Giant Foam C-47: MAIDEN FLIGHT!!!

[@TheHarberHangar]

Thank you all for your support and comments! I’ve added details and specs about the model to the video description.

[@pcj3405]

Awesome scale looking flight!

[@grahvis]

So nice to see a scale model with a far more realistic flying speed.

[@carlosballesteros4670]

The best dc3 rc ever. It flies, takes off, and lands in a very softly way. I can watch the video over and over again. Great build. Kudos.

[@chrisdodge4291]

Bigger flies better! Onto the next project!

[@dlong966]

Videos like this is the reason why I love this hobby. Thank you for sharing. 😊

[@skynyrdd1]

OMG…..I didn’t know what to expect but I really didn’t expect this, that was phenomenal, the softest, slowest most gracious take off and landing I’ve ever seen, I was apprehensive watching this but soon turned to complete joy when it gently lifted. Outstanding work.

[@dukeallen432]

OMS not OMG. No gods. So it’s oh my science that brought this plane to fruition.

[@skynyrdd1]

@@dukeallen432 try Oh My Gosh 😅

[@realozark2349]

Congratulations, Ben! A beautiful maiden flight. Only one word really describes the C-47 you've created; "Majestic!"

[@paulschmolke188]

It even sounds like a C-47‼️good job all the way around. 👍🏽👍🏽👍🏽

[@Anokaman]

Perfect morning for a perfect maiden. All your hard work has paid off!

[@donmurray2988]

Congratulation’s! Nice end to the saga. Love the scale speed, no more 500 mph C-47s!

[@liemavick]

All around great day. Still cant get over how effortlessly she took to the skies. Great job Ben staying calm on the sticks and bringing her back down as smoothly.

[@RTD1947]

Simply beautiful, outstanding prototypical flying!! Very nice job!!

[@DaveItYourselfChannel]

What a gentle GIANT! NIIIIIIIIIIIICE Ben! 😁👍🛩

[@patrickdepaepe2035]

Super achievement.nice story with a happy landing.Greetings from the small country of Belgium

[@normg2242]

Talk about scale speed...!!! First I thought "what a crude model...". But when I saw it take off and fly, I fell in love!

[@dupral]

Fantastic! Slow, Graceful and Beautiful. Nice work !

[@O.L.D_RC]

Such a glorious lady. She looks great, and the 3-point landings were primo. Even though I knew it was successful, I found myself holding my breath. Cheers!

[@Hoomi2]

Impressive! I really expected a longer take-off roll, but she lifted off as smooth as anyone could ask, and landed equally well.

[@lechiffre2617]

Nice "Rosinenbomber" - great build and flying !

[@c.youngberg9511]

Fantastic job!!! That thing doesn't fly, it lumberly floats in a generally forward direction!!!! Lol. Beautiful work!!

[@yurivolkeri4604]

Congratulations on your maiden. She’s beautiful 👍🏻👍🏻👍🏻👍🏻

[@alanbabcock1438]

WOW ! Absolutely amazing, your builds are always super. My Mother, brother and I flew in a C-47 from New York to Germany via the Azores in the mid 1950's to join my Father who was stationed in Germany.

[@waynedewey5521]

Oh NO! Now I HAVE to go to Flite Fest 2022. Between this amazing C47 and someone elses B17 this will be a Flite Fest to remember for Many years to come. Congratulations on a stunning flight.

[@VliegerNL]

Amazingly realistic flying! Wow wow WOW (and what a beautiful model!).

[@UmonDavidTakahashi]

Congratulations!!! It's huge, it's beautifull and it's slow. Great job.

[@dutchloveRC]

never forget to thank your WIFE!!!

[@daveburley7115]

Nice! My father flew a C 47 in the CBI during WWII in support of British, American and Chinese troops. They were known as Hump Pilots flying over the Himalayan mountains.

[@TheHarberHangar]

My grandfather flew on the same route! He was a crew chief and mechanic on C-46s, but before flying “The Hump” he trained in New York on C-47s for D-Day. He was transferred out right before the invasion.

[@Morningfire19D]

Superb, Ben!

[@rayivie4880]

Absolutely amazing flight that looked so real of the epic Warbirds. I am amazed how quickly it got in the air. So smooth. Thanks for sharing the video. I loved the encouragement “keep the speed up”.

[@bobclarie]

Brilliant ! ! Well Done Ben . . . She flies Amazing with You at the Controls. . . Bob

[@AnchorsAweighNarooma]

Very stable and rock solid, well done great work

[@wayneandrus240]

What a gorgeous aircraft. People that can build something that great and fly them os well have really advanced creativity. I love it.

[@StephenRosenbach]

You're amazing, Ben! Congratulations on a spectacular flight. Your C-47 looks indistinguishable from the real thing in takeoff, flight, and landing.

[@XoarPropeller]

Beautiful! Excellent Job Ben! You made it happen. Congrats!

[@AddictedRC]

Proud of you, brother Ben! Job well done! What a beauty!

[@jeffkeith637]

Gorgeous Graceful giant Gooney bird. Congratulations, that is a wonderful bit of design work. What a maiden. Thanks for sharing.

[@jeffkeith637]

Ah, I see - a John Overstreet. Impeccable.

[@redblackvette]

Congratulations!!! Great flight!! God bless you

[@kilo_kilo]

Awesome Maiden, Ben! That beast just floats into the air.

[@Lipo-man]

I’ve watched the flight a couple of times, and I don’t think I’ve ever seen a model that looked so real in the air. Huge congrats!

[@udoworner4399]

A great and very large aircraft, super implemented and flown, I want to see more thumbs up for this project. .

[@barqwoof]

Big or small...first flights always, and I mean always put you of the edge of your seat. I am pleased you didn't leave you creative talents behind in California when you moved. Well done. Jim

[@ΚΩΣΤΑΣΜΑΝΙΑΚΗΣ]

Amazing job my friend keep flying every day. ✈✈✈🛩

[@rookie_rc]

Amazing. This is your best build so far. When she took off, I was yelling to my screen and clapping. YESSSSSSS. she flies like the real thing.

[@NighthawkGliders]

Buttery smooth! That was awesome! Fantastic build! 👍

[@superdutyspinner]

Holy cow man, that thing flies so sweetly! Such gentle take takeoffs and landings.

[@JasonUberig]

Congratulations Ben! Loved the sound as it flew over. Thanks for sharing the journey.

[@glennrouse295]

I've been on commercial flights that didn't go that well. Congrats!!!

[@hangarrat101]

That’s awesome! All you need now is a 1/4 scale foam Horsa or Hadrian to tow behind it 😉

[@CarlLydickRC]

That overhead pass looked so real and must have been even more impressive in person. Fantastic work!

[@PC9JEFF]

and the Dad giving a little chuckle was the icing on the cake!

[@taohandiy518]

Yeah, you're right. It would have been unbelievable with a bit of paint😁

[@boodaghost6896]

THAT WAS AWESOME! Seriously, great build. D-Day stripes and a few paratroopers falling out of it, would make for a show. Well done!

[@anthonycapanas2932]

Love the distinctive sound of those propellers. Very nice realistic flight of the old Gooney Bird. Good job guys. The reverberating sound of those motors through the whole aircraft on the fly by sounds like the drone of reciprocating engines. Nice landings. Now to add insignias to dress her all up.

[@RC-Flight]

Wow from the little image on my home page I was figuring this was a 40 size maybe 60 size airplane at best. Boy was I wrong LOL

[@ChrisDavis-eq9lj]

Oh yeah! That is sweet. I heard you got her up yesterday, so stoked to get to see it. Congrats on the great build and flight!!!

[@earthsciteach]

Congrats, Ben! THAT is what scale flight is supposed to be! What a gorgeous beast in the air!

[@rob737700]

That lift-off was breath taking! Beautiful flyer, well done!

[@themajik1]

Ben, you are a legend for sure! This is one of the best builds I have seen using good ol' foamboard! You and your family are an amazing bunch. Keep doing you, so glad to be able to call you friend.

[@ThatGuyWhoFanDubs]

Masterfully built, expertly flown. Fantastic job everyone!

[@falconaz]

Super Job. Wow was that exciting to watch it lift off and climb. Effortless. Spectacular flight of an awesome RC C-47 project. Well done.

[@GRPVideoProductions]

that. is. so. totaly. awesome, bodacious, sweet, cool, amazing, immense. and all of that is an understatement. well done Ben. a million thumbs up.

[@ohioace58]

Your reaction and response at the end of this video were PRICELESS Ben!! That encapsulates everything this crazy FUN hobby is all about.. The spirit of adventure and learning. The thrill of "can I do this". Amazing job Ben, and happy I was able to enjoy your enthusiasm through this video. Look forward to seeing more at Flite Test. That bird is smooth as silk. Well done..✈

[@sabertoothanimations2912]

As the words of the builder said, "I hope this will be the most boring and Univentfly flight I have ever had" I don't know about Boring cause I loved it, and Univentful it was, awesome work and I look forward to more flights and any other type of stuff you do with it, it's beautifully and flew awesomely.

[@Rasterize1]

Oh my goodness gracious! She's an absolute floater! Congrats! Can't wait to see her at FF this year!

[@wraith657]

Way to go Ben! Absolutely amazing! Congratulations!

[@davidbross6942]

So nice to see 3 bladed props!

[@warrenmoy4251]

Well done bro. So smooth. Look amazing.

[@jmollick1]

I just commented on the Flite Test forum about this, but I have to give you props again..... absolutely amazing and inspiring!!!! LOVE IT

[@danielskoog5565]

Congrats Ben on the maiden! Always amazing to see your projects to the end!

[@pascalfust1035]

That's a wonderful masterpiece of engineering. The take off looked a bit by surprise, as it suddenly just lifted off ground and more power was given to ensure the ascend. One minor remark, though: if you have a twin engine setup, it's benefit would be to eliminate prop torque by having them turning in opposite directions. These two engines/props, however, turn in the same direction...

[@kevinmcdonald6446]

Put a recording of radial engines and speaker in it. Absolutely beautiful bird. Congratulations.

[@lenp.eriepa.6472]

Very Majestic! great takeoffs, great landings, Looked good, As a fellow RC pilot, You done good! Thanks for this vid, You may have certain manufacturers wanting this, This was Cool!

[@glennesbit5069]

Absolutely fantastic! Congratulations, and thank you so much for sharing this build. Greased those landings!

[@artax2033]

Congratulations Ben!!!! 👏👏👏👏

[@Laodell]

Quite impressed with how you captured the movement and grace of the real deal with this build. A little sandpaper, retracts and a paintjob is all she needs. Nice work. :)

[@DanielSponholz]

Another amazing build Ben. I can not wait to see this BEAST in person. Congratulations on the maiden flights.

[@bruceferguson32]

What else can I say but fantastic

[@Hangar11RC]

Ben that was EPIC!!!!! Nice work.

[@TailHeavyProductions]

This is what it's all about! The friendships, humility, and embracing the passion for flight makes this gold. That combined with what makes a plane fly amazing: building it LIGHT! This thing looks like a real DC-3/C-47 in flight and it's all thanks to the LOW wing loading. I'd love to see some wheel landings with it! The full scale can't do three points unfortunately due to structural issues. Amazing work!

[@TheHarberHangar]

I'll work on the landings! :D Need to keep the speed up a little for that. Now that I know how far she rolls I can keep that in mind. :)

[@TailHeavyProductions]

@@TheHarberHangar Your three point landings were beautiful! This plane would have no problem stopping on the runway you've got even from a wheel landing speed on touchdown thanks to it's weight. Can't wait to see more footage!

[@ChristianGijselsPilot]

Cool Ben !

[@robertmorey4104]

Looks like a Gooney Bird! Awesome flight. Now you need a 1/4 scale WACO. Supercool!

[@slingshotrc4634]

Super job! Flies great.

[@miahb2598]

Größe und Geschwindigkeit passen super zusammen. Gut gemacht.

[@TheHarberHangar]

Vielen dankeschön

[@johnmoss4140]

Congratulations!! an awesome build. your plane is incredible! You are an inspiration.

[@matthhewmiller2375]

I enjoyed every minute of this build. Thanks for sharing and congratulations!

[@JustEnoughRC]

Wow 👌 👏 that must be so fun to fly!!! Veery cool 😎 👍👊

[@bowmanzz1]

Cant wait to hear your pilot's assessment on the flight characteristics:-)

[@Mikeylikesit1968]

Flies just like the real one, slow and graceful , congrats on a super maiden

[@michaelbare5380]

Ben. You are my Flite Test hero. This project was so satisfying to watch and I’m only watching from my I pad. Can’t even imagine the satisfaction you are feeling. It must feel great. Very well done sir..

[@petermayiii1112]

Congratulations, so many long hours of work and worry. Wonderful job, you should be so very proud. Thanks for sharing. On of the planes I enjoyed flying in the most.

[@goldendredger]

Wonderful slow light on the wing gentle flight. Hopefully flies as easy as it looks so you get many flights from this big girl.

[@danielburke6536]

Very scale like speed. Well done on the maiden flight on a beast of a plane. All that is missing is paratroopers jumping out.

[@PeterSripol]

Looks kinda small, 1/2 scale next? 😂😂😂

[@TheHarberHangar]

🤣😳🤣

[@CrawlerTrax]

Funny stuff right here! 😂🤣

[@NoobSharkYT]

i didnt know you knew about the c 47

[@andreferro4618]

Your beautiful C47 flies at scale! The speed, the way she flies, it's so real! Only thing is the landing gear... if it could retract in a way that it wouldn't be an extra weight for the airframe... I understand that it was not an option. VERY NICE PLANE! The overall shape is perfect and the final result is GREAT! Greetings from Brazil.

[@walk4718]

Kudos to you brother. What an amazing journey! I felt your deep apprehension as you got her ready for take off. We’ve all been there but to put one that size up must be , almost overwhelming. Great job!!!

[@hmz6535]

Just exactly the way I thought it would fly' My hat's off to you man' And most respect for the perseverance and a job well done'

[@fogomotaba]

The absolute madness! Great plane! Nice job!

[@Smileyflyer]

Wooow!!!!totally crazy!!!!!!! I'm absolutely impressed !!! 👍👍👍👍👍

[@MrBigVK]

Well DONE ! My young friend !!

[@larrysouthern5098]

Congradulations on your Maiden!!! I felt like a nervous bride when it took off!!!!:0)....WAY TO GO!!!

[@RCPMK]

Awesome! Perfect and size and the perfect flying speed

[@jwoodyr1]

Spectacular! Thanks for sharing!!

[@steveniezgoda4941]

That was pretty cool to see Ben! I’m sure it was great for you too, thanks for sharing!