Designed by Marcel du Plessis

If you download plans and build the BD-5, please consider sending the designer a donation for all of his hard work and inspiration!

PayPal | marcel.du.plessis@kentron.co.za

Suggested Donation: $10.00

NOTES FROM THE DESIGNER

Here is my 6mm Depron Bede BD-5. This model is relatively easy to build and looks pretty in the air. It does beautiful loops, aileron rolls and knife edge passes.

SPECIFICATIONS

Span: 35" | Flying weight: 570g (with 2200mah lipo and rudder servo) | Motor: 2212-06 (2200kv) | Prop: APC 6x4E | ESC: 30A+ | Lipo: 3S 1800mah or heavier required for balance | Servos: 2x 9g (3 with optional rudder) | CG position: 1/2" in front of centre of wing spar.

My control throws: Aileron (measured at inboard corner): 17mm up, 25% expo | Elevator: 21mm up, 17mm down, 40% expo | Rudder (measured at base of fin): 35mm left, 35mm right, 30% expo.

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KIT AVAILABLE

Short Kit: Balsa Buddies

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