I'd like to share a build I've been working on meet the Porter.

The Porter is a radio controlled airplane that can be built under 250 grams. It's fun to fly as an RC aircraft, or can be used to drop foam darts and learn about ballistics and targeting.

Optional 3d printed leading edge devices provide the opportunity to explore aerodynamics not normally experienced by the average RC pilot. Learn the flight characteristics associated with Leading Edge Slats, or Boundary Layer Energizers. Each takes a different approach to enhance slow speed handling and provide better controllability as you approach a stall.

The Porter is laser cut for precision and reproducibility. It packs small, and builds quick often in an hour or less with simple tools and hot glue.

Designed and built by a working commercial pilot the plane makes a great quick build trainer for student pilots and is an inexpensive way to introduce pilots to skills and techniques that will serve them well as they build future drones, UAS or FPV planes.

For more information visit UsefulAircraft.com

Specs:
Motor 14073500kv
ESC 20amp
BEC 1.5amp
Servos 2x SG90
Battery 850mah 3s

Table of Contents

00:00 Who am I and how did we get here?
01:30 Introduction to the Porter
02:18 Flight Characteristics and overview
03:32 Build details and Bill of Materials
06:16 Leading Edge Slats
08:12 Vortex Generators
09:40 Runcam Attachment
10:50 Foam Dart dropping mechanism
12:15 The Whistle I regret
12:40 Battery life expectations
13:14 Propeller size considerations
16:54 Flight footage onboard camera
18:18 Foam dart target practice
18:35 Line of Sight flying
20:23 Closing thoughts

Thanks for you time.