Big Bipe. Maiden flight.

This was the maiden flight of my latest design. It was a bit of a mash-up, using existing wings and tail from old models.
It weighs 1.5kg and was flying in about 7-10mph of wind. I feel it will be happier in about 5mph.
The all-moving tail needs changing slightly as it developed some serious flutter if I picked up too much airspeed.

[@snowgorilla9789]

Man and his Pet Plane with soft music thanks we needed that from Canada

[@tonytotten408]

Flew all the way from Canada 🤔🤣👍🏴󠁧󠁢󠁳󠁣󠁴󠁿

[@Radiogirl1931]

This is an underrated comment

[@BillKisel]

Beautiful and so relaxing. I think watching and listening lowered my blood pressure 10 points. 😊

[@KenshinAE82]

Lowered down my cholesterol watching this 🤣

[@blueblocker5207]

my accitey when he flew over waterr

[@beanboy5315]

My beanile length increased by 1.4 inches. Girth by .8!

[@GENESUTUBE69]

BEEN SLOPING FOR 50 YEARS FIRST BIPE I EVER SAW WHAT HAVE I BEEN MISSING? A REAL PIECE OF ART !!

[@SlopeRCGliders]

Thank you!

[@dynodom4677]

Gehe Your enthusiasm in honor, it would have done it without the bottom canard regardless. D

[@ahmdabdallah5811]

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[@IndependentBear]

@@ahmdabdallah5811 What does that have to do with this glider? Egad, Rude Evangelicals of any faith are irritating!

[@fins59]

@@ahmdabdallah5811 Sod off with your religious proselytising.

[@CYDeviant]

That launch for a plane that size is a dream come true. Very impressive plane, I love how it looks with the light passing through it.

[@TheOneAndOnlyRandy]

This made me think of my recently deceased friend, one of the boulder shooting victims Denny Stong. He was into RC gliders and such. He had a channel here on youtube called Denny's Models. I just felt the need to share this as I do miss my friend

[@nuboyhere]

You have all the right to honour your friend.

[@mattcook5375]

Rip to your friend !

[@bahoonies]

@Randy What a tragedy. My heartfelt condolences to you. Your friend was so young with his whole life ahead of him only to have it stolen from him by a very evil individual.

[@TheOneAndOnlyRandy]

Thank you everyone. I sincerely believe that Denny rushed in trying to be the hero that he was, confronted the shooter hand to hand with a small pocket knife in an attempt to save everyone else and ultimately lost the battle.

[@bahoonies]

@@TheOneAndOnlyRandy Bless him.

[@SlopeRCGliders]

This was the maiden flight of my latest design. It was a bit of a mash-up, using existing wings and tail from old models. It weighs 1.5kg and was flying in about 7-10mph of wind. I feel it will be happier in about 5mph.

[@devadershan]

great job , its pleasing to the eye seeing it fly

[@associatedblacksheepandmisfits]

floaty tho. music good.could try some Kieth Jarrett?

[@mikeupton5406]

LOL that's a mashup? So there's no plans? You just eyeballed it together? I thought that was a ground up build from plans. Mixed elevator and a shorter verticle with just a pinch of rudder clear up flutter? Too much area in front of pivot points?

[@SlopeRCGliders]

@@mikeupton5406 I did draw a very basic outline plan for the fuselage, to fit around the wings I already had. I think the flutter maybe because the elevator revolves around a metal spar which has a lot of flex in it. Hopefully I’ll get it sorted....

[@sideshowbob5237]

@@SlopeRCGliders Here (if KZbin will accept an eBay link) is a link to decent roll-wrapped carbon tube: www.ebay.co.uk/itm/CARBON-FIBRE-TUBE-8mm-12-5mm-18mm-25mm-30mm-OD-1-8m-long/331663684829?var=540797607458 Much stronger and stiffer in torsion than the pultruded carbon tube. Not that expensive and UK made.

[@techairline4282]

That video‘s a true poem, perfect to the last second! Thank you for that inspiring moment.

[@stopspam420]

I totally agree! Who and why would anyone give it a thumbs down?? Seriously, what is bad about this video? There are some very hurt and angry people in this world who can't appreciate this wonderful video.

[@JFlyer1973]

Perfect plane, perfect flight, perfect music.... perfect way to spend my lunch hour break from work today. Thank you!!! 🥰

[@raymondo162]

omg you get a 2:58 lunch 'hour'....?? are you a deliveroo driver ??

[@JFlyer1973]

@@raymondo162 lol! Ok ok I’ll clarify... great way to spend the FIRST 2.58 of my lunch hour. I actually do get 3 minutes. 🤪

[@dynodom4677]

It's a bit like doing 3d in 2d.

[@stopspam420]

@@JFlyer1973 That was funny 😅

[@trex450flyer]

Reminding us again what a wonderful hobby RC flying is, I've not found a hobby I enjoy more than this!

[@Mr1978Dan]

This was art! Great design and flying skills and perfect matching music!

[@SlopeRCGliders]

Thank you!

[@ronbrown5430]

I'm Just jealous of the model, Your skills and The slopes you hang out on...Very cool..

[@bob2161]

I'm sure that more than a few of us would love to see a drawing for this one.

[@walk4718]

I love the slow graceful flight. It gives the viewer the opportunity to see every facet of your beautiful construction. The fingertip launches are a bonus. Great job.

[@aaronbyrd8428]

What a beautiful flight!! It took me back to my childhood days at my dad's secret glider spot on the mountain on our farm. The good times!!

[@ewanmcneely3698]

It’s not a secret now you said it.

[@wcolby]

No ailerons? No gyros? No prop to power out of trouble? That is an adult toy! Well done!

[@sandboy4]

Wow it just wants to fly!

[@tonytotten408]

Yes the rudder and tail are being operated by the model plane radio control unit ........don't think us humans have mastered telepathy 👍🤔🚀👽

[@scottbuck9348]

Is there even a tail control? Almost looks like rudder and ailerons/flaps for the vertical control?

[@wcolby]

@@scottbuck9348 I don’t think this aircraft has ailerons. I believe it is a full flying horizontal stabilizer and a traditional rudder.

[@hughmellerick4417]

@@wcolby How is it flying though?? Does it have props inside its body? Is it a drone with wings or something???

[@tomewing4645]

I’ve been a modeler for 70 years. What you have done here gives me faith that our craft will continue on. Thank you so much from the bottom of my heart. TJEIII AMA8855

[@terrythornock6468]

Absolutely wonderful!!!! You make it look so easy, so simplistic!!!! Watching this makes one wonder why everyone isn’t an RC Pilot!!!! Of course my boxes and bags of RC Plane parts answers that question!!!

[@bob2161]

Gorgeous video, all the way round. Camera work, editing, choice of music, all stellar. You're getting pretty good at this. What a unique and beautiful bird you've got there. The shape of the wings, pure elegance. The slightly, pudgy looking fuselage and large rudder give it a definitively playful look. She's quite graceful on the wing, no sense of urgency as she sedately skims, low along the ground. Then headlong over the abyss to carve some pretty little pirouettes. Then finished for the moment, she seems to just step from the air, to rest placidly on the grass, until the next time.

[@SlopeRCGliders]

Thanks Bob, so glad you enjoyed the video.

[@math4U1234]

Got off work and watching this has totally relaxed me. This sure is theraputic.

[@PiefacePete46]

The perfect child... gentle with lovely manners! 😊

[@johndawson7302]

Wow ! That's some maiden flight for a "bitsa". As always awesome flying & photography. Your building speed & quality are amazing ! I've flown RC soarers for nearly 50 years & am delighted if can land them 10 yards away ! Yours are either "caught" or land at your feet. Amazing skill...

[@SlopeRCGliders]

Thank you!

[@K3Flyguy]

Kind of like a cartoon plane, but certianly flies very well! Thanks John!

[@SpaceFaceFPV]

What incredible engineering going into this amazingly balanced example of perfect lift and aerodynamics...it's awesome I'm blown away! Thank you for sharing this !!💕

[@SlopeRCGliders]

Thank you! So glad you enjoyed the video

[@markrothenberg9867]

Gorgeous. Nicely built aircraft. Enjoyed the video too.

[@randymelnychuk5131]

As a former RC modeler, kudos to John on his effort.

[@philchigges2955]

Nice to see someone enjoying life.

[@spiritzweispirit1st638]

Just wish to stay in the 'feeling state' I allow this beautiful audio and imagery' to permeate my spirit with🏞 Thank You

[@noemkr]

Your videos always make me smile.

[@woutmoerman711]

This looks so great and is so relaxing to watch. I love where you are holding it by it's nose. As if you are petting a dolphin. Thanks for posting!

[@1tonyboat]

A fantastic piece of flying you are so lucky to have such a perfect place to fly, always wanted to slope sore such a relaxing form of flying . there`s nowhere around me for miles !!!!!!

[@KumaBean]

What a great fun little model, it's full of character and almost seems happy to be up there floating about, like it's alive and just having a good time, thanks for sharing, great work Brother! 🙂 👌 🤝

[@That_Freedom_Guy]

That glider is really in its element ! Now THAT'S aerodynamics!

[@jeremyfdavies]

One of the nicest videos I've ever seen, a true celebration of flight! beautiful.

[@mrbrown6421]

Very nice, sir. Brings back memories of RC from my past, 40 years ago. Different world now, but gravity will never change.

[@twebster1948]

Gracefully taking to the turbulence. Always impressive...always beautiful. Thank you John. Wayne from Colorado Springs

[@RadioTech7388]

So graceful - thank you.

[@gotherecom]

Amazing control, at one with the wind.

[@jamesharper7661]

Nice little bird you got there. It dances in the air so gracefully. Nice video too.....

[@Wolkenstecher]

Wonderful plane and fantastic video, thank you for taking us up there

[@SlopeRCGliders]

Thank you for watching!

[@blackbrass1973]

I like the piano work also. Very relaxing to watch.

[@PseudonymAliase]

"Life has no meaning except facing the dangerous odds of playing with yourself near treacherous heights, while looking for someone else to play with, but inevitably you can't play with yourself anymore or fall and die!" -Owen Hart

[@marktibbetts3799]

Gawd...that plane if freakin BEAUTIFUL

[@NeilStainton]

Beautiful. Fabulous workmanship too.

[@liecht]

Beautiful.This vid deserves being watched over and over.A true work of art.Thank you and congratulations.

[@SlopeRCGliders]

Thank you!

[@jerryfite4651]

Man, a biplane glider that looks like a load of fun. Beautiful ..

[@daVidFonda]

So peaceful !

[@jimmcdougall9973]

Wow! I’m impressed. Reminds me of the movement’s a seagull makes. Well done sir.

[@Ash1965..]

I did this once, 20 years ago..magic flying perfect model thank you 🙏

[@esox56]

Again a marvellous video, and, seen from my level, an unbelievable skill of flying and a remarkable plane, thank you!

[@terrytippett5507]

Beautiful to watch John. All that lift from the two wings must help. Almost helicopter-like at times. I remember flying a Cumulus glider on a caravan holiday in the seventies from Porth Beach but the cliff edge there was a bit severe and not easy. Keep the videos coming. It's good for us oldies to reminisce! Thank you, young man.

[@HerrPierre]

What a beautiful flight

[@Lascariis]

Dancing in the wind. Wonderfull. Thanks for sharing.

[@rodneymaennling5963]

On this spring evening, your video prompted me to build something to fly! However, I live where the winds are always gusty, so I will stick with a beer in hand and watch your wonderful videos. Well done. Rodney Vancouver Island Canada

[@Williamb612]

Thanks John..the piano track along with tour magic soaring plane brings great peace to this hectic world

[@christopherworth1]

That was enchanting ! Beautiful build and movement.

[@teddrewflack400]

I could watch and listen for hours .

[@user-tl5fi9lz9z]

I really love the elliptical wings. Congratulations on an awesome build. May you have many happy hours flying it.

[@davidrussell6105]

Sir! That is the most thought out and the most awesome flying aircraft I've ever seen. That is a Precious piece of work !!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!

[@SlopeRCGliders]

Thank you!

[@jimmurihiku8009]

Poetry in motion👏

[@beegee22]

Big and beautiful! Love that "Hover Ballet !"

[@wingnutzster]

You blow me away and make me smile a proper smile with every video! Again proving that anything can soar

[@laurentbarre7887]

Pure beauté et joli moment de grâce. Bravo.

[@rickracine9758]

Wow i though all gliders eventually go down , didnt think it was possible to keep it up like that, learnt something new today.

[@Ghoststriker107]

Amazing handling! It’s posture looks so docile and smooth, another charmer for the books!

[@neerajlivesinindia]

Your videos inspire me and take me back to 1979 when I began

[@collinmc90]

Bipes make the best RCs. My first rc plane was the Mini bipe. dont think they make it anymore but it was a great kit! sooo easy to fly.

[@garybaxter7297]

Tis the season to get those new winter builds up in the atmosphere. That design just leaped outta your hand. Great video

[@brucematthews6417]

Such big floofy models with simple structures. But you manage to pack so much model happiness into the way they look. I'm really enjoying your original designs. Or adaptations in this case.

[@fayebaker3043]

I'm amazed. For a mash-up it all looks so right. Fabulous film-job too.

[@vintageguitarz1]

Wow the horizontal stabs are as wide as the lower bipe wings! Gorgeous glider.

[@RcAircraft]

Wow that looks like a huge giant kids toy or a big balloon. It`s fantastic you do make some unusual planes. And they all fly great. 👏👏👏👏😍

[@photo4april]

Beautiful Flight.

[@ArmSoar]

Beautiful glider and site... thank you for sharing!

[@stir_stick]

Well, now you can say you flew it... now hang that masterpiece in the living room to display the work of art it is! Amazing structure, I love the transparent skin 👍👍

[@midnightsun2483]

Wow not what I expected. Very impressive

[@SlopeRCGliders]

Thank you.

[@danielkeirsteadsr6939]

Great build John. It flies like a Dragon Fly. A few tweaks to the tail and another run. Looking forward to it.

[@TheAlphaWolfMan]

Awesome build, awesome flying, awesome video!!!!!

[@SlopeRCGliders]

Thank you!

[@louisfortin7824]

In 2021 we have feather weight fliers and at the other side 800 kph rc gliders ...what an era for flight !

[@blakjack3053]

Wow the description says it weighs in at 1.5 kilos (over 3 lbs) yet it glides as if light as a feather! Very impressive and beautiful bipe!

[@joshrandall3632]

Beautiful plane and really great flight.

[@zillafunfun1576]

Ok John, time to come clean! Where is your balsa factory and where do you keep the army of gnomes who must spend most of their time cutting out wing ribs! You must have close to 100 ribs in that model, all beautifully cut - are they for hire?

[@truthbomb4775]

Those take offs made me smile. Great job.

[@SH1974]

My favorite of Your RC-plane Videos have always been the Leprechaun - until now. Now I've got a new favorite. WHAT A PLANE, WHAT A FLIGHT! Just Amazing!

[@Subcoolschool]

Amazing! ... Thank you for this video It was therapeutic. .... But I do find it odd that there were 80 or so people that didn't like it... I'm glad I don't know people like that...

[@SlopeRCGliders]

Thank you. So glad you enjoyed watching.

[@RichardSmith-cn9mx]

Your control of the model and twin wings reminded me of Dragonfly's going back and forth above the water looking for pray.

[@andredecaldas4818]

Good Job. Remember the 30's old WACO biplanes. 👏🏼👏🏼👏🏼👏🏼👏🏼👏🏼👏🏼🇧🇷

[@Grue_ni]

Beautyful in many ways!

[@billramsey2337]

That is pure genius!

[@davedeweese5810]

Dang: that's a whole bunch of wing ribs! I'm glad you're a fan of transparent covering, as it'd be almost criminal to hide all that work.

[@hugokramer8562]

Simply Great....beautiful Bird over the Coast. Congratulation

[@jotomctu]

I thought I'd seen the ultimate in model glider flight when I watched the "Flying Matchstick" video-but then I saw this! Absolutely superb.

[@sideshowbob5237]

Outstanding innovation, flying, camera and editing.

[@richgarabedian2313]

You flew her like she was alive. Great glider build and videography also!!! Thank you...calming and peaceful too!!

[@SlopeRCGliders]

Thank you for watching. So glad you enjoyed it.

[@johnprice1952]

Beautifully constructed, beautifully controlled.

[@SlopeRCGliders]

Thank you!

[@MarkHahn]

Super cool! the wind didn't seem like it was blowing that hard either. That is a sharp looking machine. Nice work 👍

[@noelnajera9993]

So awesome! Incredible control. What a beautiful bird!

[@SlopeRCGliders]

Thank you

[@mikeupton5406]

Reminds me of those golden age biplanes. Or maybe an AN-2. That is a really neat design. Possibly heresey to say it. but I could see this with a "soft" simple landing gear and electric slow flight system giving Tundras and Timbers fits in STOL flight regime. And again the sound track so nice. I hope we see this beautiful glider again

[@longjammeriii3323]

Hi John and Mrs W, another masterful display of flying and filming for us mere mortals to enjoy 🤩🤩🤩😜😜 seriously another great mix of film and music thanks for sharing and best wishes from Alan in South Yorkshire 😊😊😊👏👏👏👏❤

[@SlopeRCGliders]

Thanks again Alan.

[@David-hm9ic]

Your best video yet! The high drag really works for you in this design.

[@phenixcrow]

Nice mix of wonderment. Well done.