpress.com/e/_Dl1... Racerstar BR3536 950kv Motor: usa.banggood.com/custlink/GDK... Hobbywing 40A ESC: s.click.aliexpress.com/e/_DBK... MG90 Servo's: s.click.aliexpress.com/e/_Dmw... FrSky X8R Receiver: s.click.aliexpress.com/e/_DFC... Eachine TX805 800mW VTx: s.click.aliexpress.com/e/_DFx... Beitian BN-220 GPS: s.click.aliexpress.com/e/_DFN...

[@cjespanola5574]

Hello..what is the angle of incidence..? Thanks..

[@dansam1395]

Great build, I noticed the tape is put in a different direction on the wing build process. My experience is that longitudinal taping helps to reduce the wing flex due to the tension of the tape.

[@hifinsword]

I am wondering if he used the CF rod he used for spacing the strips inside the wing as a spar. If he did, no need for the longitudinal stiffness from the tape. If not, the lengthwise tape would be needed. But maybe only a strip or 2, not the entire covering.

[@daviddavids2884]

it is a simple fact that the darker an aircraft is, the WARMER it will get when flying is sunny conditions.!!!

[@daviddavids2884]

10:44 aileron chord is PART OF the wing chord.! results tend to be less-than optimal when ailerons are 'added to' the trailing edge of a completed wing.

[@daviddavids2884]

12:29 get RID of these things.!

[@robertbrander2074]

Ed at Experimental Airlines got me started in making , 1 dollar foamboard with hot glue , RC Airplanes , over 10 Years ago ! ... I spent a lot of enjoyable time and money since then ! ... Then the Racers and Building Bombers took the Attention ... The Need for Speed and flipped out flying became popular ... Then the Rules and Regulations came in , quashing the whole Hobby ! ... But the Government took over with their Police , Military , Spy and Corporate Drones , now in Common Use .... while the People trying to enjoy the Freedom of Flying , get their Wings , more and more Clipped ! ... Welcome to Amerika ..... Now lineup and take your Flew Shot !

[@erdoctor199]

Always the victim Robert? Just intubated a 30 year old who died of the flu. Grow up and take your drivel somewhere else

[@HAL_9001]

There's 2 kinds of people in the world: 1. Those who never thought we'd see long range drones mage of cardboard taking out airbases. 2. Experimental Airlines subscribers. 😉😁

[@wa389]

Very nice build and thanks for sharing.

[@aotrakstar]

bro it seems you own two channels? amazing.

[@alienbeef0421]

Watched the APD vid, and I realised that this was supposedly the original Peace Drone design.

[@smolbug2975]

2:35 the video didn't show up for me at least, always a safe bet to put mentioned videos links in the description. Thank you! By the way youtube may have messed these up, I've been noticing this on videos from many creators lately.

[@delcopond]

Hello good morning: In one of his videos I have seen a method to transport a flying wing in two halves. Right now I am no longer able to find that video. Would you be so kind as to tell me which video it is from? Do you have a tutorial where you explain how to do it? Thank you very much, kind regards 👍

[@cmb8711]

Great build! What sort of tape is being used? Is it standard duct tape?

[@user-ix8le9rv3r]

Hi very butiful worke we enjoyed it

[@ghostronics-4113]

hi sir ..need some information regarding this design...i need to know the maximum speed, cruising speed, maximum wind resistant etc please

[@digado]

What kind of motor mount is that? I have seen some but they don't seem to have the same dimensions. Following along with this build and building one of my own. Thanks for videos and your great explanations.

[@xhorizon94x]

What type of remote control are you using? How do you make its range reach 10 km?

[@wa389]

2:10 he is using the L9R (FrSky) receiver. These long range planes are frequently waypoint controlled from the flight controller using the iNav software. In other words, iNav can be configured for autonomous flights. In this case he is using the Mateksys 405 Wing flight controller. The other thing to note is that he is using a 600 mW video transmitter, because it is important to step up the power output when flying distance. On top of that you need to position the GPS away from this high powered video transmitter which on a plane of this size should not be a problem.

[@piconano]

Question; Would a cylindrical fuselage make a less draggy plane?

[@CDRaff]

Yes, but it would be exponentially more difficult and time consuming to build. The whole reason these build techniques exist the way that they do is to make building them cheap and easy so that crashing them and iterating on their design isn't an expensive time sink. You can see more elaborate and aerodynamic builds with something like Flite Test's "Master Series".

[@piconano]

@@CDRaff I think not. If you can buy shipping tubes for posters. They come in all sorts of diameters and are cheap as dirt.

[@JohnsOldMercurySite]

@@CDRaff I built one from a poster shipping tube with 1 layer of fiberglass I dont worry about crashes

[@FarmerFpv]

@@piconano Those are heavy.

[@FarmerFpv]

@@JohnsOldMercurySite Those tubes are heavy and by adding fiberglass you are making a flying whale. You defeat the purpose of efficiency. High-wing loading is horrible for long-range.

[@mohammedeid4569]

Can you fly it using only receiver only not flight control ? Am really confused

[@joswelhm]

What is the front of fuselage, large or short part?

[@daviddavids2884]

9:50 CF is HEAVY.!!! USE WOOD. pine or spruce or clear grained poplar.

[@sl66ggehrubt]

WAY COOL EDIT: DO A BARREL ROLL

[@daviddavids2884]

6:38 so, attach the metal motor mount to plastic to foamboard. got it. lol and don't use any screws.

[@daviddavids2884]

information 2:30 the use of full strip ailerons is not recommended. to the extent practical, a control surface should have the shape of a Parallelogram.

[@louisesposito4803]

Can put a link of where you purchase your Depron sheets.

[@MCsCreations]

Brilliant, Nathan! Really beautiful build!!! 😃 Just one question, what is the motor size you used? It looks pretty big!!! Anyway, stay safe there with your family! 🖖😊

[@wa389]

You can see at 6:31 that he is using a BR4108 and he stated at the beginning of the video that he is using the 480KV version. I found this motor online for about $24. That motor is swinging a 14" prop on this build and uses a 50amp ESC. Not sure how he mounted that prop tho.

[@MCsCreations]

@@wa389 Thank you! 😊

[@KK4NQQ]

Where do you source your Depron Sheets?

[@orcharddriveblockparty8266]

So I have a Silver Eagle built & ready to fly, almost. One problem when plugging in the battery, the right control surface on the tail is 'flexed' by the servo to it max downward position momentarily. Unfortunately, the foam can't take this extreme action & requires repair each time I plug in a battery. I'm using a SpeedyBee F405 Wing flight controller with a SpekTrum SPM4650 receiver. I'm wondering if anyone else has experienced this problem or just has a suggestion I can investigate. Thanks !!!!

[@rodrigoszrz9660]

what material did you use for the main wing and all the fuselage

[@joswelhm]

foamboard 5mm.

[@opalstivers655]

Where is Ed?

[@Ришат-г3ш]

Круто получается

[@MrKyle700]

How did you place the CG when you came up with design? it seems so far back

[@JohnsOldMercurySite]

install electronics in fuselage.....find the balance point of the fuselage.........measure the cord of your wing 1/3 back from leading edge to find the CG of the wing.....now place your wings CG point over the balance position of your fuse and you are close enough to get it in the air

[@AerialWaviator]

Adding to what @mwbvideos good info. Besides installing, or temporary placing the electronics in/on fuselage, you'll also need to place motor (on tail), battery and servos, as they would be positioned between front and rear when completed. Using a rubber band(s) is one way to hold in place. (can even be external initially at this stage). Moving/positioning the battery (front/rear) at this stage can help you better find an preferred location (as it will alter CoG balance point, and thus where wing is placed, as well as position of the battery hatch opening)

[@SRV-gi7vr]

I like your RC builds. I am a pilot and I used to fly RC years ago. I've had a couple of near misses with drone type aircraft in the last two years. When flying at full size aircraft speeds, there is no see and avoid when it comes to drones and small rc builds. They go by so fast, that it's just luck that there was no collision. I immediately report this to ATC hoping that something can be done to mitigate the potential disastrous outcome of a collision with private aircraft. I truly hope that you and others that are operating autonomous models are incorporating some type of collision avoidance equipment in your builds. Please keep in mind that there are real people flying around with their families in small planes. A collision could kill us. Have fun with your models but please be aware of conflicting traffic.😁

[@CDRaff]

Thanks for contributing to the death of the hobby with your more than dubious claims!

[@MrKyle700]

This isn't a drone.. It's got nearly a 6ft wingspan. As far as I know, there is not one single incident in the history of USA aviation where a model plane has caused a crash of a full scale plane. You are already getting your wish with the insane over regulation coming down soon.

[@ericapelz260]

Ardu pilot does include avoidance if the other aircraft has a transponder. I don't know how well it works, but I've seen it in the docs.

[@kinikinrd]

Perhaps you should stay above our 400 foot max altitude...........

[@Pom_699]

מה עם הכיוונים בשלט לא הסברתה

[@sirjasim4469]

❤🎉

[@daviddavids2884]

whatever a vert-stab's shape, it should Not extend below the plane of the horiz-stab/wing.!!! because doing so creates Two unnecessary drag-making ninety degree angles.!!!

[@number40Fan]

Why did the thumbnail look identical to another video from @AeroStuffFPV?

[@overmonk]

Aerostuff FPV has been contributing to and driving this channel for a while now. He collab'd with the OG EA guy to set it all up.