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The passion at FliteTest is to introduce this great hobby to as many people as possible.It is also to make that journey as fun as possible. This design focuses on both goals more than anything. We learned a ton from the tiny trainer on the value of growing with one aircraft from 3 to 4 channel. We also learned that a landing gear adds another very important skill set and source of fun to every pilot.We did not want this design to end there.Versatility is also very important as well. The landing gear of the FT Simple Cub can be removed to either fly as a belly lander or on optional floats specially designed for this great little trainer.
The Simple Cub is both easy to build and easy to fly. In its most simple format, 11 separate pieces of foam is all that is required to build this plane. This makes for a build time under 2 hours. We took a great amount of inspiration from the Horizon Super Cub LP and the Blu Baby. Both are amazing designs that we all love and want to honor. The ability for the FT Simple cub to go from 3 channel (rudder, elevator, and throttle) to 4 channel (rudder, elevator, aileron, and throttle) without building a new wing. The aileron mod only takes 15 minutes to add and opens a world of options like flaperons and aerobatic flying. If dropping foam bombs for target practice is your fancy, the same servo will double as drop mechanisms while still keeping the great flight characteristics as the original 3 channel format. Your support, feedback, and passion for flight is the reason we are here today! Thank you for choosing the FT Simple Cub and for your support through your purchase. We are confident that this design is possibly the most rewarding to build, fly, and modify creations that we have ever created. We can’t wait to see how many memories, pilots, and modifications come from our great FT Family!
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! The compatible power pack is listed below.
Specifications: Weight: 10 Oz (Fully assembled; without battery)
Wingspan: 38 Inches (956mm)
Center of Gravity: 1.75 Inches (45mm) from the leading edge of the wing (Recommended)
Control Surface Throws: 12-16 Degrees
Expo Suggestions: 30%
Flite Test Simple Cub Electric Airplane Kit (956mm)
Never disappointed with these FT build kits!! Quick, Easy and lots of fun!!!!
Kolbe Villa
Verified Owner
Saturday, Aug 4 2018 (3 months ago)
Flite Test Simple Cub Electric Airplane Kit (956mm)
This was my first Flite Test design, and it is great! Everything in the videos is true- great characteristics and simple to build and fly. Just remember to order wheels with your purchase since they are not included.
Dale Andersen
Sunday, Jul 29 2018 (4 months ago)
Flite Test Simple Cub Electric Airplane Kit (956mm)
Great flyer! Fun and easy to build.
Ready to build the floats next.
Riley Ross
Verified Owner
Saturday, Sep 22 2018 (8 weeks ago)
Flite Test Simple Cub Electric Airplane Kit (956mm)
Easy to build and it flies really good! Easy to fly and only took a couple hours to build. One of the foam boards came cracked but did not seem to effect it.
Globemaster
Monday, Aug 13 2018 (3 months ago)
Flite Test Simple Cub Electric Airplane Kit (956mm)
great deal with power pack perfect for a first flight plane
Daniel Schafer
Thursday, Nov 15 2018 (yesterday)
Flite Test Simple Cub Electric Airplane Kit (956mm)
I am happy to say the build and flying experience is superb with the FT simple cub. The free downloadable plans are easy to follow and well done. Also, If you are lazy (time efficient, a nicer way to put it;)) the speed build kit comes in at a very reasonable price, and Josh does a great job in the build video explaining how to complete each step. It has plenty of power in using an emax 2215 motor on a 1000mah 3 cell lipo, but be sure to get spare props, because you are sure to break them in a hard crash with the nose. I am excited to use this plane in the future for bomb drops, water, snow, etc. I highly recommend the FT simple cub, and if you do get it, I also recommend getting the crafty kit, because it will make your building experience much faster and easier. Looking forward to the "Mega cub" hopefully coming in their giant series soon! Enjoy!
Clement Redoux
Verified Owner
Monday, Nov 5 2018 (2 weeks ago)
Flite Test Simple Cub Electric Airplane Kit (956mm)
Amazing plane ! really easy to build and fly. i've learn to fly with this plane, he's really strong and easy to repair.
Zachary
Sunday, Nov 4 2018 (2 weeks ago)
Flite Test Simple Cub Electric Airplane Kit (956mm)
Started with foam builds back in 2006 but after my first child free time became a rarity. Nearly 10 years later my kids are old enough and have shown an interest in the hobby and this was a great first build. We did the scratch build and the kids traced the parts while I did the cutting. Plane flew great right out the gate, even survived the few crashes we had. Suggest forgoing the wheels in even medium grass since it tends to nose over despite my best efforts. Can’t wait to build another DIY aircraft!
