Flite Test Alpha Electric Airplane Kit (736mm)

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The Alpha was designed to be a quick and easy to fly build, an all-around best performer out of the Triad series. The FT Alpha is compatible with the FT Bravo and FT Charlie kits. Each airplanes’ wings are built to be removable from the fuselage, and can be swapped with any of the other Triad planes, giving the builder essentially 9 planes to choose from.  

The Swapping Of Wings Takes Less Than A Minute And Is Supported By Rubber Bands!

There is no need to re-calibrate the center of gravity on the aircraft after swapping, the CG remains the same no matter what combination you configure. This is great for the flight line and swapping with others, making it an enjoyable experience for all.

We want you to have an amazing experience both in building and flying. This kit comes with everything you need to complete the FT Alpha Aircraft. Push-rods, control horns, firewalls and all other items needed to make this airframe electronics ready are included in the kit. If you choose to purchase our power pack F and battery, balance, flight performance and assembly will be quick and easy.

Power Pack Compatibility:  
Flite Test Airplanes are all designed around the use of various "Power Packs" which include an inexpensive Motor, ESC, Servo, & accessory package to complete each aircraft!



Specifications:
Weight: 8.1 Oz (Fully assembled; without battery)
Wingspan: 24 Inches (736mm)
Center of Gravity: 14 Inches from the Nose
Control Surface Throws: 16 Degrees
Expo Suggestions: 30%

Kit Includes:

  • Laser-cut Foam Airframe
  • Firewall
  • Push Rods
  • Control Horns
  • BarBQ Skewers
  • Velcro
  • Throw Gauge
  • Rubber Bands
  • Zip Ties
  • Specification Sheet

Needed to Complete:

  • (1) Brushless Motor: Flite Test F Radial or 2204-2205 Size; 2400kV Minimum
  • (1+) Propellers: 6x4.5
  • (1) ESC: 20-30 Amp
  • (1+) Battery: 3S 11.1V LiPo 800mAh
  • (2) Servos: ~5 Gram Micro Servos
  • (1) 2.4GHZ Radio System (Radio & Receiver)
  • Misc. Building Supplies.

This product was added to our catalog on August 2, 2017

Jack Snavely
Thursday, Mar 25 2021 (about 3 years ago)
Flite Test Alpha Electric Airplane Kit (736mm)
What a blast! The maiden was going great... then I thought I would add a little trim. I wasn't high enough and had a small crash (cart-wheeled it). The nose popped off but no other damage. 5 minutes later I'm flying again. Flew the whole battery, was going to add some trim to the right because there was a slight roll to the left... then I thought I would just enjoy flying it and have one successful flight before going to high rates!!! Build was pretty easy with a challenging nose and cockpit. I will paint this and try some more aggressive flights but will probably build a couple more so I have a couple spares. The neighbor kids always notice when I'm flying a new plane. This one in all white foam and loud motor really caught their attention! They had to come and check it out.
Don
Verified Owner
Sunday, Jan 12 2020 (about 4 years ago)
Flite Test Alpha Electric Airplane Kit (736mm)
This little kit went together well. My main problem was my own lack of knowledge in flying these pusher prop, hand-launched models. Mine was a solid performer and so easy to fly once I got it in the air properly. This is not like many hand-launched models. Don't give it wide open throttle on launch. Give it half throttle if that much. These tend to torque to one side depending on whether or not you use a CW or CCW motor and prop. I used a 2205 2300Kv CCW quad motor and a 5x4.5 quad prop. I'm running on 1300 to 1500mAh packs and getting about 4 mins flight times in hard open throttle flying. Less throttle could easily go to 5 or 6 mins.from a quad on mine. But CCW on a quad means CW on a pusher prop because you are seeing it from a reverse position. As viewed from the rear, it spins CCW but if it had been placed on the front of a plane, it would be called a CW prop and motor. I used 5g servos which are very adequate for it. I also used a 70A ESC because that was all I had on hand. It has unlimited vertical with that on a 3S LiPo. It's a lot of fun to fly but make sure you tame down the controls.
Anonymous
Saturday, Nov 17 2018 (about 5 years ago)
Flite Test Alpha Electric Airplane Kit (736mm)
The package came early but I needed instructions but there weren't any.