RCFF Planes
Under this category you will find all the blog posts for rcFoamFighters designed planes.
*** rcFoamFighters FB-28 ***
Model Name: FB-28
Plan Design By: Frank Petty (Oct. 2009)
Description: Original Foamboard RC Model Airplane created by Frank Petty. The plane features a simple flat Delta shaped wing, angular diamond box fuselage and straight vertical stabilizers. Also features Mixed Delta Aileron/ Elevator control surfaces for “Bank and Hank” type flying. Recommended to all hobbyists with Basic to Advanced foamboard building skills. This is a good plane for first time Foamboard builders and beginner Flyers because of its easy build and has rock solid flight characteristics.
PDF Plan Cost:**FREE!!** |
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| Basic Plane Specs | |
| Wingspan: | 27.5 Inches (69.85cm) |
| Length: | 30.0 Inches (76.2cm) |
| All Up Weight (AUW) | 25.0oz. (708.73gm) |
| Recommended Parts Needed To Finish Build | ||||
| Basic Setup | (50+MPH) | Fast Setup | (74+MPH) | |
| Motor: | 2212 2200KV Brushless Motor | Motor: | Grayson Hobby Super Mega Jet | |
| ESC: | 30A Brushless ESC with BEC | ESC: | 50A Brushless ESC with BEC | |
| Prop: | 6×4 PROP | Prop: | APC 6X5.5 | |
| Battery: | 3S 2200mA 25C or Better | Battery: | 3S 2200mA 45C or Better | |
| Servos: | 2 Mini Metal Gear (9 to 16 gram) | Servos: | 2 Mini Metal Gear (9 to 16 gram) | |
| TX/RX: | 4-Ch or better w/Delta Mixing | TX/RX: | 4-Ch or better w/Delta Mixing | |
Build Manual:
Original Old Flight Videos:
*** rcFoamFighters FF-35***
Model Name: FF-35
Plan Design By: Paul Petty (Jan. 2011)
Description: An original design Foamboard RC Model Airplane by Paul Petty inspired by the US Air force F-35 joint Strike Fighter. The plane features a flat shaped wing with a 3D Shaped fuselage and angled vertical stabilizers. Also features Delta Mixed Quad Aileron/Elevator control surfaces for “Bank and Hank” flying. 3D shaped cockpit & fuselage for low drag and semi-scale looks. Recommended for hobbyists with Intermediate to Advanced foamboard building skills. With the basic setup the plane is OK for beginner to advanced pilots. The Fast Setup is recommended for pilots with adequate flying skill and not beginners.
PDF Plan Cost:$6.00 |
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| Basic Plane Specs | |
| Wingspan: | 24.0 Inches (60.96cm) |
| Length: | 28.83 Inches (73.23cm) |
| All Up Weight (AUW) | 23.0oz. (652gm) |
| Recommended Parts Needed To Finish Build | ||||
| Basic Setup | (55+MPH) | Fast Setup | (70+MPH) | |
| Motor: | 2212 2200KV Brushless Motor | Motor: | Grayson Hobby Super Mega Jet | |
| ESC: | 30A Brushless ESC with BEC | ESC: | 50A Brushless ESC with BEC | |
| Prop: | 6×4 PROP | Prop: | APC 6X5.5 | |
| Battery: | 3S 2200mA 40C or Better | Battery: | 3S 2200mA 40C or Better | |
| Servos: | 2 Mini Metal Gear (9 to 16 gram) | Servos: | 2 Mini Metal Gear (9 to 16 gram) | |
| TX/RX: | 4-Channel with Delta Mixing | TX/RX: | 4-Channel with Delta Mixing | |
Build & Flight Videos:
*** rcFoamFighters FF-Predator ***
Model Name: FF-Predator
Plan Design By: Tim McMahan (Dec. 2009)
Description: Foamboard RC Model Airplane by Tim McMahan that was inspired by the US Air Force Predator Drone. The plane features a 60-inch main wing with a KFm2 airfoil and and slanted vertical stabilizers. Also features all the standard control surfaces, Elevator, Ailerons and Rudder. It has a 3D nose carved from a foam block and a pentagonal shaped fuselage. Recommended for all hobbyists with Intermediate to Advanced foamboard building skills and Intermediate to Advanced Flying Skills.
PDF Plan Cost:** FREE ** |
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| Basic Plane Specs | |
| Wingspan: | 60.0 Inches (152.4cm) |
| Length: | 34.0 Inches (86.36cm) |
| All Up Weight (AUW) | 25.0oz. (708gm) |
| Recommended Parts Needed To Finish Build | ||||
| Basic Setup | (65+MPH) | Fast Setup | ||
| Motor: | 2212/10 1400KV Brushless Motor | Motor: | ||
| ESC: | 30A Brushless ESC with BEC | ESC: | ||
| Prop: | 8×6 PROP | Prop: | ||
| Battery: | 3S 1300mA 45C or Better | Battery: | ||
| Servos: | 5 Mini Metal Gear (9 to 16 gram) | Servos: | ||
| TX/RX: | 6-Channel or Better | TX/RX: | ||
Tim’s Old Original Flight Videos:
*** rcFoamFighters FF-21 Blackjack ***
Model Name: FF-21 Blackjack
Plan Design By: Ken Tanpinco (July 2010)
Description: An original design Foamboard RC Model Airplane by Ken Tanpinco. The plane features a modified Delta shaped wing with rounded back end and a KFm4 Airfoil. It has dual slanted vertical stabilizers. Also features basic Delta Mixed Aileron/Elevator control surfaces for “Bank and Hank” flying. Sleek shaped cockpit & fuselage for low drag and high speeds. Recommended for hobbyists with Intermediate to Advanced foamboard building skills. Because this is a fast flying plane it is recommended for pilots with adequate skill and not beginners.
PDF Plan Cost:** FREE ** |
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| Basic Plane Specs | |
| Wingspan: | 21.0 Inches |
| Length: | 25.6 Inches |
| All Up Weight (AUW) | 16.5oz. |
| Parts Needed To Finish Build as flown by Ken Tanpinco | ||||
| Basic Setup | (65+MPH) | Fast Setup | (90+MPH) | |
| Motor: | 3500KV Brushless Motor | Motor: | Turnigy H2218-2500KV | |
| ESC: | 40A Brushless ESC with BEC | ESC: | Turnigy 60A Brushless ESC w/ BEC | |
| Prop: | APC 4.75×4.75 PROP | Prop: | APC 5×5 Prop | |
| Battery: | 3S 1800mA 40C or Better | Battery: | 4S 1500mA 40C or Better | |
| Servos: | 2 Mini Metal Gear (9 to 16 gram) | Servos: | 2 Mini Metal Gear (9 to 16 gram) | |
| TX/RX: | 4-Channel with Delta Mixing | TX/RX: | 4-Channel with Delta Mixing | |
Original Development & Flight Videos by Ken: