Aero-TV: The Bally Bomber - The All Time Ultimate Warbird Replica?
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- เผยแพร่เมื่อ 20 ก.ย. 2024
- Aero-News Talks With The Airplane's Builder
One of the many unique airplanes at AirVenture 2018 was a 1/3-scale B-17 bomber built by Jack Bally, who talked about the 17-year project with Aero-News at the show last summer.
Bally said that the idea was born over "too much beer one night with a bunch of buddies" as they talked about what kind of airplane they could build that would be the only one of its kind. They settled on the B-17, because as far as they knew, there were no flying 4-engine scale models WWII airplanes. They had originally intended to build a B-24, but that airplane would not scale properly.
Bally used scaled-up model airplane plans to build the Bally Bomber. The single-place airplane has a wingspan of 34 feet, 7 inches and is 25 feet long. It is powered by four Hirth 80 horsepower engines rated at 45 horsepower due to modifications, cruises at 110 knots and stalls at about 50 knots.
Bally said that during the construction process, he was visited by several WWII B-17 pilots, "and those were some real good stories."
Bally's story is a good one too. Congratulations on bringing your dream to a reality.
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This guy is a better man than I'll ever be on my best day. I'm glad people like this give us something to aspire to. Top notch.
I couldn’t agree more sir!
I can't believe he admitted "It wasn't supposed to fly but it did." Um, wow. I wonder if he thought the engines weren't strong enough to produce enough lift for an average adult. The wings sure look long enough to get it flying. Sorry if I'm rambling a bit. I'm still shocked by his statement that it wasn't supposed to fly!!
You have to really appreciate his tenacity to see this project through to the end. And the disappointment he must feel not being able to actually fly it himself now that it is done. Great job Mr. Bally.
I would have flown it at least once after devoting 17 years of my life and who knows how much money. The FAS can kiss my ass.
I have a strong feeling he was the pilot of it's first flight.
I hope he had a chance. What a work of art.
not able to LEGALLY fly it and not being able to ACTUALLY fly it are different things.
He won't have insurance coverage on it if he does fly it.
Not sure he cares at this age - it's the love of his life, I think insurance coverage means to him now about as little as it did to the B-17 pilots on war missions in WW-2.
Actually, I wonder if military aircraft have any insurance during war time? You get all kinds of insurance these days, but not from being shot down?
@@suzukirider9030 Nah, insurance isn't really a thing for military assets. You could say they're self-insured I guess?
17 years to build. Well done Sir. I saw it at Oshkosh. It is hard to wrap your head around it. I hope it gets donated when this Gentleman passes so everyone can enjoy seeing it.
Seriously man, that is one of the coolest things I have ever seen!
Just hearing that the old WW2 pilots wanted to fly your plane made me smile. Back in the saddle again.
When was that? Are there any WW2 pilots still alive in 2021? Hell if they were 18 in 1945 they'd have to be 94 now...
@@suzukirider9030 My Dad passed away 8 years ago and he was in training for over 1 year when the war finally ended. He always wanted to fly the B-17. He told me that upon volunteering the AAF gave a psychological test to determine if you should be a fighter pilot or a bomber pilot. Never realized his bomber dream but logged many hours in the air training to go to europe. That was a different era and such a proud generation of Americans. I think I was born in the wrong decade. I wish I was there with the guys.
I've joked about giant scale models and wondered why they don't just build an airplane? This guy went and did it.
Same thing I say when I see a giant rc I always comment why not make it a little bigger and just fly the thing
Right lol
Regulations bro. This guy got a bit lucky or was very persistent. Its like in China, its more free in some way. One guy built a sub and it was np. He takes around his lake and river all the time. In the US getting it registered would probably be more expensive than building it.
This is the most awesome replica B-17 I've ever seen, and to top it off.... it flies. WELL DONE SIR!
Even if it had never flown, this has to be in the top 3-5 home built projects of all time.
I hope it winds up displayed at the EAA museum, permanently.
Incredible, just incredible!! No words to describe this man's perseverance and the work of art he created!
The engineering and maintenance is more important than the use, -some people don´t understand that.
This plane belongs in the Smithsonian. It's a work of art.
Nah man.....IT BELONGS IN THE AIR
No it belongs to the guy who built it and he should be flying it
@@cuttersgoose that original comment pissed me right off, the guy did build his life's work to have it parked in a museum when it's only just begun its flightlife, it should be flown around to his enjoyment and possibly make appearances at shows.
Its a shame baily is no longer with us. I shure hope he got to fly it at least once. It sure is a beautiful airplane. It was built not far from where i lived at the time. Mike c
It is magnificent! The name of it is definitely appropriate. I hope he gets his multi engine certification so he may fly it himself. I think the build was definitely a labour of love.
Well that could mess up the anti-aircraft fire. "Sir, the range finder says that B-17 bomber is flying at 5,000 but obviously it's much higher. Thing must be broken!"
💥 Jack Bally 🇺🇸 You Are Truly a Master Craftsman… I Have Never Seen Anything This Unusual and Unique… Makes Me Feel Good To Look At It… Thank You💥
That has got to be the coolest plane I've seen my grandfather was a crewman on one of the b17s awesome that this guy built it himself and you can actually fly it
What really gets me is he can't even fly it. If I had built that baby, I will guarantee that one day I would fly it, whatever it took! I would go plum crazy if I couldn't!
Well done sir. That is a thing of beauty 👍
Wow!!! What a awesome idea/build! Very interesting how it it would scale down. I hope to see some air footage. Hope someone builds some more four engine bombers. My grandad as a bomb aimer in the 405 pathfinders met his end in '43 in a Halifax. Hats off to the bomber boys.
Amazing skill to be able to build something like that! Hats off to you sir!!
Thank you Sir. You are. one. In a million to be able to have the intelligence, skill, and faith to build such a beautiful machine🇺🇸
That's really cool, glad you found a passion that resulted in something truly cool to be shared.
There are really no words for a person like this… hat’s off, my friend
Saw the blue tail rudder and thought of Sentimental Journey. Congrats , good sir.
That's a work of art
'Just drank too much beer one night with a bunch of buddies.'
That part wasn't the problem. You're supposed to forget all that crazy talk when you sober up.
Either that, or get it done before you sober up...just imagine; a 17 year drunk!
Fantastic build!!! My grandfather was a bull turit gunner in a B17, I've got his aviator glasses from WWII . I wish he could've seen this.
Saddens me that he didn't live to enjoy this for very long. I hope the present, and future owners will take good care of it
Its amazing, yet disappointing, its been done for so long, and very light flight footage of it.
agreed...grr
17 years of one mans life is a lot to risk. It flew so it proved it can. I can understand just making it a show piece. He now can take it places and enjoy the rewards of people coming up to view it for as long as he is in possession of it.
it has 55hours on it but looks tale heavy and underpowered . At least on video.
@@g6rcteam81 Can you tell me where I can see some videos of this gem flying?? Thanks
Quite an accomplishment! It's a marvelous airplane! RIP mr. Bally
My good fortune to see this up close in Oshkosh during AirVenture 2018. Just amazing to see! 👍🇺🇸
Wonderfull !!
This vidéo is too short for that talent !!
The RC models lovers will be impressed !
👏👏👏👏👏👏
I remember this story. Very cool.
Wow!!! I would shake your hand! Well done.
I thought this was RC at first then the penny dropped when he opened the canopy! Fantastic!
This is what one manwith passion made. What gen Z can create?
It's a challenge for Gen Z to tie shoelaces.
I love that those old WWII pilots are still willing to get in there and fly that plane. And I know they mean it! I wonder how it handles compared to a full size one, if any of the flight characteristics are similar?
Gorgeous! I admire his talent and dedication.
That is an amazing accomplishment. And it looks BEAUTIFUL.
Beautiful!
Unbelievable, much respect !
Beautiful!!!
Absolutely a masterpiece of art. Congratulation, Sir.
I have enjoyed watching the build over the years. So glad to see it flying now!
Beautiful aircraft, love to see more video.
Wow,what you built is amazing.
That is so beautiful it’s untrue!! ❤
This is so cool. Why are there not many videos of this homebuilt
That's dedication for ya! I would think at that age I would have flown it anyway, life is too short to miss out on once in a lifetime events!
That's what the other guy thought.
If folks want to know why the USA is in the mess it's in......this airplane is your answer. This is a representation of talent, skills, tenacity, hard work that the older generations had because most people were raised that way, it's the way the country got great, how we used to win wars, and all those things built men and women who did things, if they didn't know how to do it , they learned.
That's what we're missing - A couple generations of doers all across the country who wanted a better life, to make a difference, and support freedom.
It's up to you to give a name of what we have now. For me, I call it " Sh***%t..
imagine the pilot flies off in 17 years of work without the builder permission - he seems a polite man but for sure he was mad as hell
Would it be ok to call the bally bomber a baby fortress
This is amazing
Mr. Bally is one special human.
WELL DONE!!!
I'm completely amazed.
Great work .
Unbelievably brilliant.
Good God.
This thing is right up there with the latest flyable Concorde model!!
O.O
Amazing! There's a lot of different kinds of men around this world and fortunately most of them are very good men like the one in this video.
Just Awesome!!
Who would dislike this video?!
Awesome bird. Now that's a home built I could get behind lol. Great job.👍
The top of what one man can create, just amazing,
Fantastic! 👍🏻
Now that's something. Wow.
You gave a diamond,in original shape
Amazing 👏👏👏 beautiful job
Quite an accomplishment! It's a marvelous airplane! RIP mr. Bally. This plane belongs in the Smithsonian. It's a work of art..
Beautiful aircraft, amazing story, National Museum of the US Air Force bound!!! REST IN PEACE ⭐JACK BALLY⭐!!!🙏🌹👌
Typical of our government, get you down and keep you down. Here is a man who put his heart and soul into building this beautiful replica and just because he wasn't multi-engined rated he wasn't allowed to fly it, even though he is a commercial pilot. Wrong Way Corrigan was told by our know-it-all government he was not to cross the Atlantic Ocean but he did it anyway and he became a hero. So much for Freedom!
Never say never. What a brilliant achievement.
Very nice
This is fantastic, you are truly a genius,in the same vain as Barnes Wallis and Roy Chadwick.👍🏻👍🏻👍🏻👍🏻👍🏻👍🏻👍🏻👍🏻
Following in the wake of Howard Hughes and his "taxi" of the Spruce Goose!
Tres cool, guess i got to get multi rated now..
Nicely done, thank you for sharing your work.
Stood next to it @ Oshkosh 2 years ago amazing aircraft.
The test pilot was going to follow the builder's instructions. Then when he felt the plane wanting to run and lift, rationality blew out the exhaust and the little kid in him took over.
That day, the test pilot learned that excessive smiling leads to drool.
Just awesome... thanks for sharing
What a great guy 😊
That is the coolest thing I ever saw.
Too bad too many organizations are holding you back on how much power or who can fly it. Great project.
Omg! at first I just thought it was a RC.
That is beautiful. Built by a true American 🇺🇸 Patriot. ❤️
It is just precious! I want to give it a hig!
Outstanding job 👏
Great project. It's a darned shame they won't let him fly it himself.
Beautiful! Nice job.
Amazing job
These are what you call a lifetime project
Theres a thrill in buildin and flyin I just luvit
I'd like to know what kind of beer the guy was drinking to get inspiration to do something like this? Usually !ots of beers makes me sleepy, I'm thinking i need to change brands.
What a good job!
That thing is awsome. I love B17s.
I’d love to see this fly...from a cockpit (or nose gunner!) point of view! Beautiful!
With all of the enthusiasm for this fine aircraft, we wonder of Mr. Bally would have appreciated a go-fund-me to set him up with some stronger engines.
With Hirth engines at 4 x 45 horsepower = 180 horsepower and a ROC of 350 ft/min, that is quite short for the weight.
It only needs some real radial engines 4 x 9 cylinders would give it some climbing moxie! Vernier Scarlett 9U for nearly 550 horsepower !
With those, it ought to climb like a homesick angel! 550 horsepower !
With those, it ought to climb like a homesick angel!
WOW! so cool.
Now i can die in peace. Seen them all.
FINALLY!
I don’t thing most people have any idea what it took to build this airplane. It’s practically a miracle . Plus he sound like a great guy . Its a amazing accomplishment ! Congratulations. Now the bad news .The country he built and flys it in well soon be gone . The Pandemic Plan has work to perfection .
Still here...
Sad the FAA ruined this man’s dream. As a multi engine commercial pilot I say let him fly the damned thing!
I just seen the thing and it's a shame he's passed away
Wow that’s cool as hell