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My Dad is a Goodyear retiree, and I have many fond memories of Wingfoot Lake Park. We would have his union picnics there every year when I was a wee person! Oh, and you gotta love the black squirrel at about 2:40.
So glad to know others enjoy this kinda flying as i still do.. Im 34 and been flying since i was in 6th grade. Ive never lost the interest. Id love to have one of them fpv camera setups.. Id never stop flying.
That’s one of the main things I really love about your planes- its so much less stressful to crash it. For a few bucks in materials you can just build another one. Really good job keeping the hobby light and fun guys.
Benjamin Williams Wow that is epic! But what im saying is like a flite test style warthog with the flat sides like the guinea or the ft 22. Do you make planes ben?
This is GREAT!! Planes like these and you having such fun with them is what we love about Flitetest. Keeps us wanting more. Keep up the great fun and adventure for you and all of us.
Love it! Will be my next winter build soon. Already built the FT Guinea Pig and thought it would take time, but your build videos are just so amazing and easy to follow and before I knew it, it was done and painted! I can see my hanger getting many of the scratch built swappables over the next year and will have to sell some helicopters to make room!
This airplane really is a nice rendition of the Just Superstol. You guys should stop by their factory on your next trip South. Really nice folks there.
so ive built a few of these planes now with the c pack power kit from flite test i have been playing with different landing gear set ups and a bomb drop but this plane is fantastic to fly around and even taxi through the grass and such. now a big reason i love this plane is i crash a lot and it can take a serious beating espicially with some reinforcing in the body. great job guys ima keep on building them!
Ok, you showed a new sport in this video - dual FPV. The multi FPV has to provide eyes for the plane in an obstacle course or race. That was great video as the multi drafted behind the bushwacker. "Tandem FPV racing."
O_O holy crap! did you guys use a better camera or better render settings? the video quality looks freaking AMAZING!!!!!!!!!! SOOOOOOOOOOOOOOO much better than other videos!
I would like to see you pin on some leading-edge slats to one of the versions to show the aerodynamic change. one of the real aircraft based on this style had the slats, and another does not. slats (fixed or movable) and vortex generators are commonly used to correct problems with the handling and/or aerodynamics, and work just as well in RC than they do full size (but may need some tweaks lol). what I suggest for testing on a number of planes is to cut from balsa wood, or you can actually cut a rectangle from an aluminum can, and then cut a line of the vortex generator shapes, which can be as simple as "[ x > > > > > > > > x ]" and then bending the ">" up. (the x are tacks or tape) then all you need to do is to is attach the vortex generator shapes to the upper wing with simple tack's for testing the best distance from the leading edge to the trailing edge (typically.. if you were to draw a line on the middle of the wing.. the vortex generators work best at the middle , or half way from the middle to the leading edge, or someplace in between on bother wings...) they also help on the rudder, and elevator. for there you should be able to get away with using some thin but stiff wire.. for the rudder, you can stick a line of them all the way thru, and cut them off the same length.. and use the wire on the elevator too... don't get crazy with them. and they tend to work better further forward than you find on wings. if you make a number of the aluminum can vortex generators, you can also test them on the sides and bottom of the fuselage. the vortex generators are very simple... they make little vortex's, causing the air to stick closer to the wing or fuselage, making the aerodynamic surfaces work better. if you have a model that's hard to fly, you may only need some vortex generators (or slats) to improve the handling, or to make a good plane even better. they work really good on rc planes that are hard to land, and for cargo planes. give it a try.....
There was is a guy in Alaska that lands and takes off a full scale version from mountain tops. He only needs 10 ft of runway, even if that 10 feet is at a 40 degree angle.
+Chuckles actually there is are numerous planes in Alaska known as 'Bush" planes with balloon tires for landing on glaciers and short areas. That is what this plane is modeled after.
This episode really didn't disappoint guys Peter really did a great job with this one well be picking this one once I get more room in my hanger that's really too bad about inverted&knife edge doesn't work to well on this bird dough but hey you can't have all sometimes!
I dont know what all you changed other than 60 fps, but the video looks incredible now. Focus and depth of field looked to be greatly improved as well. A whole new camera setup or what!?
Awesome , i saw a picture on instagram a few days ago of this plane. I just wanted to ask when the vid came online and now it is. AWESOME JOB PETER!!!!
This looks like one of the best "backyard flyers" you guys have made in a while. Good for small spaces, but lots of agility, and hopefully not too hard to build. Now that that is done, on to the Versa Copter. (can you tell that I am a bit anxious?)
I'm building one of these from the free plans. I did order the firewall kit and the control horn pack, much easier and there's no way I can cut the firewall with the precision the laser does it. so far, its a solid plane, I had my doubts about the landing gear set up, but for no more than it consists of, its stout. waiting on extensions and a y harness, then I'm gonna fly the crap out of it. :)
The bushwacker looks a little bit like the hobbyking tundra, which i loved (it is still not available, but they showed it off at the eu tour). But now i think i will be building the bushwacker instead. Looking forward to the build video and the plans.
INTEOUS! i have to agree, to get peter or josh to design something along the lines of an A-10 would be awesome! i would certainly build that! i am having way to much fun with a FT versa/pusher/blunt nose conversion fpv rig i just built. I love it, i have the cheap fatshark teleporter v3's at the moment, but love the way this wing flies.
This episode and the last one (Flite Test | Flyzone L-39 EDF - Formation Flying!!) are both presented in 60fps. It looks like most of the stand-ups were actually captured in 60fps. I'm wondering if the air-to-air footage was 60fps as well. Maybe Knoptop can fill us in on the changes in production, that are going on within the show.
My Dad is a Goodyear retiree, and I have many fond memories of Wingfoot Lake Park. We would have his union picnics there every year when I was a wee person! Oh, and you gotta love the black squirrel at about 2:40.
Great, you guys should hold on to Peter at all cost
Scott Allen lock him in the basement if you need to
😢
So glad to know others enjoy this kinda flying as i still do.. Im 34 and been flying since i was in 6th grade. Ive never lost the interest. Id love to have one of them fpv camera setups.. Id never stop flying.
That’s one of the main things I really love about your planes- its so much less stressful to crash it. For a few bucks in materials you can just build another one. Really good job keeping the hobby light and fun guys.
Did anyone else see the squirrel at 2:45 !? 😆
+KK G. Back by the playground. I saw that and wondered if any of them might do a fly by. lol
Make a plane based off of the a-10 warthog and call it the FT-10 Warthog or something idk but would be awesome to see a dual edf plane!
+Inteous This plane is awesome, and it is a community build
flitetest.com/articles/nna-10
Benjamin Williams Wow that is epic! But what im saying is like a flite test style warthog with the flat sides like the guinea or the ft 22. Do you make planes ben?
no, I have an ft 22, and I am getting into circuit board design
Benjamin Williams Ah, cool.
and now 3 years later it's coming. Never say FT doesn't listen to their fans!
Josh: "... if you're watching this right now..." lol
This is GREAT!!
Planes like these and you having such fun with them is what we love about Flitetest.
Keeps us wanting more. Keep up the great fun and adventure for you and all of us.
Love it! Will be my next winter build soon. Already built the FT Guinea Pig and thought it would take time, but your build videos are just so amazing and easy to follow and before I knew it, it was done and painted! I can see my hanger getting many of the scratch built swappables over the next year and will have to sell some helicopters to make room!
You guys never cease to rock! I've never seen a video that I wasn't entertained by or that I didn't learn something. What more could you ask for?
Floats PLEASE!!!!! If you get floats plans for this, it would be so much more awesome!
My favorite two channels combined!!
Awesome 60 fps footage! It made the planes a lot easier to follow and the video was so smooth!
Peter was the Bomb man! That guy is smarter than a whip!!
Yes! Thank you Peter. I'll download the plans asap.
SWEEET!!!!! Loved the woods flying. You guys are a Blast... WTG Peter!!
This airplane really is a nice rendition of the Just Superstol. You guys should stop by their factory on your next trip South. Really nice folks there.
I noticed a change in the filming aspect of the video. I am thoroughly impressed with both the plane and the video. Good job Eric and Peter :)
Ft Mighty mini bushwacker plz
720/60 is awesome. It was a very pleasant surprise to see that from ya'll. Yeah so I went back and watched it in 1080/60 and love that too.
peters plane is marked "N556". always gotta put in some sort of ar15 reference, i love it
so ive built a few of these planes now with the c pack power kit from flite test i have been playing with different landing gear set ups and a bomb drop but this plane is fantastic to fly around and even taxi through the grass and such. now a big reason i love this plane is i crash a lot and it can take a serious beating espicially with some reinforcing in the body. great job guys ima keep on building them!
Ok, you showed a new sport in this video - dual FPV. The multi FPV has to provide eyes for the plane in an obstacle course or race. That was great video as the multi drafted behind the bushwacker. "Tandem FPV racing."
I CAN NOT WAIT TO BUILD ONE!!! It reminds me of the Twisted Hobbies Crack beaver! Super stol like plane with 3d capabilities! Great job Peter! :)
O_O holy crap! did you guys use a better camera or better render settings? the video quality looks freaking AMAZING!!!!!!!!!! SOOOOOOOOOOOOOOO much better than other videos!
Well, I was going to build the Guinea Pig, but now I might have two planes to build. This thing is awesome!! Great design Peter!!
Woah! 60fps looks great! I feel like i'm there with you guys
Wow, Great plane Peter. Flite Test always delivers. Dig it!
nice! 60 fps is great!
+Nick F love it 2
+Nick F Totally agree. Can't wait to see some Inspire 1 footage that isn't jerky.
How about a foam version of the original Wright Flyer.
That would be really cool.
But make it have unlimited vertical and 3D capabilities. :P
+suntzuwu Too much BBQ skewers :)
+Xenomorph1320-D and FPV.
+Harry Beckwith And a cargo bay. Because Flitetest.
Omg. I have been looking for something like this forever!! Instant build!
I think I've found my next plane! Awesome job Peter and Flitetest gang!
Finally 60fps, thank you!
Good production. great music. great job Josh X2 and my favorite foam and tape. great job. U have a career to follow for.sure.
I would like to see you pin on some leading-edge slats to one of the versions to show the aerodynamic change. one of the real aircraft based on this style had the slats, and another does not. slats (fixed or movable) and vortex generators are commonly used to correct problems with the handling and/or aerodynamics, and work just as well in RC than they do full size (but may need some tweaks lol). what I suggest for testing on a number of planes is to cut from balsa wood, or you can actually cut a rectangle from an aluminum can, and then cut a line of the vortex generator shapes, which can be as simple as "[ x > > > > > > > > x ]" and then bending the ">" up. (the x are tacks or tape) then all you need to do is to is attach the vortex generator shapes to the upper wing with simple tack's for testing the best distance from the leading edge to the trailing edge (typically.. if you were to draw a line on the middle of the wing.. the vortex generators work best at the middle , or half way from the middle to the leading edge, or someplace in between on bother wings...) they also help on the rudder, and elevator. for there you should be able to get away with using some thin but stiff wire.. for the rudder, you can stick a line of them all the way thru, and cut them off the same length.. and use the wire on the elevator too... don't get crazy with them. and they tend to work better further forward than you find on wings. if you make a number of the aluminum can vortex generators, you can also test them on the sides and bottom of the fuselage. the vortex generators are very simple... they make little vortex's, causing the air to stick closer to the wing or fuselage, making the aerodynamic surfaces work better. if you have a model that's hard to fly, you may only need some vortex generators (or slats) to improve the handling, or to make a good plane even better. they work really good on rc planes that are hard to land, and for cargo planes. give it a try.....
Loving the prop-in-slot Canard in the background at 7:06 :D
Very cool. I'd like you guys to do a segment on Alex. What he's using to do the video, and tips on how to get the final product to come out so smooth.
The "B" in subtle... is silent.
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Thanks for filming in 60+ fps :)
I miss Peter being on the show so much
Ben Shamblin He still is??
Really?
Ben Shamblin Idk, I was kinda asking.
Oh. From what I know he is too busy.
There was is a guy in Alaska that lands and takes off a full scale version from mountain tops. He only needs 10 ft of runway, even if that 10 feet is at a 40 degree angle.
+Chuckles only one guy huh?
+Chuckles actually there is are numerous planes in Alaska known as 'Bush" planes with balloon tires for landing on glaciers and short areas. That is what this plane is modeled after.
Big Rocks and Long Props. Also you might enjoy watching the Valdez STOL competition.
I love Peter's designs. I could fly that in my front yard.
At 2:45 the squirrel in the background breaks the sound barrier!
I love the camera work in your videos, especially in this one!
This flyer is so cool and it's so much fun, even if I can only watch you two.
instead of my dog, this bushwacker is perfect for a walk through the park
I'm sure I speak for most we miss David but Peter does a awesome job filling his shoes
Have you guys ever thought of releasing a CD of your music scores? The background music is well played and rather soothing.
+Peter Capri Yes, they have been asked a few times already and it's on their TODO, but not with high priority at the moment....
There needs to be a leading edg slat kit for this
JEEEEEEEEEEAH, cool plane! Gonna make one. And peter, man, your cool!
Best plane yet imo. can't wait to hopefully build one!!!!!
I need to try that. I went from helicopters to drones and don't like the drones inability to maneuver like the helicopters; but that looks like fun.
This episode really didn't disappoint guys Peter really did a great job with this one well be picking this one once I get more room in my hanger that's really too bad about inverted&knife edge doesn't work to well on this bird dough but hey you can't have all sometimes!
lol what is it with Bixler and destroying multirotors? At least it wasnt a tricopter this time :D
Will you guys ever test a real gas powered jet? Also when will we get a FliteTest West? I love the show and the planes!
Cool Plane, Peter does it again.
Just might be the best design yet from FT :)
Just bought it. Cant wait to build and fly it!
Now put it on floats
Use a 6 channel, Y the ailerons and use mixing for individual flaps. Now you have flaps and full length ailerons. 😁
This show is so deeply satisfying. Thank you for sharing your passion and wealth of knowledge with the world.
looks very light! you should try variable pitch or collectible pitch system.
I think I will have to order a few of these for a group build. :)
0:00 Well that's the same look I have on my face when I crash Josh LOL!
Great stuff! Just put in an order. Now after watching this can't decide what wing to do-the spins on Josh's are awesome! :)
+Discover RC Build both.
+Discover RC Do split and have a mix where the flaps move with the ailerons?
I dont know what all you changed other than 60 fps, but the video looks incredible now. Focus and depth of field looked to be greatly improved as well. A whole new camera setup or what!?
+Big Mike's Hobby Channel - Okay, it just gets better as I watch. Ive gotta find out so Im going to post over on FB as well.
I like episodes like this, just like ft used to be! except they did it at Chad's house where it was always sunny :)
Awesome , i saw a picture on instagram a few days ago of this plane. I just wanted to ask when the vid came online and now it is. AWESOME JOB PETER!!!!
new camera? looks really great.
can yo u do another episode with josh scott i mis him
Me too
Welcome to 60FPS :)
Man I wish we had one of these on our last trip out to an abandoned smelter!
Cool plane with an awesome name too!
Anyone else notice the number on Peter's plane?
Methinks he has at least one *other* hobby. ;)
This looks like one of the best "backyard flyers" you guys have made in a while. Good for small spaces, but lots of agility, and hopefully not too hard to build. Now that that is done, on to the Versa Copter. (can you tell that I am a bit anxious?)
Ordered on can't WAIT!!!
You should use Peter's cargo plane to do some Furious 7 stunts
I'm building one of these from the free plans. I did order the firewall kit and the control horn pack, much easier and there's no way I can cut the firewall with the precision the laser does it. so far, its a solid plane, I had my doubts about the landing gear set up, but for no more than it consists of, its stout. waiting on extensions and a y harness, then I'm gonna fly the crap out of it. :)
The bushwacker looks a little bit like the hobbyking tundra, which i loved (it is still not available, but they showed it off at the eu tour). But now i think i will be building the bushwacker instead. Looking forward to the build video and the plans.
Bixler's plane didn't look like the motor and power pod was installed securely enough to take the beating that was being dished out.
Never cease to amaze!
2:45 the squirrel in the back
Wow the 1080p60 makes a big difference. Nice job.
INTEOUS! i have to agree, to get peter or josh to design something along the lines of an A-10 would be awesome! i would certainly build that! i am having way to much fun with a FT versa/pusher/blunt nose conversion fpv rig i just built. I love it, i have the cheap fatshark teleporter v3's at the moment, but love the way this wing flies.
now another plane I must build. my wife is not going to be happy.
The beginning of this video proves that Josh Bixler breathes, sleeps, and eats RC planes...
Looks like to much fun and I want to get one of those myself.
Great early days video during the golden years of electric RC flying pre dating the drone Regulations.
totally going to build one of these!!!
My granddad likes your sunglasses, he said he used to have a pair in 1950
Great design peter
FPV...that slow flyer would be fun with a camera through the trees. well done!
Thanks for the 60FPS! please get all the aerial video 60FPS too!
They look Hella Fun! Awesome crash by the way.
You guys should make a float extension that would be great!
you guys are doing such a great job. keep it up
Good episode. Nice camera work.
What camera are you guys using to film? It looks amazing!
Great vid. Love the planes.
This episode and the last one (Flite Test | Flyzone L-39 EDF - Formation Flying!!) are both presented in 60fps. It looks like most of the stand-ups were actually captured in 60fps. I'm wondering if the air-to-air footage was 60fps as well. Maybe Knoptop can fill us in on the changes in production, that are going on within the show.