50 Motor World Record 30 Foot Airplane

[@IrreversibleExtents]

So, is no one going to take notice that Peter is finally in a Flite Test video after a long while?

[@ChevTecGroup]

He has his own channel

[@IrreversibleExtents]

@@ChevTecGroup I know that, he just hasn't been with Flite Test in a while.

[@jawn1568]

@@IrreversibleExtents didnt he leave like 4 years ago?

[@kalebd5864]

@insanity wolf yes. Sadly...

[@andreadellamico1217]

they still friends

[@Rocketyfox]

Ah yes, child labor. The best kind of labor

[@sanashams322]

This would look so weird to passing by a bunch of kids just building a giant aircraft

[@PhilosopherRex]

I bet it was a great & fun experience for them that they won't ever forget!

[@christiansrcs7789]

Hahahahahaha

[@wolfsiejk]

*FUN*

[@adam_makes_stuff]

@@PhilosopherRex yeah it was so cool! I'm definitely never going to forget it.

[@joshriston706]

Love when Peter works with y'all. It's always greatness.

[@adam_makes_stuff]

that was so much fun to work on!! - Adam one of the child labor kids

[@scottmichael3745]

SUPER cool of you to help Adam! Kind of jealous my man! Well done bud!

[@andrewsiarkiewicz341]

Love when y’all work with Peter he’s always a wild card lol not surprised he came up with this idea

[@antonsvids5237]

"Use child labor to build planes" - Sigma plane grindset

[@biko9824]

Soviet aircraft factories after Stalin gives them an impossible 5-year plan

[@Hyperious_in_the_air]

*D r i v e F o r e v e r by Nightshift TV intensifies*

[@Xiphactinus]

@@biko9824 don't mean to be that person, but if the targets were so impossible, how did the USSR go from borderline feudalism to the world's second biggest economy in just over thirty years?

[@EthanAdey]

Lmao

[@martijn9568]

@@Xiphactinus I don't think they actually managed to get through many 5-year plans before the war begun. I believe they actually only started to do those 5-year plans in the 1930s.

[@richb313]

This is why FliteTest is so good. Making absolutely crazy one off builds, documenting it, crashing it, learning from it and just having a good time doing it. Really so nice to see Peter at FliteFest he always thinks outside the box or whatever container you want to think out of. 50 motors and the size of the thing just makes crazy good fun.

[@PeterSripol]

100motors…. Bet

[@tgfcujhb7583]

🖐️👍👍

[@Darkvoidproductions1]

Surprised they didn't credit you in the description seeing as you did most of the work with the plan and how it was going to work

[@air-headedaviator1805]

Most exceptional. Reminder that part of this build was based off a dare! Flite Test Family undefeated

[@bwise609]

That's awesome to see Peter and Sam looking back on what all you guys have done over the years is still inspiring

[@jeffdillingham2999]

Awesome to be there and experience it in person! I even got to be on the "lift" crew, loading the plane on the golf cart. Great job Peter, FliteTest, and FliteFest.

[@AndrewTubbiolo]

I'm surprised Peter did not fly in it.

[@CalebT_RC]

It was absolutely fantastic to meet you guys last night. Thanks for letting me spend time with you josh. Hopefully I can get out to Ohio sometime and fly with you guys again. -Caleb T

[@aerovexa8794]

hey, i recognize you!

[@CalebT_RC]

@@aerovexa8794 I don’t know. Do you though?

[@flupsdarups3897]

I recognize you!

[@CalebT_RC]

@@flupsdarups3897 from where?

[@Ben_Cartwright]

The best type of labor. All you need to do for child labor is make the work that they are doing seem fun, and because children have a lot of energy they can do that all day. Even better if you make the children rotate between different jobs so they don't get bored by repeting the same thing over and over.

[@hopsta5628]

Seems like you're an expert at the manipulation and exploitation of youngsters, hhmmm, I do hope you don't hold a position of power or a job where you're in contact with children.

[@alltehstuffs]

@@hopsta5628 This is “get kid to do chore” 101

[@swampcritterisbackbaby1740]

@@hopsta5628 Seems like you have some issues with the direction your mind takes involving children.

[@justtowatch111]

@@hopsta5628 You must really hate the Chinese Communist Party, they are the masters of Child labor!

[@bigbuckoramma]

Peter Sripol, the Mike Patey of Foam and Packing Tape.

[@Tym17Aero]

I would love to see both of them meet each other hahaha

[@nelsonturner501]

The calab would be a 1/3 scale foam scrappy !

[@rjung_ch]

Hi Peter, hello Sam, hi to all the others , Bixler, Stefan and all! Amazing group is gathered once again for a Flite Test Meet, beautiful.

[@JonasMarcinko]

Amazing job guys!!!

[@simonbuhl6515]

Did you guys come to Oshkosh?

[@andrewmacgregor12]

Yooo when’s the next vid maaan!? I’m excited😆

[@cooperthompson4850]

Had so much fun working on that plane. Hope for more fun next year!!!

[@kevinfarley6981]

This is the first Flite Test video that I didn't skip through the commercial. Love those Insta360 cameras. That, and I didn't want to miss a second of Peter's commentary.

[@trainsplanesandautomobiles2547]

Can we see the Cessna commuter again, great plane. Not enough credit

[@modelaviators1136]

i want to see a massive version like at least 2m

[@MalnourishedMcNair]

ive been hoping these guys would make a floating bv238 but this is even better. great job flite test and peter!

[@nuunuu4531]

Saw both J Bix and Peter today at oshkosh today. Shout out to those guys who give me so much inspiration. Made my day!

[@yorkmaster]

“Child Labor Laws are ruining this country.” Sawnson, Ron

[@davidcatanzaro8838]

My first Flite Fest was one of the best things I've ever done. Thank you Josh for signing my plane, and thank you to the FT team for putting on a fantastic event. See you next year for sure.

[@helir00]

Another cracking historic build - well done chaps

[@charleshulsey3103]

When Peter left flitetest long ago, I found and subscribed to his channel. I'm a huge fan of his content. Keep him around!

[@RafaelHabegger]

this is still the best rc-plane channel there is!

[@palco22]

The idea, The build, The flight.............Fun factor 100/100 ! Just great fun to watch.

[@MaconMedia]

Peter Sripol + FliteTest = GLORIOUS EPICNESS!!!!

[@thatdude2152]

Isn’t 50 engine’s an record for any type of aircraft

[@brizlone4067]

No engines they are motors

[@basketcase1235]

@@brizlone4067 wrong. engines in this case means anything that provides forward thrust. if they uses 50 minijets that would still count as engines

[@TaverrVance]

@@basketcase1235 minijets would count as engines but not motors. Engines run on combustion, motors run on electricity.

[@rumls4drinkin]

I kind of doubt it's a record in the experimental world, Lillium has like 30 motors on their prospective commercial offering.

[@martijn9568]

@@TaverrVance English is just weird. In my native language they are just the same word; motoren

[@freman]

This is why I love the flight test crew - so much community engagement.

[@kingpotatoman9180]

I hope you recorded some of the combats and other unique builds, lots of great videos could of been made from this event!

[@Deuce_and_a_half]

May I ask what kind of aircraft you have in your pfp?

[@kingpotatoman9180]

@@Deuce_and_a_half the flitetest guinea pig!

[@Deuce_and_a_half]

@@kingpotatoman9180 cool thanks man :)

[@peterzingler6221]

Na they had to made it an add... I understand they need money but the the ads are getting out of hand

[@krotchlickmeugh627]

@@peterzingler6221 now they are trying to make their own AMA scam. Its all bullshit now. Just what we need another company selling a membership with fake insurance and the only benefits is for them collecting dues and getting paid off to let the faa regulate us on behalf of big tech.

[@Lordofhogs]

Hughes h4 Hercules “I have 8 engines” this plane “gotta stop you right there”

[@epauletshark3793]

"Hold my propeller."

[@throngcleaver]

And even the Dornier Do X, with 12 engines, cannot compare.

[@shofiullah8063]

Great work..attaching child to this kind of work is really outstanding... Keep it up.

[@JohnHill-jm7tm]

This Old Man has said it many times since almost day 1 "you guys are so awesome in what you dream up". Josh you continue to be a great leader in letting others try amazing projects. I'm always looking for the next video. Love you guys. ✈️😎💝💝💝💝💝💝💝💝

[@fredericrike5974]

Peter- a couple of suggestions from a plumber; build the wings with an upward curl- it should be easier to build a little "tension" into them to stop that wing deflection, run the ailerons further inboard to reduce the twist, and set up the motors to push/pull to condense their weight closer to the body of the plane. That's what comes to me- btw, killer post crash analysis- I had to watch it twice, once at half speed, to get a clear idea what twist you were talking about! Another thought, but needs big servo; make the whole wing tip section the aileron and it's pivot from the center of the wing- that could also reduce the twisting of the wing itself. But, I have faith- you will make this fly and work- and the fella that thought you ought to be flying in it may get the shock of his life! FR

[@ImranHossain9]

Peter and Josh making a plane together again!!! Eid day for me

[@joemelton81]

Super happy to see Peter on a Flite Test episode again!

[@mconfluence]

Oh my goodness!!! That is so awesome. You guy's never disappoint on your videos. I love the size and power.

[@blisterfingers8169]

Great ad for insta 360. Loved that plane thing that popped up for a moment too.

[@prolifedoc]

Great having Peter back on Flight Test! More please!!!

[@swarasworld1260]

Wonderful video, amazing effort by crew We were there and could feel the excitement of the guyz.. the combat flights were also awesome..

[@63straycat22]

Great to see Peter back brilliant entertainment Guys Thanks

[@kevinwaterman389]

This might be child labor but it was also a great learning opportunity for everyone involved in the build! I wonder how many future planes will be built by the people involved with this build?

[@Forbes123]

Great to see Peter back on this channel!

[@davidsmart8594]

I'd like to give a shout out to the guy in the yellow baseball cap... He had a difficult job, cutting 'not all the way through', removing a thin strip and then folding to form a box shape. Well done! Great build. Great entertainment.

[@Arandolor]

Really awesome!! Check out Corridor Crew, where Wren strapped a Insta360 to the back of a falcon!

[@sircrashalotfpv144]

Peter has the best show every time. love it.

[@ericlewandowskivlogs]

That was pretty dang cool. Especially how you guys made it a community project. Very cool.

[@micahsmith1617]

Miss these kinds of videos...thx fellas!

[@DOMINICAAVIATION]

Making The Impossible Happen and making it cool! Awesome stuff!

[@unclejrok9083]

So happy to see Peter at FliteFest. Hoping we might see David Windestål sometime

[@harveyfrenzel2280]

Love y’all’s videos!!!! These crazy builds keep me wanting more! I wish y’all would cut the music and the vocal audio so we can hear the planes. (Just on a quick replay or something) The 50 motors prob sounded really cool!

[@surfhealthy4272]

It's great to see Peter back with the team!

[@ibbylancaster8981]

Before I even looked at the video, just from the title, I knew This had SRIPOL’s name just in the description. You did not disappoint guys 😁🤙🏻🇺🇸

[@Bluswede]

Very nice...like the multi-motor approach....and cheers for the success! Dateline: Bayfield, Wisconsin, late summer, 2005. A young man, Hans, calling himself "FlyBike" on RC Groups attempted a 50-foot span foamy...his 8 foot and 28 foot versions had flown wonderfully off the frozen lake In Madison, WI where it was built in a dormitory hallway! You can still find the build threads at RC Groups! They were named Floyd, Pink Floyd, and Big Floyd for the 8 , 25, and 50 foot models, respectively. (made of pink Fanfold Foam) The 50-footer's wing had just short of a 4 foot chord wing made up of four, 8 foot wing panels plus the 2 foot fuselage. Three of AXI's biggest motors turning a 60" X 24", carved balsa/fiberglass prop via toothed belt I drove three hours to join in the festivities...rain...rain all day. We looked the plane over and I thought that the drive belt looked a little narrow. We went into town to try and get lucky with an automotive timing belt, but the auto parts place was closed. We even went 20 more miles to Ashland, but there was nothing that would work. Back to the farm, and the rain quit, the clouds parted, and left us JUST enough time to get to the donated alfalfa field and set up before sundown. The attempt was made AFTER sunset. The runup to speed was long and gentle, owing to the sketchiness of that belt. Just as she was getting really light and tip-toe-y on the 20" bicycle wheel landing gear, there was a ripping/crunching sound magnified by all that flat foam! The belt had lost most of its teeth when FlyBike gave it that last bit of throttle. the plane settled back into her suspension and we went out to drag her back. She was disassembled by car headlights. FlyBike went off to Madison for his second year of engineering school the next day, and that was that!

[@psychoncrazy1313]

Howard Hughes would be proud, "the spruce goose"

[@SteveSiegelin]

I guess 2021 is going to become the year of the KZbin Guinness record holders! There have been more videos out this last month major channels breaking World Records! Congratulations on the collab and the record!

[@RCHeliJet]

Gratulation, it fly .!!

[@stephenhudson6543]

I'm surprised it stayed together and flew as long as it did

[@davidstone4937]

Did we make 25 motors CW and 25 motors CCW, cause if not, that's an awful lot of torque roll. No wonder there was no ability to stop it banking. Thank you guys for continuing to go overboard. There is nothing more rewarding than pushing convention out the window and having it succeed. I would love to see an 30' wingspan Giant Stick and Tissue RC model that is powered by a 50' bungee cord for the rubber band!

[@alexanderclarke8449]

Alberta Canada 🇨🇦 here! FYI I’ve been subscribed for over a year now, and I’ve seen only two of your videos in my feed and haven’t gotten any notifications.

[@glenpiro313]

That was pretty freakin awesome. “How far will it fly on half the amount of motors?” “ Ohhhh she will make it right to the crash site”

[@jerrysmith7166]

This reminded me of that b52 banking hard and stalling. RIP crew 🇺🇸. You guys had it flying though!

[@skybugproductions7527]

I want that “I made this” shirt.

[@johnthomas7517]

Yes, for sure!

[@marlboro9tibike]

@@johnthomas7517 When I worked briefly at T-Shirt screen printing factory, I could have put "I made this" totally on the picture. :D

[@yassermasood3423]

Peter and Josh together. Great team. Bring that old Swedish guy aswell. The old school FT.

[@dyffykins]

I understand the need for sponsors... Please don't make any more of your videos advertisements. It is going to turn people away. Beside that point? Awesome video. Love you guys

[@JOEBlalock23]

That was awesome 👏 glad the child labor had fun!

[@narusawa74]

Peter Stripol Hughes, you crazy wonderful human!.......but you forgot why the B52 crashed long time ago .....those giant wings can't take much angle at low speed on top of the issues you mentioned. You guys are amazing!!

[@soap924]

When flitetest and Peter stripol get together it’s gonna be a good video

[@WeAreTheTrueMedia]

Peter and Josh in the same video. So nostalgic (if a memory from 3 years ago is classed as nostalgia these days) ❤

[@khadijahadnan7888]

It's Soo good to see Peter back

[@airlemental]

That is an amazing event, and Peter is awesome with groups it seems, not just hiding away in his workshop. Nice to know! 😋

[@lukedavid8099]

Absolutely insane! On a side note, does anyone know if they released free plans for the me262 or is there only the speed build kit available? I haven't found anything yet

[@LoPhatKao]

thought my eyes were playing tricks... great to see Peter on FT again :D now just need a cameo from David ;)

[@SYNFPVPILOT]

That was beautiful! Awesome job guys 👏

[@JeffinLowerAlabama]

Fantastic flying and build by all, Jeff in LA USA

[@SoftTinyBunny]

eMax, thank you! Happy to support you.

[@denhamdaves]

Peter is back....now flight test won't suck any more :D

[@bernardfender5147]

What a nightmare! Very very well done!!

[@matthewbuttery8529]

It's Peter! This is going to be a good one.

[@markwilliams5654]

Spray gorilla glue with water it will set quicker top tip 👍👍that's how it works the moisture in the air reacts with the glue

[@samueldavis4661]

Good content, a pleasant break from the new standard issue videos.

[@MasterBlud]

I was waiting for this angle. Great job team, this was amazing.

[@smaggies]

Very wonderful environment, thanks for sharing, love to view live someday... :)

[@Luminaring]

Next time... Max STOL...maybe a strutted Custer channel (multi-motor on top) where the wing pivots. The benefit is flatter and shorter landings and take-offs.

[@rcpete7055]

Always a good time ✨ and much needed to cheer me up when feeling low 👍 thanks🙉💥🙊💥☝️

[@johnnylogan7722]

Peter Sripol! Back on Flite Test!

[@ChongMcBong]

good to see Peter back again :)

[@vettebecker1]

Very cool guys!! Make it into a petrol model, 8 motors 4 on each side. See what happens?????

[@AerospaceMatt]

Peter Sripols Back with Flite Test!!!!! Oh Yeah!

[@zachlee805]

the guy was like "own it dude" thats some dope energy

[@EDCandLace]

Really happy to see Peter back on a FT video... It's really where he belongs. Ft just isn't the same without him.

[@MikeHammer1]

A vertical spar with guy wires to the wing would help with the twisting.

[@glitchunicorn]

Nice! all we need in this video is Josh Scott and David!

[@Brandon_SoMD]

A classic case of aeroservoelasticity. As Peter described, it led to control reversal when the control input warped the lifting surface in the opposite direction.

[@camtheman559]

If I saw that I would think A10 and run for cover! Awesome guys!

[@radamus210]

Pretty good attempt! So a play on the original warped wing control system!

[@Bendigo1]

That is why planes with long narrow wings usually use spoilers instead of ailerons. After a certain point, ailerons tend to twist the wing causing an inverse control reaction.

[@larsfroelich]

Peter + Josh(es) = Flite Test at its best