FPV Easyglider Build Log

This article is about the build of our FPV Easyglider.

A while ago I decided that I needed a good and reliable FPV platform for all my equipment that came from our old (really old) Easystar. We have already flown it to test it and such so that explains all the dirt on the plane. Here we go!

Parts List:
- Airframe: Multiplex Easyglider Pro (http://hitecrcd.com/products/airplanes/multiplex/gliders/easy-glider-pro-rr-builds-as-a-glider/product)
- Servo's: 2x HXT900 (http://hobbyking.com/hobbyking/store/__662__HXT900_9g_1_6kg_12sec_Micro_Servo.html) 2x Hitec HS-80 (Old so not available anymore sorry)
- Motor: NTM Prop Drive 35-30 1100kv / 380w (http://hobbyking.com/hobbyking/store/__16230__NTM_Prop_Drive_Series_35_30_1100kv_380w.html)
- ESC: We have a non brand one but i would reccomend a 35Amp ESC
- Propellor: 12"x6,5" Carbon prop (http://www.modellhobby.de/CAM-Carbon-12,0-x-6,5-Klappluftschraubenblatter.htm?shop=k_staufenb&SessionId=&a=article&ProdNr=013723446&t=12&c=1516&p=1516)
- Spinner: 54,5mm spinner (http://www.modellhobby.de/CAM-Carbon-12,0-x-6,5-Klappluftschraubenblatter.htm?shop=k_staufenb&SessionId=&a=article&ProdNr=013723446&t=12&c=1516&p=1516)
- Center blade hub: Don't know that anymore sorry!
- Battery:  Zippy 2200 3S1P 40C LiPo (http://hobbyking.com/hobbyking/store/__9942__ZIPPY_Flightmax_2200mAh_3S1P_40C.html) 
- FPV Tx & Rx: Boscam 200mw 5,8Ghz (http://hobbyking.com/hobbyking/store/__15295__Boscam_5_8Ghz_200mw_FPV_Wireless_AV_Tx_Rx_Set.html)
- FPV camera: 1/3-inch Sony CCD (NTSC) (http://hobbyking.com/hobbyking/store/__21324__1_3_inch_SONY_CCD_Video_Camera_NTSC_.html)
- Recording camrea (optional): HobbyKing HD Wing cam 720p 30fps 5mp CMOS (http://hobbyking.com/hobbyking/store/__17200__HD_Wing_Camera_1280x720p_30fps_5MP_CMOS.html)

Now that we have gone over all the parts and pieces you have to assemble the airplane as normal but we will now show you wich steps are extra and put petween for the FPV conversion.

Before you glue anything you first cut out a hole for your VTx at around 3cm behind the TE (trailing edge) of the wing.

 Then check if your VTx actually fits like you want it to. Ours is perfectly like we wanted it to go.

After that is done take that half of the fuselage and route your cables as you desire. We did it like this.

Now you can glue everything together BUT QUICK REMINDER!! Leave the steel ball bearing out of the tail! you won't need those! In our case at least.

Now for the camera preparation.

take a few pieces of scrap foam that fir the camera's dimentions and cut it to a aerodynamic shape like this.

After you have done the front of the camera you can do the back like this.

We put in a little carbon tube for the ziptie to keep it firmly in place even overtop of the velcro. Also make shure to check your angles because you may or may not be happy with the final view. We had to put a little piece of foam on the rear to have a good view angle. 

You're done! Congratulations!

Now go out there and fly some nice FPV! but first you have to fly the plane LOS (Line Of Sight) first to get a feel of the aircraft. But if you think you're ready, go for it!

Now for the optional part.
We decided to put our Recording camera on the wing because that gave us the maximum amound of view and was the only real option to get nice footage and not having to tilt it or build a platform for it.

We really hope this helped some of you out. If you have any questions regarding any topic we mentioned or forgot to mention just write a comment and we will answer (maybe not direct beacause of time zone issues). 

With kind regards,

Lennart van Maarseveen - Team EZephyr member

First flight with all the gear on.