Matt Walker's Tech and Hobby Blog » rc airplane http://mrmatt57.org Tue, 27 Jul 2010 00:51:51 +0000 en hourly 1 http://wordpress.org/?v=3.0 RC Airplane Flight Box/Field Bag http://mrmatt57.org/rc-airplane-flight-boxfield-bag/ http://mrmatt57.org/rc-airplane-flight-boxfield-bag/#comments Tue, 12 Feb 2008 21:20:32 +0000 Matt http://mrmatt57.org/2008/02/12/rc-airplane-flight-boxfield-bag/
Flight Bag 1 Flight Bag 2 Flight Bag 3
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Field boxes are an essential part of rc flight. As I graduate from backyard flying, the more I realize this. There is nothting worse than getting to the flying field close to sun-down only to realize you forgot something. Having the right tool/band-aid could make the difference of another flight or heading home. Here is a list of things I keep in my flight bag. I restock as items are used and complete a checklist from time to time to make everything is there.

  • - Triton 2 charger
  • - eFlight wattmeter
  • - RPM meter
  • - Assortment of propellers
  • - Spare transmitter batteries
  • - Rubber bands
  • - Tooth picks
  • - Pens / sharpie marker
  • - Xacto Knife
  • - #10 single edge razors
  • - Straping Tape
  • - Electrical Tape
  • - Threadlocker (loctite)
  • - Foam safe CA (superglue) / excellerant
  • - No 1 & 2 phillips screwdriver
  • - Weller AA powered soldering iron
  • - Wire strippers
  • - Pliers
  • - Scissors

The bag is a Craftsman Professional 11-Pocket 8 in. Electricians Tool Tote
from Sears. It fits everything nicely and is compact and light.

Flight Box/Field Bag Contents

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Here is a overview of the planes I have been flying. More details to come…

Soarstar Electric ARF by Super Flying Models
Soarstar
This is my first real plane. It was a great trainer
for both the build process and flight.
 
Yak 54F by E-flite (Quique Somenzini designed)
eFlite Yak 54F
This is my first plane with ailerons, it flies great. 20-20 Hacker
Style motor, 25amp Towpro ESC, 3S 1300 Lipos
 
Slowfly plans by Sloper Steve
Slofly Scratchbuilt Foamie
This is my first scratch built. I am currently building
another and will post details.

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