Flying Stick – Hybrid 3D Printed & Foam RC Airplane – 120 cm

Flying Stick – Hybrid 3D Printed & Foam RC Airplane – 120 cm

A true classic, now in a new edition! Build your RC model quickly, affordably, and easily.
The complete build cost, including electronics, should not exceed 100 euros.

This model is designed for 3D printing and XPS (Depron) foam or similar material with a thickness of 3 mm.
All 3D printed parts can be produced using inexpensive PETG filament.
Some components, such as the landing gear mount, are recommended to be printed with ABS filament for additional strength.

3D Printing Specifications:

• Supports: Not required for most parts
• Infill: 20%
• Infill pattern: Grid

Aircraft Specifications:

• Wingspan: 120 cm
• Ready-to-fly weight: ~0.9 kg
• Motor: e.g., C2836-1120KV
• Propeller: 10×5 (depending on motor choice)
• ESC: 30A
• Servos: 4× 9g
• Li-Po battery: 3S or 4S (depending on motor setup)

ZIP Package Includes:

• STL files
• Build manual
• Sticker designs

Updates:

• 03.03.2024: Added motor-angle-4-deg.stl file for setting motor thrust angle to 4 degrees.
• 03.03.2024: Added af-flying-stick-001-stickers.zip sticker pack.
• 27.07.2023: Initial release.

Materials and Components (Non-3D Printed):

XPS Depron:
3mm sheets (min 60cm long) => https://go.angryflite.com/8vqcm

Part name	Amazon	AliExpress
10x10mm x1 aluminum/carbon tube	https://amzn.to/3KDratB	–
2.5mm steel rod (landing gear) – 1x	https://amzn.to/3QImNkK	https://s.click.aliexpress.com/e/_DnEcsoh
2 mm steel rod – 1x	https://amzn.to/3seltvN	https://s.click.aliexpress.com/e/_DnEcsoh
1 mm steel rod for pushers – 1x	https://amzn.to/45mdkDW	https://s.click.aliexpress.com/e/_DBKMbjF
0.5-0.8 mm steel rod for hinges 1x	https://amzn.to/3scWSYg	https://s.click.aliexpress.com/e/_DBKMbjF
M3 x 12mm screw + nut – 1x	https://amzn.to/444EJcG	https://s.click.aliexpress.com/e/_DF1zfuz
landing gear wheel collar 2.5mm – 2x and 2mm – 1x	https://amzn.to/3qwORwQ | https://amzn.to/3qklbTP	https://s.click.aliexpress.com/e/_DdxTsFf
motor: e.g. C2835-1200kv or similar (trainer) – 1x	https://amzn.to/3QA3gD2	https://s.click.aliexpress.com/e/_DD4AONT
propeller: 9×6 – 1x	https://amzn.to/452tti1	https://s.click.aliexpress.com/e/_Dka31FL
ESC: 30A – 1x	https://amzn.to/3OoDFdy	https://s.click.aliexpress.com/e/_Dl37AdF
Servos: 9g – 4x	https://amzn.to/3KC5UVo	https://s.click.aliexpress.com/e/_DC8nLVB
3-4S li-po battery – depends from motor! (I use 2200mah)	https://amzn.to/45r0Evu	https://s.click.aliexpress.com/e/_Ddy88Z3

License:

You may:

• Print the provided STL files as many times as you like.
• Modify and upgrade the model for personal use.

You may NOT:

• Sell the STL files.
• Sell printed models as your own products.
• Use the files commercially.
• Share the STL files with third parties (share the store link instead).

The author of these files does not take responsibility for any damage caused by improper use.