The 5toFly Guide
​These five steps will guide you through the process to design a remote control airplane that you can fly with confidence.
Key aircraft dimensions are kept in the right proportions to produce good stability and control. The designer has full control to tweak parameters to suit their style.
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The calculations and minimal and straight forward, you don't have to be a mathematician to design and R/C plane.
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SELECT AN ASPECT RATIO
The pilot's flying style and aircraft mission will determine the best Aspect Ratio. The AR will drive the wing area and wing loading affecting the cruise speed and landing speed.
PICK THE FUSELAGE SIZE
The size of the fuselage is refined based on the wing and sail sizes previously determined. The fuselage needs to be large enough to carry the battery, electronics, and any extra payload. Most importantly the fuselage and mounting location of the wing d tail are determined.
PICK A WINGSPAN
Choose the size of the model that you want to build. The wingspan is a key dimension used for sizing the rest of the model. For first time designers, the best results are wingspans between 900mm and 1400mm.
SIZE THE TAIL SURFACES
The guide will specify the recommended vertical and horizontal tail sizes needed for a good handling aircraft. The needed rudder and elevator sizes are also determined.
CHOOSE A POWER PLANT
Choosing the right motor and propeller combinations is vital for a successful first flight. An under powered model will struggle to stay in the air,
WHAT'S INCLUDED WITH THE WEBINAR
​The First flight of a plane designed with the 5toFly method