FLYING Leaf Blower RC Airplane Drone

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  • the long awaited leafblower rc plane is here! Did anyone actually ask for this? :D anyways we kinda got the leaf blower to take flight!
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    Be safe and use your head people!
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  • @bryanpotts5594
    @bryanpotts5594 5 ปีที่แล้ว +643

    "I don't think your arm could achieve sufficient launch velocity for take-off" -- Sickest burn of 2018

    • @rcpi9336
      @rcpi9336 5 ปีที่แล้ว +17

      Hey I made the same joke and you got the heart... Hahaha good job :)

    • @justinambron679
      @justinambron679 5 ปีที่แล้ว +8

      Another way of saying "ur weak" 😂

    • @lithiumfire9693
      @lithiumfire9693 5 ปีที่แล้ว +9

      "I don't think your arm could achieve sufficient launch velocity to achieve flight" lmao the real quote Is somehow funnier

    • @kreevee8351
      @kreevee8351 5 ปีที่แล้ว

      I saw this comment exactly when i heard it

    • @antoniomelu3793
      @antoniomelu3793 5 ปีที่แล้ว

      Oh snap

  • @applegermblaster4953
    @applegermblaster4953 5 ปีที่แล้ว +254

    can we just appreciate how 6:34 lines up with the music

    • @cccc5612
      @cccc5612 5 ปีที่แล้ว +6

      Applegermblaster OMG I CANT STOP WATCHING

    • @Que_Drum
      @Que_Drum 5 ปีที่แล้ว

      And a ad

    • @communistkoi8225
      @communistkoi8225 5 ปีที่แล้ว +1

      I was thinking the same thing!

    • @sufipunk18
      @sufipunk18 5 ปีที่แล้ว +3

      Fvcking hell i spit all over my screen, lmao

    • @archer1019
      @archer1019 5 ปีที่แล้ว

      Applegermblaster Ik the beat was spot on with the banging

  • @HUBBABUBBADOOPYDOOP
    @HUBBABUBBADOOPYDOOP 5 ปีที่แล้ว +255

    *Get an oxy-Acetylene oxygen tank, filled to 2,000 psi.*
    *Attach the wings and tail to it, battery box for servos & transceiver stuff.*
    *Electric dump valve with nozzle.*
    *These tanks have been known to launch several hundred feet when the valve*
    *is suddenly snapped off- due to improper handling & storage.*
    *At best- you'd have a 50 pound guided missle for 3-5 seconds*

    • @ljcday
      @ljcday 5 ปีที่แล้ว +22

      Dear god, what have you’ve done?

    • @RaRa-uo3eh
      @RaRa-uo3eh 5 ปีที่แล้ว +5

      Do itttttttt

    • @Handledgovernment
      @Handledgovernment 4 ปีที่แล้ว +8

      50 pound? The ones I deal with are more like 190lbs

    • @Kdotrunn
      @Kdotrunn 4 ปีที่แล้ว +3

      HUBBABUBBA DOOPYDOOP TH-cam is not for science it’s for dumb stuff.

    • @chrome5725
      @chrome5725 4 ปีที่แล้ว +2

      Top Mánager that’s not the point

  • @Grifkilla51
    @Grifkilla51 5 ปีที่แล้ว +607

    i would love to see you get one of colinfurze's pulse jets to fly.

    • @pnwbox
      @pnwbox 5 ปีที่แล้ว +4

      Grifkilla51 yes

    • @luelou8464
      @luelou8464 4 ปีที่แล้ว +25

      That's how you make a V-1.

    • @gradylucas936
      @gradylucas936 4 ปีที่แล้ว

      Grifkilla51 or a turboramjet

    • @deficientduck3003
      @deficientduck3003 4 ปีที่แล้ว +5

      Very flammable.
      Very cool.

    • @wade3fly
      @wade3fly 4 ปีที่แล้ว +2

      too heavy, here is a better design. th-cam.com/video/_h6D47Lkfcw/w-d-xo.html

  • @Asu01
    @Asu01 5 ปีที่แล้ว +164

    Wish Samm Sheperd is still around. Pretty sure he'd love to watch this kind of video and probably make his own. Fly high amigo, we'll never forget you.

  • @Monkeyheadtpc
    @Monkeyheadtpc 5 ปีที่แล้ว +544

    Wright brothers, 1900: "We'll take a scientific approach using delicate materials and years of hard work to build an airplane."
    Peter Sripol, 2018: "I will take the least fliey thing I can find and build an airplane from it in two days. Three days tops."

  • @MultiHempster
    @MultiHempster 5 ปีที่แล้ว +336

    Dude are you using a flexible screwdriver like a regular screwdriver.....that's some kinda living hell

    • @johnnypaintsticks8027
      @johnnypaintsticks8027 5 ปีที่แล้ว +30

      I was baffled.

    • @suicidalbanananana
      @suicidalbanananana 4 ปีที่แล้ว +5

      Im kinda thinking it helps to prevent overturning the screws, since hes working with fairly soft materials, you dont wanna have the screw just drill a hole because you turned it to far, flexible screwdriver might help prevent that?

    • @garethbaus5471
      @garethbaus5471 2 ปีที่แล้ว

      @@suicidalbanananana unless it has some sort of clutch, I can't imagine it reliabley providing that benefit.

  • @redfox129
    @redfox129 4 ปีที่แล้ว +22

    6:33 I like how that matched perfectly with the beat.

  • @renzevenir4853
    @renzevenir4853 5 ปีที่แล้ว +2185

    _Unseen footages of North Korea secret air force testing their latest high tech aircraft (DPRK 2018, colorized)_

    • @MCsCreations
      @MCsCreations 5 ปีที่แล้ว +12

      LOL

    • @momaniasfc
      @momaniasfc 5 ปีที่แล้ว +20

      I gotta ask. How do you make it italic

    • @MCsCreations
      @MCsCreations 5 ปีที่แล้ว +18

      @@momaniasfc Just put "_" before and after the text.

    • @renzevenir4853
      @renzevenir4853 5 ปีที่แล้ว +35

      If you write a meme, the words automatically become either italics or bold thanks to the great TH-cam algorithm!
      No, seriously. Just add underscore at the beginning and the end of the sentence.

    • @momaniasfc
      @momaniasfc 5 ปีที่แล้ว +6

      _YO_

  • @michaelweston6083
    @michaelweston6083 5 ปีที่แล้ว +77

    0:07 I love your unboxings, and that leaf blower that runs on freedom.

  • @brycesilk3606
    @brycesilk3606 4 ปีที่แล้ว +157

    Goes to RC plane race
    Sir that’s a leaf blower with wings

    • @OldF1000
      @OldF1000 4 ปีที่แล้ว +8

      Why yes, yes it is and your point? ; )

    • @erin5304
      @erin5304 4 ปีที่แล้ว +6

      but he believes in himself

    • @catfishancrappie9843
      @catfishancrappie9843 3 ปีที่แล้ว +2

      So it will fly

  • @theyeetking484
    @theyeetking484 5 ปีที่แล้ว +49

    Peter:sees something
    *makes it fly*

    • @toko3411
      @toko3411 4 ปีที่แล้ว +1

      So true www

  • @pseudoalpaca3288
    @pseudoalpaca3288 5 ปีที่แล้ว +112

    "Maybe it'll work right off the bat and we'll be done." - checks length of the video, "nope"

    • @JunkardCOD
      @JunkardCOD 5 ปีที่แล้ว +2

      Ah, an man of science... lol did the same

  • @TheHavnmonkey
    @TheHavnmonkey 5 ปีที่แล้ว +70

    If any of your creations ever called for a rocket assisted takeoff... this is it!!! Strap some model rocket booster rockets that leaf blower!!!

    • @genericfakename8197
      @genericfakename8197 5 ปีที่แล้ว +6

      Bigass sugar rockets

    • @mitch9243
      @mitch9243 5 ปีที่แล้ว

      That would be cool. A JATO assisted takeoff like the Blue Angels C-130.

    • @karlt8233
      @karlt8233 5 ปีที่แล้ว +1

      Did this one time when I was into 1/2A 2 Channel combat RC. It wirks provided you have a reinforced area to attack the rockets. 1st attempt not so good lol.

  • @fnersch3367
    @fnersch3367 4 ปีที่แล้ว +27

    You guys spend so much money and time on these projects. I'm glad you share it with the world. Very inspiring.

    • @o2amongus205
      @o2amongus205 ปีที่แล้ว +1

      POV the team up with mr beast

    • @brotspinne3329
      @brotspinne3329 ปีที่แล้ว

      🤣 the money comes from youtube

    • @pathecat_
      @pathecat_ 11 หลายเดือนก่อน

      @@brotspinne3329 and he spends the money on good videos and to feed him and/or his family

  • @That_Cajun_Guy
    @That_Cajun_Guy 5 ปีที่แล้ว +78

    "let's go fly a leafblower" boy if I had a dollar every time...

    • @FreeStuffPlease
      @FreeStuffPlease 5 ปีที่แล้ว +5

      You could buy another leaf blower 🍃

  • @TheAngryAstronomer
    @TheAngryAstronomer 5 ปีที่แล้ว +81

    Runs well on .22 stroke.

    • @finkyfamboni4333
      @finkyfamboni4333 5 ปีที่แล้ว

      @@mattiem7dmv158 Nah man you gotta use .50cal!

    • @b2spirit35
      @b2spirit35 5 ปีที่แล้ว

      I think 40 mil will work better

    • @jasonkim6710
      @jasonkim6710 5 ปีที่แล้ว

      Better on 357 mate

    • @finkyfamboni4333
      @finkyfamboni4333 5 ปีที่แล้ว

      @@jasonkim6710 You sure i looked on the side and it said it was .50 stroke!

    • @jasonkim6710
      @jasonkim6710 5 ปีที่แล้ว

      @@finkyfamboni4333lol

  • @shanemintz03
    @shanemintz03 5 ปีที่แล้ว +56

    I'm so glad you uploaded Peter. This week for me has been pretty shitty and I fr needed this. Your videos are legit the best and make me happy as well. Keep up the good work my dude! ✌️

    • @Kay_213_
      @Kay_213_ 5 ปีที่แล้ว +2

      Hope your week goes better

  • @fryncyaryorvjink2140
    @fryncyaryorvjink2140 5 ปีที่แล้ว +90

    "Your arm couldn't achieve sufficient launch velocity to achieve flight" NERD SLAM!!!
    "Don't you talk crap about MY ultralight!"

    • @theswartz4218
      @theswartz4218 4 ปีที่แล้ว

      Using too many big words actually makes you sound like you don't know what you are talking about.

    • @theswartz4218
      @theswartz4218 4 ปีที่แล้ว +3

      Nevermind. I'm sorry. I should've watched the video first. He actually sounded smart when he said it.

  • @dolphinplayzwot2140
    @dolphinplayzwot2140 5 ปีที่แล้ว +253

    Aerodynamics.exe has stopped working.

    • @BravenR
      @BravenR 5 ปีที่แล้ว +2

      Unoriginal

    • @sovietball7868
      @sovietball7868 5 ปีที่แล้ว

      Seems legit

    • @naomiwolf8944
      @naomiwolf8944 4 ปีที่แล้ว +1

      No thrust to weight ratio.exe has stopped working

    • @hunterwilliams4890
      @hunterwilliams4890 4 ปีที่แล้ว +1

      It really wasn't the aerodynamics, it's the thrust to weight ratio that needs help

    • @8ballentertainment.885
      @8ballentertainment.885 4 ปีที่แล้ว

      With great enough thrust, anything can fly

  • @leniterfortis4832
    @leniterfortis4832 5 ปีที่แล้ว +75

    1950, I bet we'll have flying cars in the future. 2018, flying a leaf blower.

    • @seanmaxwell3319
      @seanmaxwell3319 5 ปีที่แล้ว

      Just as good.

    • @Hix1388
      @Hix1388 5 ปีที่แล้ว

      Step in the right direction

    • @caveman6345
      @caveman6345 5 ปีที่แล้ว

      m.th-cam.com/video/JgeMJ1hX9KI/w-d-xo.html

    • @David-in2xt
      @David-in2xt 3 ปีที่แล้ว

      th-cam.com/video/mMNhccx_AfA/w-d-xo.html

  • @maxspinks2181
    @maxspinks2181 5 ปีที่แล้ว +72

    Make a leaf blower landing strip of leaf blowers for constant airstream at low speeds

  • @williamdowling7718
    @williamdowling7718 4 ปีที่แล้ว +2

    Peter.. You're a Saint for staying so calm after catastrophic crashes.. So much work into the plane just to watch it explode into pieces and you laugh it off and get right back to work rebuilding. Amazing.

    • @gewoonvideos4215
      @gewoonvideos4215 4 ปีที่แล้ว +1

      peter from family guy hehehehhehee lewiz

  • @GeeOhGe3
    @GeeOhGe3 5 ปีที่แล้ว +10

    6:32 perfectly synced up

  • @JunkyardDigs
    @JunkyardDigs 5 ปีที่แล้ว +1084

    Hook a regular propeller up to the output shaft on that gassy boi and let'er rip!

    • @greggv8
      @greggv8 5 ปีที่แล้ว +32

      Yeah, put a prop on the front of the gas motor shaft for a bit more thrust.

    • @KlockworXMusic
      @KlockworXMusic 5 ปีที่แล้ว +15

      @@greggv8 I have a weedeater engine with a 20x8 prop on it that pulls hard, never actually put it on anything though but I have heard people converting little 2 smoke engines to run RC planes before. I mean frankly if he wanted to do that he could have the one I have if he pays shipping, more of a multi rotor person myself and won't use that engine in the long run.

    • @derkeksinator17
      @derkeksinator17 5 ปีที่แล้ว +20

      Yes, stripping a twostroke down to the neccessities and bolting a prop to it is a great way to go. Maybe a lighter flywheel and a better exhaust and slightly advanced timing can further enhance performance, at least for the time being...

    • @slingshotrc4634
      @slingshotrc4634 5 ปีที่แล้ว +3

      @@KlockworXMusic The early large scale planes used slightly modified chainsaw engines.

    • @djaydeved
      @djaydeved 5 ปีที่แล้ว

      alternatively you can use a .5cc mini engine

  • @stormsphinxx1165
    @stormsphinxx1165 5 ปีที่แล้ว +66

    Oooh! Peter said sam’s arm couldn’t reach sufficient launch velocity. Burn!

  • @mrfun3282
    @mrfun3282 2 ปีที่แล้ว +9

    Peter is like the keltec of rc airplanes. Always doing the weird stuff.

    • @gamingwithflight6179
      @gamingwithflight6179 11 หลายเดือนก่อน +1

      Hello fellow gun lover

    • @GTkoze
      @GTkoze 10 หลายเดือนก่อน +1

      @@gamingwithflight6179do you mean fellow American??

  • @aberakadabra1285
    @aberakadabra1285 5 ปีที่แล้ว +13

    I'd like to see a propeller on that 2stroke blower engine. Strip it down to bear minimum. Straight pipe exhaust & air ram intake , running on premium fuel with naphthalene
    (moth flakes) high octane ;)

  • @dukecraig2402
    @dukecraig2402 5 ปีที่แล้ว +530

    Are you kidding me? I just spent the past 5 days with a leaf blower strapped on my back and all this time I could have been flying around with it instead of chasing leaves around in my yard.

    • @codydaman1713
      @codydaman1713 5 ปีที่แล้ว +8

      hunterharper06 he was joking

    • @dukecraig2402
      @dukecraig2402 5 ปีที่แล้ว +28

      @@Galaxius2117
      Don't ruin my dream, I was hoping to fly away to a place my ex wife can't find me.

    • @pattio.se17
      @pattio.se17 5 ปีที่แล้ว

      Duke Craig he still doesnt get it

    • @sugunadevarapally2862
      @sugunadevarapally2862 5 ปีที่แล้ว +1

      Duke Craig aaaaaaaqaaaq

    • @EggNutGT
      @EggNutGT 5 ปีที่แล้ว +3

      hunterharper06 r/whoooosh

  • @TheWebstaff
    @TheWebstaff 5 ปีที่แล้ว +70

    What's the chance of us seeing that leaf blower as a water jet in a boat?

    • @ryankyser5243
      @ryankyser5243 5 ปีที่แล้ว +3

      Dave Webster yes. Great plan.

    • @ARockyRock
      @ARockyRock 5 ปีที่แล้ว +2

      Pretty good. I would like to see him modify it to make more power- maybe figure out how to overcharge it.

    • @shnek5143
      @shnek5143 5 ปีที่แล้ว

      @@ARockyRock Why are you trying to be smart? "Overhcharge it"?

    • @ARockyRock
      @ARockyRock 5 ปีที่แล้ว +2

      @@shnek5143 Im no engineer, he can probably replace the motors powering the fans and make more air come out. Overcharge it was my way of saying that.

    • @axelpatrickb.pingol3228
      @axelpatrickb.pingol3228 5 ปีที่แล้ว

      That is plausible given how powerful ICE's are.

  • @dennishill676
    @dennishill676 ปีที่แล้ว

    Young man you do not strike me as the type of person that compliments or comments affect negatively. With that being said you’re incredibly talented. I’m older I’m a bit of a tinkerer myself it’s wonderful to see the next generation utilizing the technology they have at hand to make incredible projects. We’ve come a long ways from rubber bands and popsicle sticks lol. Please keep up the work

  • @estebanfj8094
    @estebanfj8094 5 ปีที่แล้ว +16

    Dude... You could put a prop in the gas leaf blower... Because when u pull the thingy to start it.. Thats the crank... Obviously that will always be spining when u turn the engine on

    • @santiagoperez2094
      @santiagoperez2094 4 ปีที่แล้ว

      Por wat? The idea was a leafblower plane not a two stroke propeller rc plane.

    • @estebanfj8094
      @estebanfj8094 4 ปีที่แล้ว

      @@santiagoperez2094 bro it will still be using the air from the leaf blower ...

  • @brsrc759
    @brsrc759 5 ปีที่แล้ว +9

    Damn I really want you guys to try the gas leaf blower again! I really think you can get it to work if you try to reduce the drag with some kind of lightweight nose cone around the engine and throw away that muffler and get an aluminum one.I'm sure there's more stuff you can cut off that engine as well like a bunch of the cooling fins. No need to stay cool we're just trying to get one quality flight here LOL. Maybe a little more wing possibly as well??

  • @robertfield7532
    @robertfield7532 5 ปีที่แล้ว +219

    "I don't have enough steeringness"

    • @Kay_213_
      @Kay_213_ 5 ปีที่แล้ว +2

      “What’s a grammar?”

    • @ricomotions5416
      @ricomotions5416 5 ปีที่แล้ว +5

      spoken like a true engineer

  • @marcob6031
    @marcob6031 5 ปีที่แล้ว +18

    wow that electric leafblower looks like a 90s VHS camcorder 😂😂😂😂

    • @hobnobhead4043
      @hobnobhead4043 5 ปีที่แล้ว +5

      Sshhh, if he sees this comment he'll try make a VHS fly!

  • @hotrodZack1948
    @hotrodZack1948 5 ปีที่แล้ว +10

    Anneal that aluminum before bending and then quench after bending. Also take the leaf blower motor and add a prop.

  • @natsterjam
    @natsterjam 5 ปีที่แล้ว +4

    Peter, that leaf blower needed tweaking for more output. Suggestions: Remove the head gasket (if the piston doesn't hit the head) for more compression. Check if the carbaretta is restricted and remove anything that retards the throttle linkage (increase the revs). Remove ALL uneccessary weight. Finally ask a petrol head if they have any ideas for increasing the output. Then you wouldn't have to CHEAT and use an electric motor!
    Good luck on the next try my friend!

    • @MilesPrower1992
      @MilesPrower1992 5 ปีที่แล้ว +2

      Remove the head gasket... I dont think that's how this works.

    • @natsterjam
      @natsterjam 5 ปีที่แล้ว +1

      @@MilesPrower1992 It Worked on my 50cc motor cycle back in 1988. It was 3 mm thick, I removed it and replaced it with gasket sealant. The bike went from 32mph tops to 46 mph!

    • @MilesPrower1992
      @MilesPrower1992 5 ปีที่แล้ว +1

      @@natsterjam I was under the impression that you were telling him to run it metal-to-metal, no seal at all. Makes sense though.

  • @Stitchsticker
    @Stitchsticker 5 ปีที่แล้ว +69

    I can imagine someone going out outside and seeing a leaf blower with wings flying around

  • @Network126
    @Network126 5 ปีที่แล้ว +14

    Just stick a prop on the front spinning part for double thrust with no extra electric motor and battery weight lol

    • @zaccolwell2012
      @zaccolwell2012 5 ปีที่แล้ว +4

      You wont create any more thrist due to power loss to the blower.

  • @Sakkie_N55
    @Sakkie_N55 5 ปีที่แล้ว +6

    you should have used E85 and use a colder spark plug then put a propeller on the pulley starter shaft, use an electric drill to start the motor were the bolt holds the propeller and drop that heavy exhaust manifold!

  • @piratep
    @piratep 5 ปีที่แล้ว +45

    . Make a machine using only computer case fans. Maybe a quad copter?

    • @ignasanchezl
      @ignasanchezl 5 ปีที่แล้ว

      Its hard to open computer fans, but if done correctly you can bypass the IC, connect to the actual motor windings and overdive the motor.
      If you just put more voltage through the input wires, you would just burn the IC that controls the motor.

    • @shutdahellup69420
      @shutdahellup69420 5 ปีที่แล้ว +1

      i doubt stock pc fan produce enough airflow to take off vertically... let alone battery and frame

    • @piratep
      @piratep 5 ปีที่แล้ว +4

      Y'all seem to forget this man just built a plane out of a leaf blower. Have faith.

    • @parrotbirb
      @parrotbirb 5 ปีที่แล้ว +2

      With server fans*
      They arr muxh better

    • @axiom1650
      @axiom1650 5 ปีที่แล้ว +2

      Power to weight ratio of a pc fan might not be good enough for a quad copter but a plane might work if the ic is circumvented. Server fans should work out of the box I think.

  • @rcpi9336
    @rcpi9336 5 ปีที่แล้ว +65

    The nerdiest roast 8:12

  • @chuckwhitson654
    @chuckwhitson654 5 ปีที่แล้ว +8

    Big-time respect, truly awesome build

  • @xx_harold_xx7394
    @xx_harold_xx7394 4 ปีที่แล้ว +12

    8:11 how to call someone weak

  • @GGigabiteM
    @GGigabiteM 5 ปีที่แล้ว +61

    I think your original gas powered leaf blower would have worked if you used a biplane or triplane design, you just didn't have enough wing area.
    Early aircraft designers had to work with unbelievably underpowered engines, but they worked because of the huge wing area of biplanes. They may not have flown fast, but they flew.

    • @Robert-qm7yi
      @Robert-qm7yi 5 ปีที่แล้ว +3

      Too much drag, not enough thrust. I'm not an expert or anything but judging by how bad the thrust to weight ratio is adding more wings would only make the problem worse. Yeah you get more lift, but does it matter when you're going too slow for it to matter?

    • @xtratic
      @xtratic 5 ปีที่แล้ว +9

      @@Robert-qm7yi The primary advantage of the biplane over a monoplane is to combine great stiffness with light weight. Stiffness requires structural depth and, where early monoplanes had to have this added with complicated extra bracing, the box kite or biplane naturally has a deep structure and is therefore easier to make both light and strong. A braced monoplane wing must support itself fully, while the two wings of a biplane help to stiffen each other. The biplane is therefore inherently stiffer than the monoplane. Also, the structural forces in the spars of a biplane wing tend to be lower, so the wing can use less material to obtain the same overall strength and is therefore much lighter. A disadvantage of the biplane was the need for extra struts to space the wings apart, although the bracing required by early monoplanes reduced this disadvantage.
      The low power supplied by the engines available in the first years of aviation meant that aeroplanes could only fly slowly. This required an even lower stalling speed, which in turn required a low wing loading, combining both large wing area with light weight. A biplane wing of a given span and chord has twice the area of a monoplane the same size and so can fly more slowly, or for a given flight speed can lift more weight. Alternatively, a biplane wing of the same area as a monoplane has lower span and chord, reducing the structural forces and allowing it to be lighter.
      Biplanes suffer aerodynamic interference between the two planes. This means that a biplane does not in practice obtain twice the lift of the similarly-sized monoplane. The farther apart the wings are spaced the less the interference, but the spacing struts must be longer. Given the low speed and power of early aircraft, the drag penalty of the wires and struts and the mutual interference of airflows were relatively minor and acceptable factors.

    • @jakegarrett8109
      @jakegarrett8109 5 ปีที่แล้ว +2

      Those early planes had props, which made a huge amount of airflow on the wings (lift). The biplane took extra advantage of that (not double, but a lot more wing area in the props airflow), so they make ridiculous amounts of lift compared to a turbine/ducted design. I've done a jet powered plane, and wow, you really miss having the high air velocity from the props! That's why a normal RC plane can take off from a standstill (lot of lift even stationary). For ducted/jet you only get lift with relative velocity of the plane.

    • @GGigabiteM
      @GGigabiteM 5 ปีที่แล้ว +1

      @@Robert-qm7yi Just adding another deck of wing and a few spars won't increase the drag that significantly compared to biplanes back in WW1. In addition to being biplanes, they also usually had significant numbers of bracing wires to hold the plane together. Pusher types like the Airco D.H.2 had it especially bad, the boom that held the tail on behind the fuselage required a ridiculous number of them to keep it structural.
      Here's a good video on it:
      th-cam.com/video/h4eTBQGbrBU/w-d-xo.html

    • @xtratic
      @xtratic 5 ปีที่แล้ว

      @@jakegarrett8109 True, they had props in front wich helped With the airflow on the wings.
      But, let's not rule it out simply because it's a turbine/ducted design.
      It is still Worth a try as the biplane configuration can have lighter wings despite it having two planes, rather than a monoplane configuration where the wings are heavier.
      The reason i'm voting for the biplane design is because you need less speed compared to the monoplane design in order to achieve lift.

  • @isaacsmith1653
    @isaacsmith1653 5 ปีที่แล้ว +31

    Peter
    Peter
    Peter
    Peter
    Peter
    This project went the will Osman way xD

  • @JohnMassari
    @JohnMassari 5 ปีที่แล้ว +2

    Love the upright piano and the music during the montage! 😊🎹🎹

  • @steveallen1340
    @steveallen1340 5 ปีที่แล้ว +4

    And in In my suburb people complain about leaf blowers being used to blow leaves..... This is the ultimate Sunday morning revenge.

  • @TheRealLifeGuys
    @TheRealLifeGuys 5 ปีที่แล้ว +200

    Awesome idea! And actually flies better than I would have thought! :D

    • @nw8129
      @nw8129 5 ปีที่แล้ว +8

      Schön euch hier zu sehen

    • @creeper077_hd2
      @creeper077_hd2 5 ปีที่แล้ว +4

      Ja, auf jeden Fall

    • @aserta
      @aserta 5 ปีที่แล้ว +1

      I had little doubts about it. We did a similar thing in school half a decade ago, if that worked then...it has to be better now. :)

    • @Justin-ou6gq
      @Justin-ou6gq 5 ปีที่แล้ว +1

      Oh its those german guys

    • @PeterSripol
      @PeterSripol  5 ปีที่แล้ว +6

      yep! after playing around with them for a bit I was pretty sure this wasn't going to end well!

  • @OtherTheDave
    @OtherTheDave 5 ปีที่แล้ว +14

    If the electric leaf blower weighed half as much as the gas one, could you use two of them? The tail boom might need to be a giant Y duct to avoid accidental differential thrust, though, and that seems like it’d be heavy. It wouldn’t account for the differential drag, but I don’t know if that’s an actual problem at these speeds. Maybe mount them vertically instead of side-by-side?

  • @sailingsolar2371
    @sailingsolar2371 5 ปีที่แล้ว +6

    Your using a motor that is a generation or two back obsolete. You might
    consider trying to use a Dyson vacuum unit as a blower. Just a
    thought.

  • @bradames3755
    @bradames3755 4 ปีที่แล้ว

    Gas blower: remove engine governor, cut mating flange off muffler and weld to piece of tubing (lighter and straight piped), grind off a bunch of excess engine case material, etc. A ton could be done to lighten the blower assembly still and make it produce more power for little to no cost

  • @juscozcustoms
    @juscozcustoms 5 ปีที่แล้ว +92

    flame thrower leaf blower.

  • @east_carolina_rail_photos
    @east_carolina_rail_photos 5 ปีที่แล้ว +325

    Are you happy TH-cam I finally watched it

    • @anim8dideas849
      @anim8dideas849 5 ปีที่แล้ว +12

      And It was worth your time :).

    • @FelonyVideos
      @FelonyVideos 5 ปีที่แล้ว +13

      Yeah, TH-cam has ruined their algorithms. I get the same 50 suggested videos constantly.

    • @east_carolina_rail_photos
      @east_carolina_rail_photos 5 ปีที่แล้ว +3

      @@FelonyVideos ikr same

    • @pencilspianos8412
      @pencilspianos8412 5 ปีที่แล้ว +4

      At least it’s the right type of suggested video for me.

    • @xman-ui4cb
      @xman-ui4cb 5 ปีที่แล้ว +2

      except that if you watch a video that was reccommended, youtube will start showing you more videos like it, so watching a video just to make it go away will have the opposite effect, and I know it was probably a joke, but idk I'm stupid.

  • @puppy6646
    @puppy6646 5 ปีที่แล้ว

    Seeing your fails are also really educational. Thank you for sharing this unique challenge with us!

  • @Warrenwalker30
    @Warrenwalker30 5 ปีที่แล้ว +4

    Great job and don't think for a second that all the time it took to actually put it together between edits is wasted we appreciate the whole process

  • @johnwilcox12
    @johnwilcox12 5 ปีที่แล้ว +12

    Add a large diameter propeller to the starter clutch on the front of the plane (gas blower). Alter the clutch so you can wrap a rope around the outer circumference of it and pull start it without interfering with propeller. Turn the additional rotational force of the crankshaft into thrust with a "Puller prop." Increase main landing gear strut height if necessary for prop to ground clearance.

    • @jamesbuckley4347
      @jamesbuckley4347 5 ปีที่แล้ว +4

      Or put prop with a nose cone and use electric starter

  • @DatBlueHusky
    @DatBlueHusky 5 ปีที่แล้ว +8

    if you put a bigger carb, port the motor slightly and tuned pipe. It will have a crap ton of power.

    • @BrilliantDesignOnline
      @BrilliantDesignOnline 5 ปีที่แล้ว +3

      And get rid of the wheels..we don't need no steenkin' wheels. Plus you have the SamCat launch system.

    • @shutdahellup69420
      @shutdahellup69420 5 ปีที่แล้ว +4

      @@BrilliantDesignOnline lol i laughed so hard at the "sam cat launch system "

    • @guitarsplanes
      @guitarsplanes 5 ปีที่แล้ว

      Running it too much faster would probably result in throwing the connecting rod in the engine. (Engine failure)

  • @CyberMacGyver
    @CyberMacGyver 5 ปีที่แล้ว +19

    ..but can you make a leafblower from an rc plane? 🤔

  • @tird108
    @tird108 5 ปีที่แล้ว +10

    Haha I loved the begining dropping .22 into the tank bahaha was like tf

  • @DaneSWilson
    @DaneSWilson 5 ปีที่แล้ว +11

    Love the AvE inspired unboxing method

  • @Ziraya0
    @Ziraya0 5 ปีที่แล้ว +18

    idea 1: electric aircraft catapult so Sam can keep on the camera
    idea 2: build a leafblower out of hobby aircraft parts

    • @nevahenuf
      @nevahenuf 5 ปีที่แล้ว

      Actually a scaling catapult system would be a cool thing to develop since it'd be reusable in his videos.

    • @greggv8
      @greggv8 5 ปีที่แล้ว

      Get another Lynxx blower from Harbor Freight, remove its fan and replace with an EDF and electronics to run off the stock battery and switches. If it can make lotsa thrust, make it an airplane without hacking up the blower housing.

  • @ceziukozak
    @ceziukozak 5 ปีที่แล้ว +2

    Amazing dedication to all your projects. I would not have enough patience

  • @AAPatriot
    @AAPatriot 5 ปีที่แล้ว

    KIK'KIN, ADD TAPERED TUBE AT END OF BLOWER, INCREASING CONGESTED THRUST FROM BLOWER. GREAT WORK GUYS.

  • @kimmer6
    @kimmer6 5 ปีที่แล้ว +590

    You get more power out of the gas powered leaf blower if you cuss at it in Spanish.

    • @lmaolmoo4147
      @lmaolmoo4147 5 ปีที่แล้ว +13

      Got me

    • @Cicada-oo7ti
      @Cicada-oo7ti 5 ปีที่แล้ว +7

      😂😂😂

    • @jmccormick1490
      @jmccormick1490 5 ปีที่แล้ว +3

      Lmao 🤣

    • @kimmer6
      @kimmer6 5 ปีที่แล้ว

      El himno nacional mexicano. La música del soplador de hojas.

    • @DoktorJeep
      @DoktorJeep 5 ปีที่แล้ว +1

      Oh you

  • @sonicrail5253
    @sonicrail5253 5 ปีที่แล้ว +5

    I have a great idea, *the crop duster form hell* basically put a flamethrower on a plane
    It would make a great snow remover

  • @coyoteannabis1192
    @coyoteannabis1192 4 ปีที่แล้ว

    A few tips:
    Spend the extra cash to get something other than a Ryobi. Great tools for their price point, but obscenely heavy.
    Try it with a lifting body airframe similar to a B2, mount the blower on top.
    Blower mods: Straight pipe the exhaust and terminate in line with the primary impeller to reduce parasitic drag on the engine (marginal, but every bit helps), strip as much of the housing as possible.

  • @xp2703
    @xp2703 5 ปีที่แล้ว +56

    1900: I bet there will be flying car in the 21th century
    2018: Two man made an airplane using leaf blower

  • @Waitin4_a_Mate
    @Waitin4_a_Mate 5 ปีที่แล้ว +28

    He should use Flex Seal or Flex Tape to fix all the gaps in his aero in future projects

    • @micphantom
      @micphantom 5 ปีที่แล้ว

      *NoW tHaT's A lOt oF dAmAgE!*

  • @1one3_Racing
    @1one3_Racing 5 ปีที่แล้ว +56

    Try a better quality leaf blower, also add less oil to your 2 stroke mix. It will shorten the engine life but it will lean out an rev harder.
    There are lots of tuning things you can do to the leaf blower to get a little extra power from it. Maybe also different nozzles. I know you wanted it "stock" but I'd rather see a modified leaf blower fly than a stock leaf blower fail....

    • @boostaddict_
      @boostaddict_ 5 ปีที่แล้ว +4

      Yep. A better (or none at all) filter, a straight pipe, and a better turbine would make this thing work well.

    • @ccubsfan94
      @ccubsfan94 5 ปีที่แล้ว +1

      @@boostaddict_ Give it a chamber on the pipe to "supercharge" it.

    • @dirtrider88
      @dirtrider88 5 ปีที่แล้ว +2

      using less oil will enrich the mixture. SMH.

    • @ccubsfan94
      @ccubsfan94 5 ปีที่แล้ว +1

      @@dirtrider88 I was thinking the same thing.

    • @boostaddict_
      @boostaddict_ 5 ปีที่แล้ว

      @@dirtrider88 The oil is more potent than the gas, so it makes the AFR richer. Less oil means the fuel will be less combustible but ignite faster, because the AFR will be leaner. There would be more gas but the mixture would be leaner. Kinda confusing but if you think about it it makes sense.

  • @CraigLandsberg-lk1ep
    @CraigLandsberg-lk1ep 4 หลายเดือนก่อน

    I am so glad you guys did this! Don't be disheartened 😮 you proved that my Ryobi leaf blower could get airborne

  • @Marlboromanprojects
    @Marlboromanprojects 5 ปีที่แล้ว +1

    Entirely entertaining. Being a retired aerospace engineer, I love these guys enthusiasm.😎

  • @BenMO
    @BenMO 5 ปีที่แล้ว +32

    Reminds me of “Junkyard Wars”. Cool build, yours works a lot better.

  • @TheBeteljuice
    @TheBeteljuice 5 ปีที่แล้ว +4

    Nicely done. I particularly enjoyed your judicious choice of the 24" floppy screwdriver, a must for any aeronautic endeavor.

  • @brandonfisher639
    @brandonfisher639 5 ปีที่แล้ว +3

    I loved watching this experiment!

  • @davestambaugh7282
    @davestambaugh7282 5 ปีที่แล้ว +1

    If you want to make a clean bend in that heat treated aluminum you have to anneal or un heat treat it where you want to bend it. First take a candle and blacken up the area you want to soften and then use a propaine torch heat it just until you burn off the black.It will bend much easier and to a smaller radius then.

  • @RandomEndeavors
    @RandomEndeavors 5 ปีที่แล้ว +23

    Please launch a self guided glider from a weather balloon

  • @TheAngryAstronomer
    @TheAngryAstronomer 5 ปีที่แล้ว +11

    Now make an EDF leaf blower. Should be a better leaf blower right?

  • @andrewbowden1076
    @andrewbowden1076 4 ปีที่แล้ว

    Try two electric units on the wings 15-25% out from centerline (similar to jet airliner), improve aerodynamics a smidge, and improve on wing design. You got this!

  • @justjayy24k
    @justjayy24k 4 ปีที่แล้ว

    Man you can make pretty much anything fly.. so awsome!

  • @Incadazant01
    @Incadazant01 5 ปีที่แล้ว +5

    If you're going to use the tricycle configuration, I'd recommend doing a 1+2 configuration, rather than the 2+1 that you've got going. Alternatively, put a skid under the rudder, and save yourself the weight of the 3rd wheel.
    I'd also recommend doubling. Run two of those leaf blowers, and you'll get more thrust.

  • @lukeg6895
    @lukeg6895 5 ปีที่แล้ว +159

    Now he needs to make a helicopter out of a weed whacker

  • @kylestewart9004
    @kylestewart9004 5 ปีที่แล้ว +8

    Hey! Great video guys! I do have a couple suggestions, I’m assuming that is a 2 stroke so a few relatively easy things to try would be to use rc nitro fuel, that will melt the plug to the top of the piston if only that fuel is used, but if you mix your regular high octane gas and oil like normal and then make say a 25%-50% nitro/regular 2stroke fuel mixture you will notice a hp and rpm gain, next I would remove the air filter, place a small screen or sock over the carb/intake for increased air flow and a very small weight savings. Next thing would be to make a small short header, removing the muffler, maybe cut out the the mounting flange from the muffler and solder or JB weld a piece of copper pipe bent to wherever you want it to dump exhaust (anywhere from straight down to pointing directly backwards will give very small increase in thrust). With the other mods back pressure won’t be needed as much but if you’re worried about it you can always drill a few small holes in a cap and place it on the end of the header. If you want to spend a little more time you can remove the motor from the housing and most of these small motors are cast as general purpose motors and used for a wide variety of applications (chainsaws, generators, pumps, etc.) so there usually is at least a few nonessential brackets and things that can be removed but also mounting locations like tabs and nubs on the casting can be cut off and ground down along with casting lines and imperfections, results vary from motor to motor and how much time and effort you put in but a noticeable weight savings can be accomplished. Most of these mods are quick, simple and cheap and cover air in, air out, a higher energy fuel and weight savings. And maybe give you just the performance boost you need for take off and flight.

    • @prolska
      @prolska ปีที่แล้ว +1

      _Oh my god_

    • @dillpickle200
      @dillpickle200 10 หลายเดือนก่อน

      Peter is a genius, but everything you mentioned was insightful and informative!

  • @RadioMan2023
    @RadioMan2023 ปีที่แล้ว

    I always love the wing making process
    So satisfying

  • @brandonryan9582
    @brandonryan9582 5 ปีที่แล้ว +19

    this is why i still come on youtube.. its not all click bait and red arrows

    • @Ink_25
      @Ink_25 5 ปีที่แล้ว

      It has a red arrow though...?

  • @HappyMadScientist
    @HappyMadScientist 5 ปีที่แล้ว +28

    Could you try taking the governor out for higher RPMs and less weight?

    • @modelnutty6503
      @modelnutty6503 5 ปีที่แล้ว +4

      leaning out the carb might get a little more RPM

    • @davidtheawesomeone5358
      @davidtheawesomeone5358 5 ปีที่แล้ว +5

      I don’t believe a engine this size and use would have a governor, especially because the carb it’s using

    • @shutdahellup69420
      @shutdahellup69420 5 ปีที่แล้ว

      strap on a turbo, nah jk😂

    • @guitarsplanes
      @guitarsplanes 5 ปีที่แล้ว +1

      Running it too much faster would probably result in throwing the connecting rod in the engine. (Engine failure)

    • @shelbybrunhoeber2576
      @shelbybrunhoeber2576 5 ปีที่แล้ว

      THOSE SMALL 2 STROKE ENGINES TYPICALLY DON'T HAVE THEM

  • @secondlookscripts9178
    @secondlookscripts9178 5 ปีที่แล้ว +4

    I took one look at the background and knew it was back home. Dayton/Beavercreek OHIO!

  • @kolinmartz
    @kolinmartz 5 ปีที่แล้ว +10

    It could be geared so that the fan spins way faster

  • @genericaccount9222
    @genericaccount9222 5 ปีที่แล้ว +53

    *cuts box open with saw*
    *puts batteries in gas tank*
    *taps with hammer*
    *turns on*

  • @XxKingJTuckxX
    @XxKingJTuckxX 5 ปีที่แล้ว +45

    6:33 the pounding goes with the music lol😂😂😂

  • @supermarimations4572
    @supermarimations4572 4 ปีที่แล้ว +2

    6:34 **perfectly timed with music**

  • @aerospacematt9147
    @aerospacematt9147 2 ปีที่แล้ว

    Sounds so much like an EDF! That’s awesome!

  • @Kevyoso
    @Kevyoso 5 ปีที่แล้ว +4

    Peter Spirol ur amazing you never clickbait and fail like other youtubers do. You always do it if you try to do it. This one is amazing.I thought it was impossible but you really did it

  • @startoftext
    @startoftext 5 ปีที่แล้ว +7

    To trim weight you could use a grinder to cut most of the heat sink fins off the gas engine. It was most likely designed to be used not moving much but when its flying in a plane and has more air moving over the engine it wont need as large of cooling fins. Same reason why old nitro engines for rc cars have much larger heat sinks then nitro airplane engines.

    • @boostaddict_
      @boostaddict_ 5 ปีที่แล้ว +1

      That wouldn't work. The turbine pull air over the fins, and removing them would cause the engine to overheat and sieze. The movement wouldn't help as the turbine already pulls air over the fins, so there is no increase in airspeed.

  • @samuelsullivan7709
    @samuelsullivan7709 4 ปีที่แล้ว

    if the gas leaf blower is 2 stroke you can do lots of modifications to improve power like stuffing the crank case and porting.

  • @mattio79
    @mattio79 3 ปีที่แล้ว +1

    2-stroke engines need sonic "back pressure" to increase compression on the upstroke. an expansion chamber will do a LOT to make that engine more powerful.

  • @thiagov6123
    @thiagov6123 5 ปีที่แล้ว +49

    maybe its the giroscopic effect of that high rpm engine with a large inertial mass rotating in it thats making it hard to steer.

    • @alext9067
      @alext9067 5 ปีที่แล้ว +1

      Good thought. But I don't think he know how to fly a plane.

    • @resih900
      @resih900 5 ปีที่แล้ว +1

      alex tworkowski he does you idiot

    • @lnlyby_yt
      @lnlyby_yt 5 ปีที่แล้ว +2

      Woooow someone took intro physics

    • @thiagov6123
      @thiagov6123 5 ปีที่แล้ว +6

      @@lnlyby_yt Dynamics* 6th semester of mechanical Engineering

    • @pencilspianos8412
      @pencilspianos8412 5 ปีที่แล้ว

      thiagov6123 // Is it hard?

  • @FlyersDistrict
    @FlyersDistrict 5 ปีที่แล้ว +631

    You should go back to home depot and try to return it 😂

    • @FlatEarthReset3
      @FlatEarthReset3 5 ปีที่แล้ว +36

      If it was amazon they would accept the return then sell it to one of those youtube channels that buy return items.

    • @carpenoctem3257
      @carpenoctem3257 5 ปีที่แล้ว +25

      I followed the instructions to the T and I accidentally made an airplane. Will you compensate me?

    • @jasonlopez75
      @jasonlopez75 5 ปีที่แล้ว +5

      Yeah, tell em it didn't work, they'll take it back. 😂

    • @FaithfulMC
      @FaithfulMC 5 ปีที่แล้ว +9

      Tell them it didn't fly as well as you thought it would.

    • @shaindaman13
      @shaindaman13 5 ปีที่แล้ว +4

      Yeah! Tell them this thing doesn't fly worth w crap

  • @Juiceboxhero420
    @Juiceboxhero420 4 ปีที่แล้ว

    Thank you for the bonus content that doggo is awesome he/she is adorable

  • @rwseemore1
    @rwseemore1 4 ปีที่แล้ว

    You guys are too funny, cool and smart. Enjoy your stuff