Flying my Seaplane as FAST as possible

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  • เผยแพร่เมื่อ 25 ก.ค. 2019
  • Inspired by the Schneider Trophy, I built an RC floatplane! Check this video out to see us put it through a time trial. You can get the FREE build plans for this RC plane on my website. www.projectair.co.uk/store
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  • @maxiemusfpv198
    @maxiemusfpv198 4 ปีที่แล้ว +143

    I absolutely love how this channel is becoming what flite test used to be, an awesome entertaining specialized channel. Congratulations James

    • @fjaramillo887
      @fjaramillo887 3 ปีที่แล้ว +9

      yes its less clickbait and more building

    • @TheGamerMan145
      @TheGamerMan145 3 ปีที่แล้ว +5

      better then flight test

    • @ethanf3591
      @ethanf3591 2 ปีที่แล้ว

      Not true

  • @michaelknott4361
    @michaelknott4361 4 ปีที่แล้ว +98

    Here are some rules of thumb when it comes to floatplanes:
    1: The floats are about 75% of the length of the plane.
    2: The step is about halfway down the length of the float.
    3: When the floats are installed, the step should be just behind the c.g.
    Hope this information helps, keep up the good work!

  • @longuevalnz
    @longuevalnz 4 ปีที่แล้ว +22

    Well done James ... your low key helpers are funny

  • @aerovexa8794
    @aerovexa8794 4 ปีที่แล้ว +8

    I’ve started associating that background music with learning after watching Mark Rober

  • @mr_46
    @mr_46 3 ปีที่แล้ว +5

    As always admirable how you get inspired, simply set off and do stuff - I appreciate that you share it here!
    - a fellow engineer

  • @JDMAXX-kb5su
    @JDMAXX-kb5su 3 ปีที่แล้ว +3

    Keep stoking those “Creative Flames” 🔥 Well Done. I’m an RC Pilot from the Chicago Area myself, with 7 years experience. ✈️

  • @harlyquin
    @harlyquin 2 ปีที่แล้ว +1

    5:48 That is one loud cricket

  • @angelreading5098
    @angelreading5098 4 ปีที่แล้ว +3

    Well done James II was wondering when your next Project Air video was going to be uploaded and here you are,the floatplane seems to handle very well especially in that awful wind.
    I note several Vintage model company types in your workshop hanging from the walls.

  • @foamyflightmaster9385
    @foamyflightmaster9385 4 ปีที่แล้ว +2

    Nice looking model, flies well off the water. Floats are generating lift making level 'speed' flying a challenge. Keep up the good work.

  • @iancurry8504
    @iancurry8504 4 ปีที่แล้ว +2

    Great project - always loved these racing planes. Best wishes from South Africa.

  • @ianschroth6575
    @ianschroth6575 3 ปีที่แล้ว +1

    Beautiful plane and great job on building it! I love the old Schneider Trophy planes,and ones that ran the old Cleveland Air Races, and the........

  • @LesPaulDavis
    @LesPaulDavis 2 หลายเดือนก่อน

    Full marks for the Captain Scarlet sting at the end!

  • @theothertonydutch
    @theothertonydutch 4 ปีที่แล้ว +6

    Would be neat to organize actual trophee runs on this scale.

  • @SqueezeboxOfDelights
    @SqueezeboxOfDelights 4 ปีที่แล้ว +11

    James: * gives detailed description on speed testing set-up *
    Me: hehehe Bottoms Reservoir

  • @O.L.D_RC
    @O.L.D_RC 4 ปีที่แล้ว +1

    Been enjoying this subscription, saw you on Flite Test a while back and checked out your vids. Really cool watching what some might say was a fail and your critique of what went wrong, quite educational. Great projects! FYI, it's a seaplane if it has a boat-type hull, a float plane if it uses... floats. Lol Keep up the great work!

  • @denismoran670
    @denismoran670 4 ปีที่แล้ว +4

    Thanks, James.What an inspiring piece of work. The aircraft flew beautifully, and your design/build worked out to a splendid finish! I've downloaded the plans, and will build one in the Spring ( I have a 5 aircraft backlog!), so diolch yn fawr
    from Den, Swansea

    • @Project-Air
      @Project-Air  4 ปีที่แล้ว

      Denis Moran Diolch Den! Glad you enjoyed it and pleased to hear you’ll be building a floatplane of your own 😊

    • @misheron9495
      @misheron9495 5 หลายเดือนก่อน

      Hello,please,can you send to me this plans)Because,they aren't available anymore...

  • @Nera87
    @Nera87 3 ปีที่แล้ว

    Very cool project! 😉💪🏻👍🏻🔝

  • @erlconradgagni1623
    @erlconradgagni1623 4 ปีที่แล้ว

    I love your plane design

  • @MCsCreations
    @MCsCreations 4 ปีที่แล้ว

    Beautiful little airplane, dude! Fantastic!!! 😃

  • @Project-Air
    @Project-Air  4 ปีที่แล้ว +6

    Thanks for watching people! Post comments of what mods I should do to make this plane much faster. 🔥🔥🔥

    • @air-headedaviator1805
      @air-headedaviator1805 4 ปีที่แล้ว +1

      Obviously bigger motor, smaller prop is one option. But it is a little thing, so you should pair it with an intunner motor for speeeeeed and force.

    • @oliverw782
      @oliverw782 4 ปีที่แล้ว +1

      6s!!!

    • @cummibear69
      @cummibear69 4 ปีที่แล้ว +1

      Take the efx racer setup as a reference

    • @aleksanderwisniewski3504
      @aleksanderwisniewski3504 4 ปีที่แล้ว

      Except that, what people posted above, build new airframe. Box with attached wings, which have attached two more boxes can't get "speed challange". Something like floating flying wing would be awsome (and
      innovative by the way)

    • @garypaisley
      @garypaisley 4 ปีที่แล้ว

      Mono float

  • @nanomckomsncom
    @nanomckomsncom 4 ปีที่แล้ว

    Very entertaining trio ! A " can do " attitude is mostly what is required from anyone building things.

  • @TechFitsShorts
    @TechFitsShorts 4 ปีที่แล้ว

    Superb video once again

    • @Project-Air
      @Project-Air  4 ปีที่แล้ว

      Cheers for watching!

  • @dad5650
    @dad5650 3 ปีที่แล้ว +1

    The step on the floats typically go slightly behind the CG point.

  • @RcAviation
    @RcAviation 4 ปีที่แล้ว

    Great vid :) can't wait for more

  • @jorgenelsonfelix52
    @jorgenelsonfelix52 4 ปีที่แล้ว

    Excellent spectacular.
    Saludos desde Buenos Aires 👍😎

  • @stratos2
    @stratos2 4 ปีที่แล้ว +22

    Hey James, I challenge you to re-develop the edf afterburner once made by David over on Flite Test. If there's anything I can help you with message me. I am developing one myself and have just recently managed to make it fire at full throttle without getting blown out.

    • @alexairconditioning1581
      @alexairconditioning1581 4 ปีที่แล้ว +1

      I am very interested in one of these if you make a video on it, that would be awesome

    • @stratos2
      @stratos2 4 ปีที่แล้ว +2

      @@alexairconditioning1581 If I make a video on it then on my main channel (HB Stratos)

    • @alexairconditioning1581
      @alexairconditioning1581 4 ปีที่แล้ว

      @@stratos2 on an unrelated not do u have concord in your profile pic too??

    • @stratos2
      @stratos2 4 ปีที่แล้ว

      @@alexairconditioning1581 Yes, I also have a simplified concorde in my logo, made in MS office powerpoint xD. For more talking and details on the burner I ask you to contact me on discord... you can find the invite link under every video on my main channel.

  • @jadonwilson2442
    @jadonwilson2442 4 ปีที่แล้ว +6

    If you want it to be faster racing strips are more effective than red paint

    • @zuestoots5176
      @zuestoots5176 4 ปีที่แล้ว +1

      And stickers.. Everybody knows each sticker is worth 5hp or in this case, 5mph

  • @jakedevries1455
    @jakedevries1455 3 ปีที่แล้ว

    That cheer haha this is excellent I love your channel and would have definitely cheered if I was there.

  • @slingshotrc4634
    @slingshotrc4634 3 ปีที่แล้ว +1

    Hey James. I hope you have your ears on. Is there an alternative link for the plans. Good plan. Looked real good on the water!

  • @optionalcoast7478
    @optionalcoast7478 4 ปีที่แล้ว +1

    I definently want to get back into scratch building because of this channel

    • @Project-Air
      @Project-Air  4 ปีที่แล้ว +2

      My mission = success

  • @sacrificialrubber779
    @sacrificialrubber779 4 ปีที่แล้ว

    You design and build soooo many neat airplanes...design and build a recovery boat/craft!!😁

    • @Project-Air
      @Project-Air  4 ปีที่แล้ว +1

      Thanks Mike! More soon!

    • @sacrificialrubber779
      @sacrificialrubber779 4 ปีที่แล้ว

      I found a grappler claw on thingverse that I am going to print and build a pontoon style recovery craft!😁👍🏻

  • @electricflyer81
    @electricflyer81 4 ปีที่แล้ว

    Love ALL things R/C. Yes, more!

  • @boyofcow
    @boyofcow 4 ปีที่แล้ว

    Great vid. Hope you'll be able to keep videos coming out soonest

    • @Project-Air
      @Project-Air  4 ปีที่แล้ว

      There will be more soon :)

  • @trongnghianguyen1605
    @trongnghianguyen1605 3 ปีที่แล้ว

    ahhh . the speed test ... Have you finished it ? Cant wait

  • @phil1921
    @phil1921 2 ปีที่แล้ว

    It would be cool to see one made with some sort of guidance assistance system to help keep it level and strait.

  • @samthekingyo
    @samthekingyo 3 ปีที่แล้ว

    Wondering if it's still possible to get hold of plans for this since the link is dead now? Interested in using them as a starting point for something. Great video, cheers

  • @joshuawfinn
    @joshuawfinn 4 ปีที่แล้ว +1

    Nice design. I think it's got a lot of potential, but you need to get the warp out of it that's causing that right wing to drag so much. Also I'm relatively sure the prop pitch is too low. Not sure what an optimal prop looks like for a foam floatplane since there's a lot of drag...

  • @snipereliete
    @snipereliete 4 ปีที่แล้ว

    That was awsome.I've always wanted to build the Supermariene.the reason it was so hairy to fly is because the plane is too small.I've spent 30 years flying and building and had a master builder my dad(rest in peace dad) to help me.I like building aircraft with wingspan of 60-90mm.my dad always said that they were too small but I loved the fact they always flew great.I recommend u use a larger plane but we'll done on this project.I was very impressed.

  • @peterzhao3387
    @peterzhao3387 3 ปีที่แล้ว +1

    Ur awesome

  • @air-headedaviator1805
    @air-headedaviator1805 4 ปีที่แล้ว

    Oh I’m DEFINITELY building this

  • @medelyess
    @medelyess 7 หลายเดือนก่อน

    I like the intro 😅

  • @Part_time_spacemarine
    @Part_time_spacemarine 4 ปีที่แล้ว

    That thing is fast and cute

  • @misheron9495
    @misheron9495 5 หลายเดือนก่อน

    Hello, you've done a really great job with this model. Best of luck with your future developments. By the way, I need the plan for this model, but I can't seem to find them on the website. It's empty. Could you please provide a new link? Thank you.

  • @maxiemusfpv198
    @maxiemusfpv198 4 ปีที่แล้ว +1

    Wee need more will on this channel

  • @wideyxyz2271
    @wideyxyz2271 4 ปีที่แล้ว +1

    Is this Bottoms reservoir over near Macc? Just up the road from me!

  • @timovanzonneveld4087
    @timovanzonneveld4087 4 ปีที่แล้ว +1

    Awsome vid
    And The steps need to be under the cg

  • @MisterrJJ
    @MisterrJJ ปีที่แล้ว

    Great video

  • @vtech8716
    @vtech8716 4 ปีที่แล้ว

    Great job, see you from Russia, great hobby? good luck

  • @alperg1142
    @alperg1142 2 ปีที่แล้ว +1

    Thanks.

  • @billpolits7594
    @billpolits7594 ปีที่แล้ว

    Suggest increase angle between datum and float waterline for smoother liftoffs!

  • @chrisjolicoeur8361
    @chrisjolicoeur8361 2 ปีที่แล้ว

    As far as I’m concerned he earned that cheer 😂

  • @seanluttrell9801
    @seanluttrell9801 3 ปีที่แล้ว

    Where can we get the plans to this plane? the description link doesn't work.

  • @elijahf111
    @elijahf111 4 ปีที่แล้ว +1

    reminds me a lot of the baby Bugatti that one of the ft community members designed a couple years ago

  • @oneeyemonster3262
    @oneeyemonster3262 4 ปีที่แล้ว

    it's still a sweet looking model..Floats do strange things to air.
    So that's a pretty good design on your part for it to maiden .

    • @Project-Air
      @Project-Air  4 ปีที่แล้ว

      Thanks! Yeah it did feel a bit odd at tines, but I think that was mostly due to the crosswinds against the floats.

  • @rmdcade1717
    @rmdcade1717 4 ปีที่แล้ว +2

    James Whomsley is a man who uses a two-camera setup while watching videos on his computer just in case he needs to Jim the camera while getting an idea. :P

  • @austinhcoe
    @austinhcoe 4 ปีที่แล้ว

    Nice.

  • @1212354a
    @1212354a 4 ปีที่แล้ว

    Almost 50!

  • @socialus5689
    @socialus5689 4 ปีที่แล้ว +1

    Many don't know this but uh.
    Ferrari red makes the plane instantly 20 MPH faster.

  • @ub6o7
    @ub6o7 2 ปีที่แล้ว

    he played the rober music this is how you know its good

  • @BigMilan
    @BigMilan 4 ปีที่แล้ว +1

    i don't know what the scale of this rc plane is (did you say it at all?), but assuming it's 1/15, then the scaled up speed of the full sized plane would have been about 1100kmph (about 700 mph). Impressive!.. assuming my scale estimation is about right haha

  • @willparry
    @willparry 4 ปีที่แล้ว

    Meanwhile the cricketers are wondering why the crowd are cheering.

  • @TinyHouseHomestead
    @TinyHouseHomestead ปีที่แล้ว

    Hey where can I download the plans?! 😁👍🇺🇸

  • @peterfranzen3538
    @peterfranzen3538 3 ปีที่แล้ว

    Sounds like you need to build a rescue boat.

  • @testflyrc7811
    @testflyrc7811 4 ปีที่แล้ว

    Cool project! Your airplane looked stable on the water and looked good in the air!!! Do you happen to know how fast your Seaplane went?

    • @Project-Air
      @Project-Air  4 ปีที่แล้ว

      Thanks, yep, I showed that here 8:50

    • @testflyrc7811
      @testflyrc7811 4 ปีที่แล้ว

      @@Project-Air Thanks! Do you happen to know how many KMH your airplane went? If you don't know it's okay with me. Thanks for making cool videos! I like how you designed this seaplane! I want to in the not to distant future, to design a foam board Cirrus sr22t.

  • @mitush4562
    @mitush4562 3 ปีที่แล้ว +1

    0:20 watching mark rober, huh?

  • @TechFitsShorts
    @TechFitsShorts 4 ปีที่แล้ว

    Notifcation GAng

  • @Ghrank
    @Ghrank 4 ปีที่แล้ว +3

    More Will

    • @Project-Air
      @Project-Air  4 ปีที่แล้ว

      Thanks Will, I'll let Will know

  • @rcbinchicken
    @rcbinchicken 4 ปีที่แล้ว

    Very nice work. I'm curious, how were the floats constructed? What adhesives used etc.? Trying to figure out how I can prevent leaks if I one day try a floatplane of my own. :) In terms of higher speed, everyone's saying "beef it up" and they're not wrong, but I'd personally look at cutting drag before increasing power. Shaving boxy corners off fuse and floats to lower total surface area? Shaving down trailing edges of wings/stabs to as thin as possible? Seeing if you can get away with slightly smaller floats? (though maybe not much if going to a heavier power rig.)

    • @Project-Air
      @Project-Air  4 ปีที่แล้ว

      They're just made from foam board. They leaked a bit but were fine for this experimental plane. Thanks for the suggestions!

    • @krotchlickmeugh627
      @krotchlickmeugh627 3 ปีที่แล้ว

      I use balsa and fiberglass. I also use glow engines. Electric is dumb.
      Rather fly 20 minutes. Land and refill then fly again.

  • @aaliyaahsan107
    @aaliyaahsan107 3 ปีที่แล้ว

    You should try ardupilot

  • @sebyv9305
    @sebyv9305 ปีที่แล้ว

    Can you make a drone that can travel through all 3 mediums air, water and land
    Flyboat already covers 2 mediums, can wheels be added to flyboat?

  • @waltervanmuylder5061
    @waltervanmuylder5061 4 ปีที่แล้ว

    Hey,
    The link does not work ,with the other plans no problem, I would like a copy so that I can also build it, can you check what is wrong.
    Thanks Walter

    • @Project-Air
      @Project-Air  4 ปีที่แล้ว +1

      Hey Walter, it's now fixed. Thanks for letting me know! - James.

  • @EricRobb
    @EricRobb 4 ปีที่แล้ว

    PLEASE make a video of how to design an airplane in Adobe illustrator

  • @graywallace47
    @graywallace47 2 ปีที่แล้ว

    HAHA Howzat!
    CHEERS

  • @MoneymanRome
    @MoneymanRome 4 ปีที่แล้ว

    Lol Mike Will made it 😂🤘🏽

  • @orestis94
    @orestis94 ปีที่แล้ว

    He painted the plane red.. for it to fly faster? Is this man a 40k Ork?

  • @4c02chanlokhei2
    @4c02chanlokhei2 3 ปีที่แล้ว

    How can l get the blueprint?

  • @elijahf111
    @elijahf111 4 ปีที่แล้ว

    what servos do you use on all these projects?

    • @Project-Air
      @Project-Air  4 ปีที่แล้ว

      Flite Test 9g digital servos mostly

  • @thomasreddick5908
    @thomasreddick5908 3 ปีที่แล้ว +1

    i hear the red pain does increase horse power..

  • @1stMrBullet
    @1stMrBullet 4 ปีที่แล้ว

    the download for the plans on your website is not working...

  • @franklinmadhu2938
    @franklinmadhu2938 ปีที่แล้ว

    can you make a hovercar?
    pls

  • @looneytunes47
    @looneytunes47 4 ปีที่แล้ว +1

    Floats Create Drag Drag Slow,s Planes Down...Speed Require,s Less Drag...Simple Physics.

  • @ethanhermsey
    @ethanhermsey 3 ปีที่แล้ว

    The rudder is too big. still nice looking plane :)

  • @TheEviling
    @TheEviling 4 ปีที่แล้ว

    what material was it laser cut from?

  • @aaliyaahsan107
    @aaliyaahsan107 3 ปีที่แล้ว

    There is a cricket field there? I love cricket

  • @gavinvales8928
    @gavinvales8928 4 ปีที่แล้ว

    build the one in porco rosso

    • @Project-Air
      @Project-Air  4 ปีที่แล้ว

      Flite Test does that one! I've flown it and it goes great! store.flitetest.com/flite-test-sea-angel-electric-airplane-kit-1066mm-flt-1061/p827115

  • @lewismcgarry1349
    @lewismcgarry1349 2 ปีที่แล้ว

    The website not work for anyone else?

    • @Project-Air
      @Project-Air  2 ปีที่แล้ว

      I've switched to putting all of my designs on my Patreon page for now (on the free home page) :)

    • @lewismcgarry1349
      @lewismcgarry1349 2 ปีที่แล้ว

      @@Project-Air ohh ok thank you:)

  • @mtbmaddox3232
    @mtbmaddox3232 4 ปีที่แล้ว

    Where are the Flitetest creds

  • @vittoriodiana2269
    @vittoriodiana2269 ปีที่แล้ว

    Men at 0:29 is Colin Furze? 🤔

  • @aaliyaahsan107
    @aaliyaahsan107 3 ปีที่แล้ว

    I have an idea of making a solar power plane

  • @andrewhigham7601
    @andrewhigham7601 4 ปีที่แล้ว

    Will there be plans

    • @Project-Air
      @Project-Air  4 ปีที่แล้ว

      Andyman Hman 🤷‍♂️🤦‍♂️ check the description 😉

    • @andrewhigham7601
      @andrewhigham7601 4 ปีที่แล้ว

      @@Project-Air thanks

  • @hakimchannel
    @hakimchannel 4 ปีที่แล้ว +3

    only 10% of subsribers watch, where are the 90%, i dont get it

    • @iforce2d
      @iforce2d 4 ปีที่แล้ว

      10% is about normal. A better question is why Tom Stanton routinely gets 60% or more within 12 hours... that's not even enough time to have been proper waking hours right around the world

    • @beta175
      @beta175 4 ปีที่แล้ว

      @@iforce2d I'd be willing to bet if you look at his statistics Tom Stanton has a lot of regular viewers who are not subscribed to his channel.

  • @erlconradgagni1623
    @erlconradgagni1623 4 ปีที่แล้ว

    Make more videos

  • @alessiomonticelli8032
    @alessiomonticelli8032 3 ปีที่แล้ว

    M.C. 72

  • @timbeck7052
    @timbeck7052 ปีที่แล้ว

    Matthew beck

  • @robertstewart9989
    @robertstewart9989 4 ปีที่แล้ว

    Ork player located

  • @timbeck7052
    @timbeck7052 ปีที่แล้ว

    😂😂😂😂😂😂😂😂😂😂😂🎄🦚🦚🦚🦚🦚🦚🎍🦚🦚🦚🦚🦚🦚🦚🦚🦚🦚🦚🦚🦚🦚🦜🦜🦜🦜🦜🦜🦜🦜🦜

  • @MichaelTeeuw
    @MichaelTeeuw 4 ปีที่แล้ว +1

    You need more enthusiastic friends. 😅

    • @angelreading5098
      @angelreading5098 4 ปีที่แล้ว

      Yes I thought that too ! kind of well I will do it if you want me to but not really interested ?

    • @Project-Air
      @Project-Air  4 ปีที่แล้ว

      @@angelreading5098 Haha, I get you. They're actually super helpful and enthusiastic - it's just a low key and somewhat sarcastic form of enthusiasm. 😂

  • @timbeck7052
    @timbeck7052 ปีที่แล้ว

    Wall plan r kll

  • @megamelonlp6064
    @megamelonlp6064 4 ปีที่แล้ว

    ull only get the average speed

  • @erlconradgagni1623
    @erlconradgagni1623 4 ปีที่แล้ว

    Less is more.