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I flew with a friend of mine back in the 76-77 out of a ski resort that in the summer was a hang glider meca. In state college Pa USA. I'm amazed that I had almost zero Drama flying mine I was 15 and my friend was 17 we'd load up his father's old station wagon and head out for the day he kept trying to give me lessons and kept Demanding I listened to everything he said. My first flight was great his first flight ended when he hit a ski lift cable with his jaw breaking it in several places. Second time out about a month later and his mouth wired shut ( which was great for me 😂) kept saying you got to do it the way I do it. Which he fell about 60 feet and broke both his legs and right hand I said Bobby if I take your advice anymore you'll get me killed. He always had bad luck and I always had great fun. California later 70's and early 80's was a blast. Miss those days

Lovely models there! Not many younger people I hope the hobby doesn't die it teaches so much about science patience and wonder.

Probably the most irritating music on TH-cam.

Godspeed Brian. RIP, thank you for your passion to preserve history❤ My great-uncle Gordon got me interested in the old Rhinebeck Aerodrome. My visits with him were few, his passion and knowledge for this Museum was impeccable. I plan on returning with my kids someday.

Beautiful ❤...so sorry for your loss of such a beautiful bird😔

RIP. Always wanted to go to this air show from the UK as we don't have as many variety from World War I and I always loved the Fokker DVIII. I have seen this aircraft for years online.

Wow. I would be proud of thag one! Ive never seen a low wing fly that nice!!!!

Good miniature glider

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Great video! Thank you. A couple of questions: doesn't spraying water over the covered areas (to shrink the tissue) end up bleeding the lozange colors? What about the the nitrite dope? Can you apply over the shrunken areas without smudging the colors?

this is very scare, my cat is sad

Hi John - was browsing model videos this morn and while watching yours I saw the balsa stripper in action. Can you share the maker and source. Mike

Wow, what a beautiful and realistic landing...

If I built one of those, I'd probably have to either put a hook on it for catapult launch, or a finger brace for more vigorous hand launches. I'd certainly put in a finger box for launching on the R/C version...

just read in the fac magazine you were inducted to The FAC Hall of Fame! ♥ it.

Damn there are some hot models here. Lot of skill.

John, why glue each rib? If you do the perimeter, shrink and dope, the dope will attach the tissue to each rib.

Sweet !!!

I wish we would see more kods into hobbies lole rc plane buildjng and flying and runner power free flight but nope its all men and a very few women 45 and plder im the youngest at my rc flying club and free flight club and im 32

A great aviator, died doing what he loved. Is there a video that anyone made of his last flight to see what really happened? They say the plane's engine caught fire. RIP Brian.

I used to man the fire extinguisher when starting the DVIII’s engine and I flew several bombing runs with him. He was such a great guy. He never considered himself above anyone else. He had no problem grabbing a paintbrush and painting the hangers with us. He and I had many conversations about flying, planes, and life in general. He will be sorely missed.

My Morakniv 106C arrived today. Let me tell you all...that thing is S H A R P !!! Now I gotta carve a prop someday soon.

John - Thanks for showing this great little flier, got the plans and am building as we speak. Thank you also for the carving knife info. Been sanding my props with large diameter dowels but with winter coming can't do that sanding in my building room. Thanks again. Mike

thank you for sharing your knowledge!

My condolences to the Family of Brian. A very talented person and just a great guy. Remember him from my volunteer days at The Aerodrome and was always smiling and kind to all. He will be missed, God bless him 🙏

Wow! I thought the Swiss chip-carving knife I use was sharp, but yours is incredible. I see where I make a mistake, though. I don't FINISH the backside before starting the front. I'll try your method. Thanks!

Nice work! And nice flight!

Magnificent!

I'm here for the sound of that knife shearing the balsa.

another out standing build john! i think this might be my next rog

Excellent work! It finally hit in the end but survived!

These "small" projects are really interesting. I like building them thought I never get them to fly. Yours flew magnificently! Carving the prop is a skill I need to develop (and I need a small drill press somehow). Thank you for sharing!

Lovely John, that rib making idea was clever 🙂

This flies beautifully! Too well for the roof beams.. A wealth of detail for basic tech here. I am somewhat envious of you John, for that beautiful narrow blade carving knife, and your prodigious skill in it's use. I bet this tool is a much prized one. The use of tape to mark bend points in wire is a great tip! Scrappy may be capable of being built mostly from the contents of the scrap box, and she may be apparently simple, but in build quality and flying performance she's much more than scrappy! Perfect film for basics. You make prop carving look easy!! Nice one John. 🌟👍

Wow John, you dove right in on the propeller. Thanks for the lovely video

Three questions. What carving knife are you using and where can I get one? Also, what size rubber? Great video and flights! tia

Beautiful little plane, let me guess 5 grams🙂 Greetings from the Netherlands

5:19 What happened to the prop?

Hi John! Scrappy flies very well! Wish I could learn to carve those balsa props! Just need to cut some blanks and practice! Thanks for sharing!

Simply wonderful ! What's the final total weight?

Hi John! Thanks for another wonderful indoor flying video! Those planes all fly so great!

Visited the Aerodrome for the first time in July. Accidents happen, but it's so sad when they do

That red and black high wing around 1.25 was the smoothest flying aircraft I've ever seen.

What a great opening scene, a pilot and his young copilot watching the miracle of flight. Another fun video and involving the young people is great to see, they are completely involved. Looking forward to the winter series and thanks for doing these videos.

thanks!

Hell yeah to that engine!!

Really enjoyable and a great standard! Two nice things, amongst many you get with indoor meets are the possibility of better interaction with other fliers and, definitely on show here, the nice landings on the smooth floor! Thanks John, this is excellent! 🌟👍

Wonderful! Nice flights!

Thanks for shar😮 lovely to see some younger ones!

Superbly relaxing to watch John, were any yours? My favorite wascthe flying disc, not sure what it's called yet but she has to be on my build list, cheers