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World's smallest flight box
Topic Started: Monday May 23 2011, 11:49 PM (464 Views)
Simon
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After I've sold my car, I have come to realise that there is a law against carrying bulky items in public transport. This pose a challenge to aeromodellers who do not own cars carrying their planes and flight equipment to the flying field.

To reduce excessive baggage, I have since decided to miniaturize my models and flight box.
In this project, the flight box I've designed carries sufficient equipment needed in the flying field. Tools like screw drivers, spare plugs, screws etc can go in your hand luggage.

This flight box is designed for 1/2A class models, as such, only sufficient fuel is carried in a 12 oz Sullivan tank. For 049 class engines, I find it excessive and can be further reduced to an 8 oz RC tank. The fuel pump is a 150cc syringe (I'm now looking for a smaller one).
For glow driver, I've chosen a little 12V powered "a-word" brand (smallest I can find).
A little 12V 1.2 ampere-hour battery sufficient for my use. I find the usual 12V 7 ampere hour battery too excessive.
I use a Norvel electric starter and is wired to the same battery. Alternatively, you may choose to hand start, this will save you more baggage.
The box also carries my control line reel made from plywood. (the handle goes in my hand luggage).

The photos attached shows the layout for my equipment. You may design your own based on your equipment, but the size differs.

Wishing you all the best...
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