SKYVAN Cargo Dropper

[@kaludemerlin]

I was an airframe fitter on the Skyvan in the 70's at Short Brothers & Harland Belfast. Really impressed with your work. Well done

[@deancurtis5992]

I flew the real version of the Skyvan for many years. The amount of weight they could carry was staggering. Looks like you did a great job with the model, very faithful to the original! I also flew the first civilian para cargo drop in Denmark with the real thing, looked about like your model! Well done.

[@ExperimentalAirlines]

Thanks man, glad you are having fun with it! I did 1000 jumps myself, many out of the Skydive AZ Skyvan. I then flew weight-shift trikes 600 hours for a few years. Then I had kids and had to scale back the flying addiction, but RC and FPV still gives me a fix. I've been into flying things since I can remember, like 5 years old. Be sure to share your creations and videos!

[@putankaat]

Wow, I'm so impressed! I got so inspired I built a parachute from your construction video, can't wait to trow it of the balcony tomorrow! :-)

[@MichaelSmith-lj7nh]

I love the improvisation using the helicopter blades for the spars. Thanks I really enjoy your videos.

[@ladedk]

Nice build, and nice flying! Those twin engine planes are floaters.

[@biglon62]

My son was a loadmaster on c130 and c17. He will love this

[@usarmyfl1]

Your landings are so graceful and gentle, even in emergencies... You should post a few videos of just flying too.

[@ExperimentalAirlines]

@rcdawgmc All the weight is borne through the struts from the bottom of the fuselage to the wing, where the strut engages the full-length carbon arrow shaft spar. There are four nylon nuts between the top of the fuselage and the wing joiner section that just server to keep the wings from 'scissoring' relative to the fuselage. The wing comes off for transport by removing 6 wingnuts and all the electronics are in the wing center section.

[@h0tr0d31337]

I love it Ed! My readi-board cargo plane is nearly ready for maiden...I can't wait.

[@Tailwind1]

Very impressive, very innovative, another excellent video!

[@ExperimentalAirlines]

You will need an onboard V-tail mixer. Hook the rudder wire to the rudder channel on the receiver and the elevator wire to the throttle channel on the receiver. Connect the out-channels to each motor. I recommend removing props, then power up the system (in case mis-connected, no chance of unexpected prop spin). Test rudder stick and see that left motor spins up with right rudder, right motor spins up with left rudder. Reverse if necessary.

[@ExperimentalAirlines]

That is the best compliment ever!

[@chrish1590]

Excellent work edd I hope to see more one day.

[@ExperimentalAirlines]

@tinkerrbill For sure, go nuts with it! Let me know how those drogues work. I got some that were way too heavy and thick, like for slowing down bombers on landing. Umbrella fabric sounds about right. "Jacket liner" or "garment liner" from a fabric store is what I used, plus "tulle" for the netting. I was hoping to be able to do beer drops via FPV. Your suggestions are so much more humanitarian ;)

[@ExperimentalAirlines]

I cut the lower part into a wedge first, then joined the sides to that and trimmed to the joint. I then cut the sides down at a slope (side profile) and laid the top over that and trimmed to the joint. There are a lot of ways to go about it. Do note that any profile will "shorten" once it's folded, so make the nose flaps longer and pointier than you want the final airplane profile to be.

[@mrracer98]

Dude you are phenomenal. I appreciate this information.

[@ExperimentalAirlines]

Will work with any transmitter. The mixing occurs on the aircraft. You just mix the rudder channel and the throttle channel onboard with a V-tail mixer, less than $10 from most sellers. More detailed video on this at some point in the future.

[@ExperimentalAirlines]

@guitt02 The differential motors are done by V-tail mixer on the plane, mixing the rudder channel to the throttle input. On this plane I've mixed that function into the aileron input on my DX7 radio. It's a common mix: rudder to aileron. Many radios can do that. When I do a video on twin motors I will definitely address the differential thrust thing. It's very handy.

[@ExperimentalAirlines]

@RowanWatkins You are just the guy I wanted to hear from! I would be honored to have a real Skyvan pilot make an foamboard RC one with me.

[@tinkerrbill]

Your R sooooo tricky EAL! Very well thought out cargo carry and release system! My local surplus store has a bunch of 6ft drogue chutes for $5 each that look just like your main chute. Can't afford to make em for that price! Think I will get a couple then make my 3ft pilot/drogue chute out of an old umbrella I saved the nylon from. Even after expense of cordage, glue, & magnets I bet I stay < $10. Then all I got to do is make the plane!

[@ExperimentalAirlines]

That would be truly wicked, no doubt about it!

[@montgomeryliteflyers]

Keep up the great work- doug

[@ExperimentalAirlines]

@SnapshotRCFlyer An E-Sky EG-200A rate gyro on the aileron channel, with a Y-harness downstream connected to the two actual aileron servos.

[@TheRattleSnake3145]

@guitt02 Its most likely via an external delta/vtail mixer, Plug throttle into the elevator and rudder into either aleron ch or rudder ch depending on what your mixer says.

[@ExperimentalAirlines]

I usually do not tape the interior surfaces unless it's for the need of affixing and removing components, and having packing tape makes it possible to apply and remove two-sided tape more easily. I don't think the tape adds a lot of strength. The Skyvan is not taped inside. The foam and paper itself seems pretty capable of withstanding a fair amount of stress.

[@WascallyWabbitHunter]

Ed...I would really love to see a video on how to make the engine rudder mix for the cargo van. I can't seem to find any clear directions on the Howto. Cheers!

[@WascallyWabbitHunter]

I would love to see a detailed video on how to make the parachutes!

[@MuGotti77]

Thanks for the feedback.

[@vizzuleyes]

Well I was going to ask about the chutes but you answered that in your description. I have several chutes with webbing (the best) and several airfoil chutes with webbing. Very good and descriptive video. Any hints on how to eject a chute out of the back of an EDF RC jet? I want to pack in the tube method but I can't have alot of weight added. If ya have ideas I would love to hear them.

[@ExperimentalAirlines]

It's a big can of worms, but I will put it in queue. So many other fun projects to cover too!

[@ExperimentalAirlines]

@usarmyfl1 Yes, it's "Where Is Sane" by Grayarea, gotten off Illusion Mix by D:Fuse

[@ExperimentalAirlines]

I'll do a video sometime though. So much other stuff to cover! Thanks for watching.

[@petepowaaa]

can you make a build video?

[@ExperimentalAirlines]

I would really try for at least 45" wingspan. If you over-power the hell out of it 30" may do, but it might be a handfull. Pretty high wing loading there.

[@MCsCreations]

Dude, it won't be so soon, because I've never made or flew a rc airplane, but... I'm thinking about making one like that, but with a cargo bay door... To drop candies for kids. 😃

[@2cents2go]

Ed, how about a video of how to put together the components of this airplane?

[@ExperimentalAirlines]

Excellent, go Sweden!

[@tinkerrbill]

@ExperimentalAirlines, The one I already purchased I used as a "super sack" for storing recycle plastics until I get to the recycler so I cut it up some. It didn't seem too heavy but then again, I wasn't thinking of using it as a chute when I bought it. 1st chance I get I will buy at least one more, weigh & measure it, and at least post pictures & info if not a video!

[@ExperimentalAirlines]

I will make such a video when I do a cargo plane but it will be several months from now. Get some scraps and play around with it. That's how I figured it out myself.

[@orestkapsta]

Can you make a build video...(or can I just order youre home made ones)?

[@RCDawg]

Very Kewl! How do you lock your wing to the fuse? I see you have a piece of foamboard that comes over the wing, but how do you keep it tight enough to hold the wing? The Skyvan would make a good FPV plane as well. Thanks for sharing!!

[@ExperimentalAirlines]

720 watts total, so 360 watts each. You could go bigger though, just recommend a really solid motor mount and well-balanced props.

[@MuGotti77]

Thanks a lot.

[@ExperimentalAirlines]

every couple of days. i answer most of them that are actual questions.

[@HookedOnJonics]

This was really cool, but you should make a dozen or more smaller chutes then attach glow sticks to them and drop it at night!

[@MuGotti77]

Tried tapering the nose like you said but it was to hard to understand. I'm more of a visual learner, maybe when ever you have time possibly you can make a video demonstrating a how to video. Thanks a lot.

[@ExperimentalAirlines]

The foamboard airframe was of course very cheap, under $20. All electronics made it about $150.

[@usarmyfl1]

Good tunes..

[@brandonmac1042]

Where do I find the specs and the list of electronics you used to build everything and also where you purchased these items if online that would be great information? I see others that have asked for a build video of the aircraft of you made one yet?

[@ExperimentalAirlines]

@usarmyfl1 Ah yes, the problem is finding a videographer who is skilled and also willing to stand there and video me flying on a reliable basis. Most of these are quick shots of highlight flights by flying buddies at the field. Notice 90% of the rest of the video is shot by me, usually by myself. What's a guy gonna do?

[@ExperimentalAirlines]

1500g or 52oz. It was a bit of a struggle but it flew.

[@rifelmaia]

olá Parabéns eu adoro seus vídeos e estou a tentar construir um como esse qual o ESC e Helice que está a usar

[@sking0369]

How much strength do you figure if any does the packing tape add to the structure? If it does do you add pack tape to both sides, ie. internal fuse pieces?

[@ExperimentalAirlines]

@WascallyWabbitHunter coming soon!

[@ExperimentalAirlines]

I have a twin cargo dropper video series planned for the "EA 10" fleet I promised. It will use V-tail mixer. If I'm not getting to it quickly enough for you send me a PM and I will walk you through it right then.

[@MuGotti77]

Subscriber here, I have a cargo twin engine, W 5" H 5" L 15", will 30" wing span be enough? Thanks in advance for reply.

[@MaxPowerCE550]

Does each motor draw 720 watts? Trying to make sense of the brushless motors and find some to build one of these

[@MrMinthus]

How much does the parts together cost

[@cbf2430]

How much max weight can that carry

[@usarmyfl1]

Do you happen to know off hand what song this is?

[@MuGotti77]

How do you taper the nose of your skyvan?

[@tinkerrbill]

This works so good there ought to be a way to use it in rescue work like delivering a safety belt and pilot rope then food and water to someone stranded. You could deliver a cell phone and snacks in a outdoor hostage situation. How about using it to pick up ransom money in a high-stakes kidnapping movie! OK, now I'm getting carried away!

[@RCPilotHangar]

What gyro setup did you use with this plane?

[@Skydive4ever]

Nice :-)

[@ExperimentalAirlines]

Eu uso atualmente 1250KV 100 gramas motores com hélices 12x6 e 60 ampères ESC. Eu voei com motores menos potentes, mas a carga é menor. O vôo seria bem com 1000kV 100 motores de grama, enquanto o peso foi um pouco menor.

[@wonsnot]

I would love to build this myself. Are the plans available for this anywhere?

[@ExperimentalAirlines]

wonsnot Sorry no plans but it's not hard to replicate. Do you live anywhere near Arizona? I am thinking about passing this plane along.

[@wonsnot]

ExperimentalAirlines I don't :( Thank you so much for your offer and your awesome videos. I'm in the process of building an Peace Drone right now!

[@snowvalleyrat]

You still have it? I thought this is the one you crashed really hard?

[@isaiahhiggins]

"foamboard, check. hot glue, check. packing tape, check. *A LITTLE BIT OF CARBON FIBER AND TITANIUM*

[@usarmyfl1]

From way high up it kinda looks like an A-10