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RC Airplane Designer

Pick a wingspan and a flying style — get a complete plane design with a to-scale drawing you can flip between 2D plan and 3D view, plus a parts list. Want more control? Open Advanced for aspect ratio, taper, weight, and dihedral.

Loads a proven setup — then tweak anything you like
Most foam-board builds: 24–60 in · goes up to 400 in for giants
Leave on "Recommend" unless you already own one
Higher = slimmer glider-like wing, lower = stubby and agile
Tapered looks great and drops tip weight — the CG math adjusts automatically
Already weighed your build? Power and loading recalc from your number
Longer flights = bigger battery = more weight
More = self-leveling, less = crisper rolls. Shown in the 3D view
Longer = steadier pitch, shorter = snappier. Keep it 40–120% of span
Thicker = more lift at slow speed and a taller spar; thinner = faster

Results are a proven starting point for foam-board builds, not a guarantee — always range-check your gear and maiden with extra altitude.

Set your wingspan and style, then hit
Design My Airplane

How This Tool Works

The Same Math I Use On My Own Builds

Every number here is a proven starting point that flies — the same sizing rules behind the builds on my YouTube channel. You'll still fine-tune the balance point on your maiden flight (start slightly nose-heavy, never tail-heavy). When your design is done, the Checklist Builder sizes your full parts list and the Wiring Designer shows how everything plugs together.

Want to go deeper than a starting point? Foam Flight Lab is my design sandbox — drag a slider and a 3D plane rebuilds itself while it solves the neutral point, static margin, tail volume, stall speed and roll rate. This page gets you a plane that flies; that one lets you understand why.

Next in the Eric Robb Builder System

Next: choose your electronics

You've got a design and a CG. Now get a matched motor, ESC, battery, prop and servo set sized to this exact plane.

Open the Checklist Builder → All tools