About
What is F1Q?
Key features of class F1Q - what makes it distinctive, who it's for, and what to expect.
Class characteristics
- Quiet operation
- Repeatable launches
- Cleaner than F1C
Equipment
What you need
Starter equipment list for the F1Q class. Pick specific products based on your budget and experience level.
- F1Q model
- Brushless motor
- LiPo pack compliant with the rules
- Programmable timer/controller
Rules
Rules and regulations
FAI class with electric power; pack energy and run time per the current rulebook.
Key rule parameters
- Power
- electric brushless
- Battery
- LiPo per the rules
- Control
- None in flight
First steps
How to start with F1Q
- 1
Check pack parameters after charging.
- 2
Set the energy limit per the rules.
- 3
Do short test launches.
Common mistakes
What to avoid on your first attempts with class F1Q.
- Wrong controller settings
- Incorrect propeller
- No ESC cooling
Calendar
Related competitions
Knowledge
Related guides
RC
RC electric motors, the basics
KV, power, propellers and matching to the model.
RC
LiPo packs, safety and charging
How to avoid burning down your workshop.
Competitions
How to prepare a model for a competition?
A pre-launch checklist.
Competitions
How to read a competition rulebook?
Key parts of the FAI and national rulebooks.
Tools
Interactive tools for this class
Workshop helpers, with educational estimates, not certified values.
Discipline: Free Flight