51ft. Rc Glider - ETA 50% - The Largest Rc Plane In The World

[@Il-Siciliano]

When she was a young girl, I took my late daughter up in a glider VERY similar in design concept to this one. Your editing, between onboard video and external footage, gave me chills - it was that reminiscent of the actual flight! Exquisite coverage; thank you!

[@kend6664]

Beautiful model and great video. Sailplanes whether real or scale are my favorite planes. They are so graceful in the sky, its like watching a soaring hawk.

[@lauraradigan4114]

I got very worried on the base to final turn because of the wingtip clearance but the pilot handled it like a pro. Just a gorgeous aircraft. I fly full size Sailplanes and I know how hard it is to fly such a long wing. Well done and congratulations.

[@bird271828]

Wow. Just wow. I wish I could be small enough to fit inside the cockpit of the glider. Watching this is like a dream. Long wingspan = low induced drag. Short wing chord = low Reynolds number, and hence laminar flow over the wings, producing little drag. Very neat design. Thank you for sharing :-)

[@RCScaleAirplanes]

bird271828 *_Thank you very much for your great comments and the compliments. Much appreciated !_*

[@joewoodchuck3824]

If I had a nickel for every rc video claiming to show the largest airplane, I'd be able to pay for another one. This example is magnificent though.

[@longbowshooter5291]

That landing pass was amazing. The way it held altitude, even gained from the look of it, as it made the turn was beautiful.

[@dirkhoekstra727]

That was amazing! Almost had the feeling that those two model pilots inside were also enjoying it.

[@1teamski]

Beautiful! That is truly a work of art in the air and on the ground.

[@RCScaleAirplanes]

Team Ski _thank you for the compliment !_

[@s9523pink]

Gorgeous, love the scale and realism, excellent model!

[@RCScaleAirplanes]

s9523pink _Thank you for your kind comments!_

[@welshpete12]

That has a bigger wingspan that the full size glider I used to fly !

[@guy_incognito7538]

r u sure?

[@welshpete12]

yes

[@bensluman1263]

Caleb Teague I think he would be pretty sure but I am not arguing. I see where your coming from. : )

[@guy_incognito7538]

Ben Sluman I was just like "wow" I would think that more weight=more wing, so I was just surprised at the fact that this weighs significantly less but has more wing.

[@welshpete12]

:-)

[@zacharymohrmann4329]

I wasn't sure if the plane was able to perform efficiently with such a large wingspan, as it looked almost on the verge of folding under it's own weight... But I guess there is much more for me to learn from others who have more experience with sailplanes of this scale....! I applaud the pilot for his expertise, and hope to see, and learn more about these massive birds of this scale...! Thank you for sharing this video with us...

[@rogerb9400]

A dive looked like woulda ripped the wings off.

[@johnrobison4570]

I watched a video of another R/C version of this sailplane and someone made the same comment. Someone else said the real sailplane's wings function the same.

[@jessedabo]

That's exactly how the wings & wingspan of a glider is. The outrageous length is actually where its kind of vehicle gains efficiency from.

[@myredute]

I think the tow plane was a sight in itself, especially the fabulous landing.

[@dustoff499]

I agree. I found myself looking at it more than the glider.

[@Navigator777777]

I was a tugboat captain for 27 years. I immediately gravitated to the towplane...but the combination was awesome.

[@johnjoeflanagan]

This is excellence on every level and so nice to watch. Thank you for sharing your skills.

[@leonardodahumanoid4344]

Beautiful plane and flight. I always feel so relieved when an expensive plane like this nails the landing.

[@petergoose8164]

You have made the pilots so happy. Although they don't have the words to thank you they have lovely selfies.

[@Mr.Studer]

I am impressed by the red planes pilot skills. Nice flying

[@caleb186]

That was a gorgeous three point landing

[@beegee22]

Beautiful model! It is amazing to see the tight turns with the ultra high aspect ratio wings. Love the sound of those wings on the low passes, too.

[@RCScaleAirplanes]

Thank you for your kind comment, which I really appreciate. 👍😉

[@taofledermaus]

That is nuts! Excellent video as always Horst!!

[@RCScaleAirplanes]

TAOFLEDERMAUS *_Thank you very much, my friend. It's always a pleasure to read your kind comments!_*

[@FasterThanJesus666]

And sadly also a bit pointless in lots of countries now as the max distance you can fly it is less than 8 times its length.

[@jonnyspeed]

Kind of disrespectful for the jet/glider pilot to take off during his flight in my opinion. When a plane/flight is this epic they should get the sky to themselves. Just my opinion.

[@RCScaleAirplanes]

Jonathan Hatfield _I agree . . . but due to the fact that this was an exhibition of sail planes, there always was more than one plane in the air._

[@jonkje]

Jonathan Hatfield , the turbine powered glider is indeed a massive pain in the a** in this awesome video.

[@masso172]

Jonathan Hatfield when I flew my trainer, usually we all flew as a bunch but when that one guy with the expensive plane was up to fly, we yielded the field to him just saying..

[@Twobarpsi]

Jonathan Hatfield I agree

[@charliedance9039]

Jonathan Hatfield I think the same

[@byrondot]

Impressive glider. I love the massive wingflex

[@TheObsessedGardener]

The flex made me cringe.

[@tobyduckworth3020]

@@TheObsessedGardener Me to my 12 footer at times looks like the wings are flapping and looks grace full

[@wtfiswiththosehandles]

Whoa, that's one big glider... I love the Wilga towing it.

[@RCScaleAirplanes]

MasterBata _Thank you for watching and commenting!_

[@StormP666]

The inside of the wings is filled with warm butter that explaines the flex.

[@skali2010]

😃

[@aabb-zz9uw]

Which kind of license does this one require to fly? We have to pass written exam and flying test plus plane registration for everything from 2kg MTOW.

[@stanleydsouza6723]

I wish I get another life to be with all guys with your wonderful works

[@Cadillacstsv06]

Holy wingspan Horst! That's crazy big but what an awesome flight Gernot! The low level turns was amazing! An excellent job on the camerawork and video as always my friend, very enjoyable! Danke for sharing my friend! BIG thumbs up! Cheers Horst!

[@RCScaleAirplanes]

Cadillacstsv06 _Thank you very much, Fred._ I'm very pleased to read your kind comments. Hope you're doing well, my friend. _Cheers, Horst_

[@DullPoints]

Some of the most graceful landings I've ever seen from rc aircraft. Such beauty!

[@GaryMCurran]

This is amazing! The detail inside the cockpit is great, too, the sliding vent windows, the pilot's microphone, and even the straps for the mannequins. I think if I was flying this, I would look for three cameras that transmit real time video so that you could have a forward looking view from the cockpit and one to either side. Also, replace the forward looking tail camera with one that transmits data. Finally, and I have no idea if anyone makes one, a variometer that can send data to the ground. One last thing, an airplane that size, I thought the Wilga that was towing it was the real thing, at first! At 15+m, that's one big airplane!

[@GoofballFlyer]

Spektrum makes one. I have it in all my sailplanes.

[@martinlagrange8821]

That landing show was ballsy, I wouldn't want to fly cubic dollars of sailplane model like that so close to the ground !

[@slicer819]

Wow. Remarkable model and epic flying skills. Those low passes before landing were a joy. I've flown P2 in a Binder EB28 many times, these really are extraordinary gliders.

[@thomascurry7325]

What an amazing model! And properly big too, yesterday I flew (as a pilot, not RC) a grob 102 which has a 15m wingspan, so the model is (at least in wingspan) bigger than some full size gliders!

[@RCScaleAirplanes]

Thank you for your kind comment, which I really appreciate !!! Yes. The *ETA-1* is a very large glider and therefore the 50% downsized RC model has a wingspan which mostly is bigger than some full size gliders.

[@StonyRC]

Unfeasibly beautiful - a magnificent aircraft, so agile. It just cries out to fly!

[@RCScaleAirplanes]

StonyRC _Thank you for your kind comments. Much appreciated !_

[@myhonchosg]

Wow! This is insane!!! Nice! 👍🏼

[@RCScaleAirplanes]

SGCrawlers RC / MyHonchoSG *_thanks ! ! !_*

[@p.c.principal7324]

Nope. This is clickbait

[@ripacheco1967]

This is crazy! 15m is the actual wingspan of a whole category of full-scale sailplanes!

[@RCScaleAirplanes]

I know. But the full size *ETA 1* is really extremely large.

[@ripacheco1967]

@@RCScaleAirplanes TRUE THAT!!!

[@ChrisB257]

That has to be seen to be believed Horst! - what a beautiful bird. 20 years ago I used to do a lot of slope soaring and had a similar design glider, though only about6' span - on a good day with thermals as well, it could stay up as long as the flight pack could last! These pattern gliders are very graceful. Super video. :)

[@aerofpv2109]

Great RC tow video as I enjoyed that Wilga tow plane very much.

[@RCScaleAirplanes]

_Thank you very much for your kind comments !_

[@djquick]

How do the hinges work on ailerons with the wing experiencing so much flex? Wouldn’t the ailerons bind since the hinge centers are not co-linear?

[@RCScaleAirplanes]

good question, which I can't answer :(

[@tbobborap1]

great vid horst, cannot believe how flexible those wings are !!!!!!!!!!!! the Mobius cams work well don't they m8, nice relaxing video to watch with that music as well,

[@Dr._Spamy]

That's what I was concerned about too. The wing flex seems to be pretty close to the limit. °,°

[@adamtaylor31]

Beautiful landing! Those big wings make easy landings difficult, but he nailed it.

[@buddwizr]

That's coooooooooool. Well engineered and light aircraft. Thanks for posting. Not to be critical, you need a bigger tow plane. Put it up 1,000 ft. it won't come down till the tomorrow. Well done.

[@ColeAviation]

buddwizr - I totally agree 👍🏼

[@RCScaleAirplanes]

buddwizr _Thank you for the compliments._ The Wilga has enough power to climb up to any altitude. No matter what kind of glider it is towing. Due to the fact, that this flight was during an airshow, the flight time was limited. _Cheers_

[@spocktra50]

Incredible how much those glider wings flex.Nice work Horst.

[@RCScaleAirplanes]

spocktra50 *_thanks Mark._* The flexing of the wings are the same as on the full scale Eta !

[@goku445]

@@RCScaleAirplanes Try doing a loop with it.

[@chantereaudominique8855]

Magnifique! Quelle belle maîtrise à l'atterrissage.

[@sandybanjo]

Beautiful and majestic!!!!! Outstanding!

[@TheGearhead222]

Seriously....that is some amazing modeling!-John in Texas

[@RCScaleAirplanes]

_Thank you for your kind words, John. Much appreciated !_ 👍😎

[@supergillou6596]

Wir sehen das sind wir im süd Deutschland im nähe vom Schwiez und Ostreich. Viele schwiezer Flugzeug im Publikum. Und natürlich östereicher mit dem unglaublichen model des Videos.

[@RCScaleAirplanes]

Ja. Die Segelflug Messe findet im Süden Deutschlands statt. Natürlich sind viele Aussteller aus Österreich, Italien und der Schweiz anwesend. _Danke für deinen Kommentar !_ 👍

[@supergillou6596]

@@RCScaleAirplanes Bitte, bitte und Grüsse vom Schwiez.

[@danielcarlson800]

Great DETAIL, down to the crew's earstuds!!!! Beautiful Model!!!! That Wilga tug pilot's GOOD, too.

[@psygn0sis]

Another amazingly shot and edited video.... as usual. Thanks.

[@RCScaleAirplanes]

psygn0sis _Thank you very much !_

[@derekpirie9188]

Look at how much flex there is in the Wings and shudder of the Vertical & Horizontal Stabilizer. Still a nice flight.

[@RCScaleAirplanes]

It's exactly the same as the full site ETA 1 .... check this out >>> kzbin.info/www/bejne/oZzJiJV_hbaba8k

[@nojnoj3069]

Absolutely incredible. I never knew. Thank you for enlightening me. Such skill.

[@RCScaleAirplanes]

_Thank you for your compliment. Much appreciated !_

[@nojnoj3069]

@@RCScaleAirplanes Thank you.

[@carmelpule6954]

Beautiful technology and its application. Congratulations.

[@m0ther_bra1ned12]

lol those dolls are so creepy. I'd rather fly my model without them. XD

[@Paiadakine]

+1

[@RCScaleAirplanes]

Motherbrain Jr _it's up to you_

[@viktorroswell1041]

Motherbrain Jr m

[@brodieclamp1501]

id of strapped a hamster or a rabbit in it

[@jonuldrick]

Replace the dolls with a small kid lol. (i'm just kidding).....

[@jamesvelvet3612]

Correction. This is the largest toy aircraft that is remote controlled. The Ravn X Autonomous Launch Vehicle is a mammoth aircraft with a wingspan of 60 feet. The 18 feet tall behemoth weighs in at 55,000 pounds. THAT is the largest r/c aircraft in the world ;-)

[@djacob7]

That lady never changes her expression.

[@RCScaleAirplanes]

Dan Jacob _Yes ... because she's happy._ 😉

[@captainbackflash]

Botox!

[@oscarzt1652]

das Segelflugzeug sieht sehr realistch aus. ich bin sehr beeindruckt

[@RCScaleAirplanes]

Oscar Thorpe _Vielen Dank für die Komplimente._

[@FOB-SCALE]

Eine Meisterleistung solche Flügel herzustellen, und das made in Austria :-)und ein Glanzlicht in deinen Video Produktion, das sieht man auch bei den Zugriffen.

[@KRW628]

Herr Bruchmann flies that RC sailplane better than I flew a real one. AUSGEZEICHNET!!

[@Rickenbacker69]

Yeah, nice to see scale pilots who can actually fly the planes :). I've been a to a few scale events, and most people there seem to be great builders, not so great pilots...

[@KRW628]

UPDATE - I didn't think to point out that the 51ft wingspan on this is greater that the 46ft wingspan of the Schweizer 1-36 I was flying.

[@propbraker]

Great flying from the sailplane pilot!

[@indridcold8433]

The glider had caught such a good thermal uplift that it did not want to land. It was forced down twice before it landed.

[@anthonykramer9469]

just became my favorite KZbin video

[@RCScaleAirplanes]

Anthony Kramer *_thanks !_*

[@anthonykramer9469]

RCScaleAirplanes Thank you!

[@Davide79]

Nice little model!!!...Gernot like a little model....:-D

[@RCScaleAirplanes]

DavidePascale79 _Thanks Davide. Yes ... Gernot likes small planes ;)_

[@PyroThunder]

Excellent model and pilot! Nice flying!

[@robertshaver4432]

Modelers are unique: They each have a different screw loose lol. Complements to the tow Pilot too for sure! Nothing sounds better than a "Screaming Sailplane"! You guys are nuts! lol Great Video; Yee Haw!

[@RCScaleAirplanes]

*LOL* ... Yes, I know 👍😉 _Thank you for your great comment._

[@MidnightVisions]

Wrong title, the largest R/C airplane so far is the 707 radio controlled crash test done for research purposes.

[@brendanredler3666]

The superships really are beautiful.

[@Angelum_Band]

What a beauty of an airplane! Excellent flying also!

[@mikebrownlee9603]

holy wow what a awesome project. well done

[@raddybeer2067]

Looking again and amazing pictures.

[@RCScaleAirplanes]

*_Thank you for your kind comments. Much appreciated !!!_*

[@BackwardTelevision]

Very nice indeed. What the hell are those wings made off. The aspect is ratio is HUGE!!

[@locowerke]

A wonderful video Horst, very well done! It is a most impressive model and it also flies so beautifully too. Thank you for another superb production!! Cheers, Dougal

[@ricardopr54]

Awesome flight! 👍🏾

[@GlideYNRG]

Hands up who else is watching the turbine L-13 Blanik getting thrown around in the background? Great video.

[@RCScaleAirplanes]

Ryan O'Connell *_Thanks !_* The paint scheme of the giant _L-39_ is Breitling and not Planic ;) ... here is the video kzbin.info/www/bejne/mH6pqZ6YnLiGp80 _Cheers_

[@haroldwilson1032]

I like it, at first I thought a real airplane was going to tow it but then there was this tiny rc :D

[@isaiahhiggins]

Glider pilot doll's eyelashes on _fleek_

[@giancarloloddi4855]

Fantastic job ! Best compliments !!!

[@SlopeRCGliders]

Fantastic!

[@RCScaleAirplanes]

john woodfield _thanks_

[@jetli740]

wow perfect landing, impressive

[@RCScaleAirplanes]

_Thank you for watching and commenting !_

[@apollocapitalgroup]

@@RCScaleAirplanes Nice job! I wonder what is the useful load of this Glider?

[@branimirantic3625]

Great job! It is nice to imagine a little bigger glider with a real pilot, but that would be at least breaking quite a few laws.

[@MrHelidude]

The tow plane flyer doing an absolute superb job .......✔✔✔ Oh ! And the glider too ...... (｡◕‿◕｡)

[@chrisehmke1651]

I don't get it. 15 m is the span of a standard class glider that you can fly yourself.

[@adventure95004]

As expensive as these models are its still a lot less than the real thing, some of us can't get a medical anymore, and it's just as challenging as the real thing to do well. 😎

[@AlaskanMeTuber]

gliders are so cool but the amount of flex in the wings always scare the hell out of me!

[@RCScaleAirplanes]

Thanks for watching. You might have a look at the full size ETA ... kzbin.info/www/bejne/oZzJiJV_hbaba8k *SCARY !!!*

[@AlaskanMeTuber]

@@RCScaleAirplanes that's a whole lot of nope! what do they use to keep the strength while providing that much flexibility?

[@RCScaleAirplanes]

@@AlaskanMeTuber *I've no idea* 🤔😂

[@mihirpatel9460]

Awesome model

[@bushranger51]

Love the fact they even had a R/C Tow plane to get into the air. Just magic. Although for the cost, I would say it's time fellas to look at the real thing.

[@RCScaleAirplanes]

bushranger51 _Thank you for your kind comments._ Most of the sail planes being towed by other planes. Yes ... these guys where even able to build a full scale plane.

[@paolophoenix]

Beautiful stuff, far better that my flights on the PW5

[@vulkanxl]

The sound of it cutting through air is orgasmic

[@doranjaffas9645]

I swear her expression was changing. Incredible video. Beautifully done. Now..for manikins that move their heads and blink...

[@kartherton]

The flex on them wings. Wow. Makes my Radian XL look silly. I would love to just have one flight, on a glider like this. In my dreams.

[@RCScaleAirplanes]

Keith Artherton _The flexing of the wings are the same as the full scale._ Thank you for watching and commenting.

[@Rickenbacker69]

The real thing flexes like that as well. And if you want to fly a glider, head out to your local glider club - I'm sure they have trial flights for cheap, and it's the most fun you can have with your pants on :).

[@stevelyon9405]

Absolutely outstanding !

[@paktoysreview8377]

this location is very nice dear

[@RCScaleAirplanes]

Yes it is

[@danielg.4652]

exellent video, lots of thanks

[@RCScaleAirplanes]

daniel g. *_Thanks !!!_*

[@thecorbies]

Almost certainly the most beautiful, graceful (apart from the front pilot) RC glider I have ever seen. Regards Mark in the UK

[@ki65ki1]

Bonjour Horst, Great video and (without doubt) a long video editing work. *Thumb Up* Best regards, Christian.

[@RCScaleAirplanes]

ki65ki1 _Hello my friend._ Thank you very much for your great comments. I'm very glad to know that you liked the video. Have a nice evening. _Cheers, Horst_

[@JARico]

Is like a ballerina in the air, thanks nice video.

[@RCScaleAirplanes]

J.A Rico _Thank you for your kind comments, my friend._

[@johnbartholomew8399]

With it's size I am surprised it doesnt fall under the authority of your civil aviation regulatory agency. Beautiful craft.

[@RCScaleAirplanes]

The limit of Rc aircrafts is not of its size, but of the weight, which is 150 kg.

[@aeromodelisme45]

Vraiment super ! très belle vidéo, bravo !

[@RCScaleAirplanes]

Michel Camargue *_merci !_*

[@tennesseebuckeyes3371]

F4u corsair Rd

[@supergillou6596]

Tiens un francophone qui s'est perdu en Allemagne. lol

[@RichardDragon-m6k]

That’s one awesome giant Glider absolutely beautiful sincerely ❤ Richard ❤

[@chrisharrisseacaptainchris]

Those little tow planes are cool.

[@capnpete2672]

AMAZING! So graceful and great flying. AND the tow plane is a Wilga! How cool is that?!

[@joecarnes9174]

Beautiful plane and flight just made my night. Thank you!

[@twigulus]

I fly a full scale glider with a smaller wingspan! Fantastic.

[@RCScaleAirplanes]

Twigulus _Thank you very much for watching and commenting._

[@Aluminata]

Must have a Glide Ratio of a 100/1!

[@nob0dy27_]

the real plane has a glide ratio greater than 70/1, the planes are getting close :D

[@davidhall8874]

Yeah, I have heard this one before. The last video claimed to have the largest according to Guinness World record book.