I’d love to see another built. With the 70mm EDF. clear acrylic or polycarbonate rods for the wings would look rally awesome in the air. The acrylic wouldn’t take a lot of stress but the PC should. Yes, it would add some weight over using carbon fiber. BUT, BUT, the floating wing effect would be worth it I think.
suggestion! foam/styrofoam planes, set them on fire at launch and see who's stays in the air the longest. (i suggest you do that during winter so there is snow, so that nothing else catches on fire)
on winter most trees are dry, if you crashed it into a tree, which will likely happen given the conditions of the race, it will definetly burn up. Secondly burnt styrofoam is super hazardoous to environment, and its gases are not at all friendly to the ozone layer (Don´t get me started on burnt batteries for fucks sake). This idea sounds cool on paper but is super negligent. And coming from a chanel with hundreds of thousands of views could persuade others into doing it. It is definetly out of the table. Thank´s flite test for not doing this.
I wish you guys would do more edf stuff. Like how to chose the right one for your jet build or just any build. Maybe some reviews on different setups. Or even the speed challenges. What it takes to get edfs in the 100mph flights. I dont mind props just like jets better.
The whole problem with that plane is the big gaps at the wing roots. I reckon put some clear plastic in there to connect the wing to the fuselage, but it would keep the same appearance when its flying. Those gaps will give bad flying characteristics, it loses a lot of lift and adds lots of drag..but it does look amazing!
Great video FlitTest and Red Bull is a great combination, that plane looked cool in the air. FlitTest needs to bring some of thier ear;y planes to the Old Reinbeck Aerodrome.
We had the Red Bull Air Race in Perth, Western Australia years ago. Matt Hall was still flying Hornets. He came to one of the races as an F/A-18 demo pilot and loved the competition so much he left Hornets for a pilot slot in the series. Honestly the Red Bull Air Race is one of the greatest sporting events you’ll ever see. If you have even the slightest opportunity to attend a race - make it happen! You won’t regret it.
Bit late to the party here but you should remake this plane with the triple EDFs with attention to CG and still run the pod wing design and see how much of a beast air racer it could be with refinement
great idea! Would have had to figure out a clean duct to go all the way through the open cockpit and out the back.. But that would have worked.. Surpisingly it had a good amount of power with the 2 50mm fans.. -Alex
Awesome video guys, its always great to see Josh in there, he was the main reason I subscribed, just a real genuine dude. Not taking anything away from everyone else though, all do a great job.
UltraMonkeySapien golf course is going amazing! Planning to start renovation in early December, had 3 open houses with different focus on each. Flying spots, large volume and parking, and quad racing with camping. All went fantastic! We have been flying on most Thursday and Friday’s since early August. So many people have been able to fly and also learn how to fly. It’s a real dream come true!
I think you guys would be very interested in the 1/8th scale unlimited hydroplane scene. They fly over the surface of the water and track conditions change lap by lap. Scale looks to real historical boats is paramount, but the racing is still the main point. It's a fun group.
Could you put the 70mm edf back in but feather forward and if the propulsion can be split ducted out the sides of the body if the length of the body is a problem
Would y'all consider taking their design and just for the sheer shuts and giggles build from brown foam board with all three motors and batteries just working to move the COG forward and maybe tossing in the Flite Test little spin on it. With of course the original builders permission.
I've noticed rudder hinge lines like that on ancient single channel models. If you get it right you should be able to make a half decent turn using rudder only.
I would love to see FT perfect that "pod design" and put a huge EDF in the center as well as on each pod. Seeing a design like that actually fly is so cool, but as an air racer it would be even cooler if it was super fast
i think you guys should rebuild it SCALED WAY UP!!! but have it running on all 3 edf's as designed, just with some tweeking for CG. it could be a missile???
I know this is an old video, but I sincerely hope you read this. Because I got a little idea. Wouldn't it be cool if you do an RC version of the Red Bull Air Race. Planes should be FPV and everyone gets the same engine and props, but the rest is totally up to the builder. And then just see who can fly a course the fastest. Every time another racer sets up the course.
This would give options for build video's, the planes as well as the courses. Race video's: live, playback and highlight video's. Could honestly generate enough content for a whole different channel.
I haven't read all of the comments or seen all the videos but.... Have you guys tried to make some Star Wars Pod Racers? EDF with the pod that is trailing holding the electronics and controls? I am a Amateur Radio operator not a RC operator but I am addicted to your videos. I do have a drone but I can dream of glider flying!!!
Looked really strange with the gaps between the wings and fuselage. Have you guys ever built a plane that you can change the wing angle or sweep on while it is flying using servos. Just sounds interesting and in your expertise.
Texas Motor Speedway, the location of the next Red Bull event, is in Fort Worth, not Dallas! airrace.redbull.com/en_US/event/fort-worth-2018 Yes it does make a difference.
Aereospace engeneer student from Italy here. This design its intrinsically flawed: The trailing edge vortex are now not only on the tip of the wing but also between the wing and the fuselage. Making the lift decrease increasing the drag and creating turbolence. Those turbolences gets to the control surfaces of the tail, since the flux is not laminar the control surfaces doesn't work as expected Making it fly in a funky way. To fix it add a transparent plastic film closing the holes wile keeping the cool shape!
carrapaz even better than plastic film you could just use solid plastic, then instead of having arms going to the wings they'd look like they're just floating while still having all the same aerodynamics as if the wings connected. Only issue would be visible wires but honestly that's not too big of a deal if they're small enough or in some corner of the clear wing
The entire wing doesn't need to be in contact with, or even touch the fuselage? How far from the fuselage can the wings be placed, and the plane still fly?
If so that would be awesome! That design lends itself so well to sheet construction! On the down side, the real world version of the Nighthawk is highly unstable without fly by wire computer stability assists.
you guys should scratch build a plane with some really wonky control surface angles and see what happens? would angled rudder do the opposite of a V or A tail.
Awesome to see another Red Bull Racer airborne, and flying better than mine did lol. We just landed back in New Zealand. BEST TRIP EVER!!!
8:06 I've been thinking that since I first saw it!! It's soooo cool looking!
Glad you liked Indianapolis. We always strive to make our visitors happy. And as I recall the weather wasn't too bad, either. -- An Indy East Sider.
I’d love to see another built. With the 70mm EDF. clear acrylic or polycarbonate rods for the wings would look rally awesome in the air. The acrylic wouldn’t take a lot of stress but the PC should. Yes, it would add some weight over using carbon fiber. BUT, BUT, the floating wing effect would be worth it I think.
suggestion! foam/styrofoam planes, set them on fire at launch and see who's stays in the air the longest. (i suggest you do that during winter so there is snow, so that nothing else catches on fire)
on winter most trees are dry, if you crashed it into a tree, which will likely happen given the conditions of the race, it will definetly burn up. Secondly burnt styrofoam is super hazardoous to environment, and its gases are not at all friendly to the ozone layer (Don´t get me started on burnt batteries for fucks sake). This idea sounds cool on paper but is super negligent. And coming from a chanel with hundreds of thousands of views could persuade others into doing it. It is definetly out of the table. Thank´s flite test for not doing this.
@@Michallote trees in the winter are no where near dry
I wish you guys would do more edf stuff. Like how to chose the right one for your jet build or just any build. Maybe some reviews on different setups. Or even the speed challenges. What it takes to get edfs in the 100mph flights. I dont mind props just like jets better.
Yes. Build a ft f86 sabre to bring enthusiasts into the world of edfs
Agreed, tons of edfs laying around I don't know what to do with.
honestly, you guys are the best. you really know how to make me smile. keep doing the good work guys.
The whole problem with that plane is the big gaps at the wing roots. I reckon put some clear plastic in there to connect the wing to the fuselage, but it would keep the same appearance when its flying. Those gaps will give bad flying characteristics, it loses a lot of lift and adds lots of drag..but it does look amazing!
Great video FlitTest and Red Bull is a great combination, that plane looked cool in the air. FlitTest needs to bring some of thier ear;y planes to the Old Reinbeck Aerodrome.
I love your channel. So real. So family friendly. Keep creating and having fun! I'm building my first plane in 30 years thanks to your inspiration!
We had the Red Bull Air Race in Perth, Western Australia years ago. Matt Hall was still flying Hornets. He came to one of the races as an F/A-18 demo pilot and loved the competition so much he left Hornets for a pilot slot in the series. Honestly the Red Bull Air Race is one of the greatest sporting events you’ll ever see. If you have even the slightest opportunity to attend a race - make it happen! You won’t regret it.
8:52 looked like reality dropped to 23 frames a second. Beautiful plane, the pod racer look is awesome!
You guys make flying look so easy. At different angles in the air the wings look detached from the fuselage.
sorry for not knowing his name but the guy in the cap is awesome ,i love his pure enthusiasm!!
Bit late to the party here but you should remake this plane with the triple EDFs with attention to CG and still run the pod wing design and see how much of a beast air racer it could be with refinement
I notice ur a CG guy. CG is everything truly !!
Could you not have just moved the 70mm EDF forward to move the cog ??
That way keeping the whole design?
i agree move center motor forward would be good fix.
great idea! Would have had to figure out a clean duct to go all the way through the open cockpit and out the back.. But that would have worked.. Surpisingly it had a good amount of power with the 2 50mm fans.. -Alex
Wish they kept the 70mm, I would call it the Fat Cow Rider at its current state. But kudos to getting her back in airworthy condition 😊
@@FliteTest you definitely do that. Make a duct for the EDF and move it forward with both batteries. Sculpt it and sweep the wing tips back.
I agree! I'd be very interested to see how it behaves with serious power and possibly tail tweaks
Couple of months and Hobbyking will have this for sale!!!
are you sure 'bout dat?
Ditch the pilot on board and slide the center EDF forward for CoG. That would be wicked fast and awesome looking!
So glad you guys are back to the old flight test stuff! Learning is so much more fun than goofing off. Though, Gooding off gas it's place in time.👍
Awesome video guys, its always great to see Josh in there, he was the main reason I subscribed, just a real genuine dude. Not taking anything away from everyone else though, all do a great job.
Awesome, love your videos! Because of you guys I finally did it. Bought a Dx9 and Cub s yesterday. Ready to go fly!
Can you give us an update on the golf course location? I'm so excited it's driving me crazy
UltraMonkeySapien golf course is going amazing! Planning to start renovation in early December, had 3 open houses with different focus on each. Flying spots, large volume and parking, and quad racing with camping. All went fantastic! We have been flying on most Thursday and Friday’s since early August. So many people have been able to fly and also learn how to fly. It’s a real dream come true!
You didn't answer the question Josh
@@ClickingHeads, he totally answered my question. Look up
Sorry I missed it. I had to work. But where I was working I could hear them flying all day
I think you guys would be very interested in the 1/8th scale unlimited hydroplane scene. They fly over the surface of the water and track conditions change lap by lap. Scale looks to real historical boats is paramount, but the racing is still the main point. It's a fun group.
Always loo, forward to Flite Test show w/ all the classic adventures.
loving that design, looks cool
It was great seeing you guys in person at the race in Indy. I was the one that asked for the photo opp with my pedi-cab.
that plane looks awesome tho for real. great job to the designers
I’m inspired! Looked awesome in the air.
love the design, pushing the envelope :)
The idea of having the wings separate from the fusalodge is so beautiful
I agree! It looks amazing
I know.. I’m late. BUT I want to see this thing rebuilt and WAY over powered! I want to see it compete!
that thing looks so awesome!
Here ive got a challenge,. first rc to cross the English channel. Or Grand canyon or......... Lol! Nice vid.
Could you put the 70mm edf back in but feather forward and if the propulsion can be split ducted out the sides of the body if the length of the body is a problem
That plane looks so awesome!
Great effort on getting it in the air! Much Fun ;-) Happy Flying!
You guys are awesome! I wish I had the materials to build this kind of stuff
Can you review the Flysky FS-T6 and i6. And plz do a tutorial about banking. More flying wings and tricopters.
Would y'all consider taking their design and just for the sheer shuts and giggles build from brown foam board with all three motors and batteries just working to move the COG forward and maybe tossing in the Flite Test little spin on it. With of course the original builders permission.
I've noticed rudder hinge lines like that on ancient single channel models. If you get it right you should be able to make a half decent turn using rudder only.
Hey @FliteTest ... that foam. Could you place a cloth on it, and use an iron to, maybe, flatten and "reconstitute", so to speak, the damaged foam?
Haven't read the comments, but attempting differential thrust would have been fun!
Cool. Well done guys for getting her up in the air. Cheers :)
that air conception just collecting dust brothers lol
Jeffrey Noname nope. We love PPG! Just came from my house. I was hogging it and felt guilty.
We make it...you fly it series...that would be a great series!!
Ahaaaaa!
You said it - Star Wars pod racer challenge to flight test
I would love to see FT perfect that "pod design" and put a huge EDF in the center as well as on each pod. Seeing a design like that actually fly is so cool, but as an air racer it would be even cooler if it was super fast
i think you guys should rebuild it SCALED WAY UP!!! but have it running on all 3 edf's as designed, just with some tweeking for CG. it could be a missile???
So cool! I love experimental planes!
When Josh is holding it, it looks like the whole tail assembly might be crooked...and when you see it from below, too.
I'd like to see tear take on the 'Flying Pancake'. I would really like to see them fly that weird little craft from the late '30's.
Love that Hughes H-1 model
I know this is an old video, but I sincerely hope you read this. Because I got a little idea.
Wouldn't it be cool if you do an RC version of the Red Bull Air Race. Planes should be FPV and everyone gets the same engine and props, but the rest is totally up to the builder.
And then just see who can fly a course the fastest. Every time another racer sets up the course.
This would give options for build video's, the planes as well as the courses. Race video's: live, playback and highlight video's.
Could honestly generate enough content for a whole different channel.
Does this remind anyone else of an me 262?
No
Uh kinda does tbh
It actually does
Only the twin nacelles & swept tail look like the Messerschmitt. Kind of a superficial resemblance really.
Not at all
That thing looks amazing :)
Oh man I remember my first bank & yank....🤭🤣
Next flite fest you NEED to have fpv edge 540 (or other redbull plane) races
Suggestion : b-2 SPIRIT BOMBER
Great episode!
we have a team that flies fai air races in europe and around the world..
yall have fun
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sicily and congo
come visit anytime
I haven't read all of the comments or seen all the videos but.... Have you guys tried to make some Star Wars Pod Racers? EDF with the pod that is trailing holding the electronics and controls? I am a Amateur Radio operator not a RC operator but I am addicted to your videos. I do have a drone but I can dream of glider flying!!!
just watching your videos while waiting for my drone battery to charge
Looked really strange with the gaps between the wings and fuselage. Have you guys ever built a plane that you can change the wing angle or sweep on while it is flying using servos. Just sounds interesting and in your expertise.
The strut holding the wing to the fuselage is so small the alien hunter went crazy thinking that it's an alien technology
Do you think that you might be able to make the EDF fans have differential thrust? Just a thought...
Ooooo Nice new Spektrum Smart Batteries! :) How you guys liking them?
Muy bueno so far:)
Texas Motor Speedway, the location of the next Red Bull event, is in Fort Worth, not Dallas!
airrace.redbull.com/en_US/event/fort-worth-2018
Yes it does make a difference.
Can you make an updated British Mosquito? Fast reliable and durable WWII plane has potential.
You guys should make a model c5 galaxy!
Like if you agree
Yeah true
no, like beggar
Aereospace engeneer student from Italy here.
This design its intrinsically flawed:
The trailing edge vortex are now not only on the tip of the wing but also between the wing and the fuselage. Making the lift decrease increasing the drag and creating turbolence.
Those turbolences gets to the control surfaces of the tail, since the flux is not laminar the control surfaces doesn't work as expected Making it fly in a funky way.
To fix it add a transparent plastic film closing the holes wile keeping the cool shape!
carrapaz even better than plastic film you could just use solid plastic, then instead of having arms going to the wings they'd look like they're just floating while still having all the same aerodynamics as if the wings connected. Only issue would be visible wires but honestly that's not too big of a deal if they're small enough or in some corner of the clear wing
@@siriuslywastaken yep that's a totally valid solution too
The entire wing doesn't need to be in contact with, or even touch the fuselage? How far from the fuselage can the wings be placed, and the plane still fly?
You guys need to do a crazy powerful F22 Raptor.
Build plans would be so cool for the bull rider
Pretty beautiful airplane, guys! Amazing work! 😃
That looks so fun
My son watches Paw Patrol. I'd like to see a flying replica of one of Skies machines.
So happy when the music ended
Does it have enough spare power to do differential thrust instead of rudder?
You guys should make a F-11 Night Hawk. It is like the kraken.
Do you mean the F-117?
en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Lockheed_F-117_Nighthawk
If so that would be awesome! That design lends itself so well to sheet construction!
On the down side, the real world version of the Nighthawk is highly unstable without fly by wire computer stability assists.
Red bull gives you wings.
you guys should scratch build a plane with some really wonky control surface angles and see what happens? would angled rudder do the opposite of a V or A tail.
It deserves to be remade or reupgraded to have the full power potential with a longer thrust tube to allow the proper balance.
Could you make a challenge video for a high lift cargo plane build? :D
At 6:21 there's an RC CF-100 Canuck! I've never seen this on your youtube channel. If you've flown it, could you post a link? I'd love to see that!
Great all around, Jeff in LA
What’s the point of the gap between the wing and the fuselage? Seems to me it only adds wing tip vortexes and induces a lot of drag.
@Teus - think it's just for looks? you're right about vortex drag.
So you just said hell with this guys design
.
Make a super detailed model kit, then make it fly and have it be able to do everything but shoot of the actual plane.
I love your channel! Can you please try putting a model rocket booster on one of those? Is that even aloud in the races? I bet not.
Voted down for the spoiler. Thanks a lot, guys :(
That's so cool guys I love it
are y'all going to make any EDF drone (quad)? ik that it might not be the best design but how much fun would that be? I love your vids
Shouldn't be too much worse than the ducted prop quads. Main trick would be finding the matched contra rotating EDFs.
should have taken that big motor and just moved it forward to power alongside the two 50mm motors.....
This HAS to become a kit.
Great vid awesome flight ;)
Remove the big motor in back. Take out half the batteries. "It's not real fast."
i assume it was designed more tail heavy to be more maneuverable though unstable?
I would really love to see you guys build a black widow