I guess i was looking for latest info on best way to build,got 15,25,40,and bunch of os46. Read most of the post on it,and MCDDDs build site. Been a few years,old news to most,guess it must be about right size,24x24 with 40,and no foam to boot.
pbf is good to hoover. but don't ever let it fall over inverted or you will do the nitro J maneuver... you don't know, ask anyone here... i think it means beat the sticks all the way to the site of the crash, i think... i could be wrong...
Here's a link to the PBF plans. NOTE: The plans have been updated to show the fin/rudder size has been increased to 8"x8" with a 4" rudder. Dave McDDD's PBF Plans
Here's a video of a PBF from about 12 years ago. Engine is an OS 25FP spinning a Grish 9x4 prop. All up dry weight is just a little over 2 pounds. If you have a 25 size engine that runs and throttles very well, it would be a great choice to put on a PBF. Also notice that inverted flight is no problem. PBF, OS 25FP, 9x4 prop
Here's another video of an overpowered PBF. Engine is a Thunder Tiger 42GP with a mouse can pipe spinning a Master Airscrew 10x4 prop. Dry weight is 2 pounds, 6 ounces. PBF, TT 42GP with MCP, 10x4 prop
Earlier this year I built an electric version of a 24"x24" coroplast PBF, but there isn't enough weight in the nose to correctly balance with the square wing. So I ended up cutting off the front corners to get it to aerodynamically balance. It's fun to fly, but the 25 glow powered version will literally run circles around it.
About 10 years ago I built an electric PBF out of blue core fan fold foam. It's powered by a 2826 size motor, about 1000kv, spinning a 10x3.8 slow flyer prop. With a 3S 850 it weighs 11 ounces. On a calm evening or indoors, it flies great.
Definitely do a PBF Plug.. Such a blast! I had 40 and 25 sizes. Both had good qualities. They'll teach you to hover and harrier better than anything else. The indistructability is the best quality of them. My fav maneuver ended up being a full power dive followed by a last minute pull out. Sometimes going right into the ground and cartwheeling off. So fun!!
Spark Plug. I have a PBF here in the Garage. I'm packing for Nash right now. It would need a .40 size glow motor installed. I'm willing to bring it, if you're interested in buying. It has servos installed. Add your RX, RX battery, and Engine, ready to fly.
Sorry i missed that Doug,i would have very glad to have it. I did not take my tablet with me,so was out of touch. Thank you for thinking of me,wished i would got to meet you,wife is slow in the mornings to get going.
Got some coro board now,guess i be trying to build one soon. Any ways to add training wings to start with,so i can work up to this flying board. Well,the 202 is flat,flys good,so just add some temp extensions should calm it down. lol.
No training / extensions needed.. It's indestructible... Learning to fly it, planting it in the dirt, laughing your ... off, putting a new prop on and tossing it into the air again is all part of the PBF experience.. Repeat / enjoy. Just remember that it is not a speed plane. If you fly it fast it will do weird things (including crashing). Fly it slow, nose high and on the prop - you will have a blast.
Got a bunch to choose from,fp40 to start with i guess. Got some 15s,25 and lots of os46. What ever you say,i will go with. Some small servos i have,all shucks,a little diggen i got everything i need.
The key to a PBF that is fun to fly is keeping it light. A coroplast PBF that weighs around 2 pounds dry is LOADS of fun to fly, which is why a bushing 25 size engine works so well. A typical ball bearing 25 size engine adds another 2 ounces of weight and ends up weighing the same as an OS 40FP, which is why a lot of PBFs are powered with a 40FP.
Keep in mind that a bushing 25 powered PBF will still be way overpowered, but much easier to learn to fly than a heavier version.
I've got about 6 different versions of the PBF, Paintball targets,Streamer combats, Full Contact Combats w/ UHMW Spines (indestructible), Hot Rod version (MVVS w/tuned pipe) ect They are a blast to fly in close space
If you don't use that left thumb other than throttle...lol, it'll be a challenge! It WILL teach you Rudder and make a better pilot out of ya.
Well shucks,no 25 to be found,hard to believe. So heres a quick list. irvine st 20 enya 35ball enya 15 veco 19 k b 25 fp40 . I have some 1/2 oz servos,if i understand keeping weight down is were its at,will a 15 be big enought. Lots of plus vibes on this,you guys not setting plug up. lol
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