FT ALPHA - Build | Flite Test 

Built and did the maiden flight today! It flew great! Congrats to Mesa RC on an amazing job! Keep up the good work!

i made this to give as a birthday present, and he had a lot of fun with it. His dad also likes rc planes and is a bit more advanced so this was perfect for both of them

This is a nice project, I follow the story and see what a team can do together.

Now I have to say that this plane is a very good build and would seem exceptionally sturdy. I plan to buy the speed build kit and bring it to my stem club at school when it opens! Hopefully I can make another FT STEM!

I pray for you all always thank you for all you do!

If you watch this, and any other video with Bixler in it, at 50% speed, Josh sounds hilariously drunk! 😂 But in all serious, as always, love what you guys are doing for the hobby. Keep on doing exactly what y'all do! Happy landings in 2017!!!

Awesome episode cant wait to build one, ime so happy other kids are so passionate about aviation hopefully something similar will happen in the UK

I know the laser can't do a 45, but could you possibly have it do a dotted line where the 45 would cut through as a base guideline? They could still trim as needed, etc, but give them more confidence that the original cut is going to be close.

This video was perfect, great job. Amazing Kit.

Are you made those kids? This is amazing and a perfect start into the rc flight hobby

Dude! You're kind of like the Bob Ross of foam board aircraft.

Wow those kids are amazing

I don't know why, but I find watching these FT build videos to be very cathartic.

I wish the crappy foam we get down here (Australia) would peel away as easily and cleanly as yours does.

Great! Thank you!

Pusher propeller is different than puller? Also is it important if its CW or CCW engine?

how do we charge back the battery? which charger do we use @fliteTest

Good

whats the plan for all that soil ? are they going to knock you office down?

does the kit come with a TX/RX

Hold it down 45 seconds to a minute to let the glue dry? It is dry before I even have the time to stick those parts together. What kind of magic are you using?

I evny laser cutters. Like when you scratch build with not cut out things, its hard to get sharp angles and such.

i really want that aplha body.. LOL

"Just take it down to the floor and run it on the concrete. Dont do this if you have carpet though" 😂😂

in this video you say to make sure the motor is spinning counter clockwise , my issue is the prop gf 6030 that come with the f pack is pitch for clockwise spin , when i install it the way you say the prop pushes the wrong way ,,, not sure what to do

hi guys I'm farley new to flying rc and i have the apprentice s. Its awesome but I've also got two other planes that are really nice and is like to keep them that way. my question is can i buy the"safe system" and put it in my other two planes. thanks, Andrew

hacen envíos a Perú?

I have a question Josh on the video 10:04, you mentioned that the motor for the Alpha should spin CCW. On 1:34:12, You also installed the props with the letters pointing to the back of the plane. Wouldn't that make the plane go backward? The spoon or the scoop of the prop is facing to the back of the plane?

Can i use a 2212 brushless motor, 2200 kv?

Still waiting for EU related ordering, been several years again now.

What battery did you use?

Bro I don't know what print out should I take all in one,tiled or full size

I'm new to the hobby and would like to know if the FT alpha could be converted into a edf jet?

Ok what am I doing wrong here? My motor turns clockwise and it flies. When I turn it counter clock wise the prop blows all the air forward

Josh×2 and the Crew, thank you for creating a great way for people like me that were hesitant to enter this hobby because of the high cost to probable destruction ratio. My first plane scratch build and FLIGHT was with this Alpha and I absolutely love it and fell right into the controls after 20 some odd years of RC boats, trucks, cars that just came second nature after a couple flights. Thank you again to you all and what a great thing you are doing extending out to STEM. This video is my maiden, Huge smile on my face the whole time! Watch "FT Alpha Maiden Flight Pt.1(2)" on RU-vid ru-vid.com/video/%D0%B2%D0%B8%D0%B4%D0%B5%D0%BE-zG6OFCdMMLo.html

how do you charge the batteries

When you guys fly your follow drones, do you fly Angle, Horizon, or Acro?

redy to sky cw 2204 2300kv brushless motor I am using

can we make it with cardboard

where did you get the material from. plus, would it sill work if i make it from cardboard?????

saludos, quisiera saber si se pueden obtener los planos de este modelo.. y cual es el material con el cual se construyen... Gracias.. Guadalajara Jalisco Mexico. H.N.A.

What type of foam are they using?

Hello que materiales usaste para hacer el avión?

What powerpod does this use? Is it the mini?

i want the plane so i can fly it like in my dreams

Not to sound to harsh but this model look remarkably like the Hobby King Micro F22.

can i have a template of that model plane ?

9.01 what's the name of this devise?

How to draw wings of alpha??

Hi, l have the alpha with f power pack. what motor would you recommend for the need for speed.

Wow, I said this before but this is amazing. These kids are awesome. The must be so proud of themselves especially with the exposure they are getting from you guys.

_don't do this if you have a carpet_ *oh really*

wonderful way to support young innovative minds. must be very proud of all of them.

I would look forward to some commercial plane builds! Getting the round fusealauge would be kinda' hard, but it sure would get peoples attention. Maybe you could drag Peter back and let him have at it sence he loves passenger planes :-D

If I am adding a fc with inav what would this plane be considered.. delta wing, flying wing?

Me: -Intalls Halbach Motors and 4-blade Fan -Installs BB guns that shoots midair(similar to one of their old video)

This kit looks so good! It's about time I got one of these. The cockpit fitting was nice too.

Hummmm...You are My Sunshine^!!^ YaY

Great idea and badass design :)

I cry a little inside, knowing I'll be unable to afford the hobby. But keep up the good content

those kids are amazing

BUILD REQUEST!!!!! From: The Incredibles What: Viper Copter Or... Veloci Pod Or... Syndrome's Manta Jet

I have a Hyperlite 2205 2533kv motor. Will that work too? Can I also use my own ESCs?

Hi. What is the maximum Weight of Battery for this plane? And how many grams should be weight of plane? Maximum?

This sounds like a fantastic way to engage students in the fields of Flight (in general), RC Flight (specifically), and several other fields of learning, any of which could end up being an excellent career choice down the road. Keep up the GREAT work!

I could make the same pattern as his... Thanks for the details... Now I have the idea on making the FT ALPHA...

Nice bird. It's a little tricky for a non native english speaker to understand all the additional information about programming the transmitter. Where ist the best spot to mount the receiver? In the canope?

Really pissed it cost for shipping $70 dollars U.S which is $100 Australian dollars Really !!!!

I'm in the middle of this build, and almost done... This is my second FT build, first was goblin, which was super easy.. This one got intense, but once you did the nose, every step you do, you just look at it in awe.. designed by kids.. Amazing.. I wish I got into this when I was younger..

lol I told my mom to buy 5 sheets of black posterboard by accident instead of foam board, Is there any planes I can make out of that xD?

Can I buy the parts. I can not make them because i am 10... I will pay you $50. My mom sed i can use my monny to buy it if it's ok with you. Just the stierfome parts with the lines on were to cut it.

at 1 hr in u could use just the locking mech cut off of another ziptie to secure the anti deflection

Hi,Its can possible add action camera and fpv camera?because i think its cant be for weight much right??

i was getting so mad at this guy for doing everything perfect and me over here with glue stuck everywhere on my plane

FT ALPHA FPV??????

what battery have you used in this video? i noticed it was different to the one you sell with the plane.

This is nose heavy ,,, too heavy man... just move battery more to back ... thats it and add some wingspan...

Mmm can I bougth one of thoose planes? Because am starting to get in this but i need a plane that is not that expensive but i needed one more slow than that one? Plsss

Awesome video. Thanks for the priceless information

Great job and video, that's some detailed and tedious craftsmanship.

Wow,I said this before but this is amazing.

Why do you must buy seperate electronics, why are the electronics not includet!?

so there is no exposed brass he says as he is building the power pod brass BRASSSSSSSS!!!

is there stem program for adults!?

It’s funny the black sticker that goes on the cockpit looks kinda like a jet itself

Wow that is cool I love your builds

Hi! The motor should actually be spinning clockwise, correct?

can any one tell me the material was used. i.e means the board it is which types of foam

I'm not sure if the F pack I got was wrong or not because I can't find any information on it's contents no literature in either the alpha kit or F pack , if I didn't have RU-vid how would I have build this plane why wouldn't you guys put build guids in the package

Thanks and great build video, but it has to be noted you show to make the motor spin counter clockwise at the start. That is backwards with an F pack. I was lucky I could reach the wires and swap them, but mine needs to spin clockwise to push.

What kind of foam board is this? New Dollar tree stuff?

I noticed that not one comment o. This vid has been replied to ... I've been trying to get a hold of anyone on flitetest for questions on your product , I thought the bennifet of buying from American companies and brands were for the customer service and support but here I am a week later ten emails and not one response or reply ... Thanks flitetest for being so busy that u can't reply to one comment ....

I want to know in which size paper I print the full size pdf of ft alpha mini plans

I wasnt expecting to these to fly so well actually. Gratz

like motor,ESC,etc all of the things please

I only got one size screw for the motor and they don’t work

what battery is that and what should i use for the f power pack

Im in the works with scratch building this plane now, printed the plans from flite test, unless there is another size to this aircraft , mine is Ft-Alpha mini, there is a mis mark from the plans to the build with Josh that I am watching , he's AWEASOME, concerning the nose piece and lower fuselage, they are marked as ,on the nose piece, 45 degree bevel instead of a cavity, and no 45 degree mark down center, on fuselage, in the center below the nose there are no 45 degree bevel marks and no paper removal,just to make everyone aware, im a beginer learning the hobby and very excited, I would rather build my first planes than buy a RTF. Josh and his team have been a TREMENDOUS help and will keep building. I am currently on my third build and love the challenges, saving for all electronics and radio etc. Keep up the good work flite!

dear sir... im made a 64mm edf jet. the design plan i collect from "FT Alpha" Jet.. but i put a 64mm 4500kv edf & a 1500mh lipo....The weight maybe 400-500g.. but it cant fly, everytime i try... im from bangladesh... please help me

THANK YOU AND GOD BLESS, THE BOYS DID WELL FROM WHAT I SEE. ATLEAST THEY ARE NOT ROBBING, STEALING, ETC. AND THEY ARE LEARNING THE HOBBY THAT THEY MAY WELL LOVE AND A LITTLE OF AERODYNAMICS AS WELL. WHAT A JOY TO SEE SOMETHING YOU HAVE HAD A HAND IN TAKE TO THE SKY. FUCTURE PILOTS? GOOD JOB TO YOU SIR! U BOAT COMMANDER 157.