Flying V Bill of Materials
PARTS LIST:
Item No. | Part Description | Part Source(s) | Approx. Cost |
| 1. | Flying V wing cores | Rick Powers | $25 |
| 2. | canopy, prop, & velcro | Trick R/C | $12 |
| 3. | 5mm wing spars (23" length) | APC Composites | $3 each |
| 4. | 3M Super 77 | Office Max Office Depot | $3 (small can) |
| 5. | fiber & colored tape | Trick R/C | $5 each |
| 6. | 1/8" balsa | local hobby shop | $4 |
| 7. | 2 mm coroplast | Trick R/C local sign shop (probably cheaper) | $10 (24"x12") |
| 8. | Hitec HS-81 servos | Hobby Lobby | $18 each |
| 9. | control horns, rods, clevises | local hobby shop | $5 |
| 10. | 6V speed 400 motor | Trick R/C | $10 |
| 11. | Deans Ultra Plugs | Trick R/C | $3 each |
| 12. | speed controller (14A or higher) | Trick R/C | $40 | 13. | 7 or 8 cell 600AE battery | Trick R/C | $25 |
You will also need a transmitter with mixing functions. The Hitec Focus 3 AM can be purchased at Trick R/C or Hobby Lobby for about $100. Make sure you purchase the "glider" version, as it comes with 2 HS-81 servos (taking care of the requirements for Item 8. above).
When contacting Rick Powers about the wing cores, let him know you would like to purchase the Flying V cores.
ALSO NEEDED:
- 5 minute epoxy
- sanding block
- small standard screwdriver
- small Philips screwdriver
- sharp hobby knife
- Z bender (optional)