big flying wing glider

Scratch built 4 metre flying wing on its third outing. Almost perfect conditions for some gorgeous low fly-bys.

[@MartijndeGraaf1001]

The plane that was impossible to land (without flaps), fascinating wing!

[@highster]

That is one good looking wing!

[@miniphase]

Thank you Kent! I'm very pleased with it so far....5 metres next maybe?

[@crypkrazee1903]

That is absolutely spectacular !

[@miniphase]

Thank you!

[@snipz]

And I thought the Nimbus was slippery! Great commentry from Jim...

[@miniphase]

Oh course...you are fluent in his regional dialect! In my mind's eye I see you stealthily watching this with head-phones on and one eye over your shoulder in corporate open-plan office hell ;-)

[@Heshhion]

Great mix in this vid. The majestic wing and the funny cameraman, brilliant!!

[@miniphase]

Thank you! It's one of those times when everything came together with absolutely no pre-planning!

[@aminto9448]

A gorgeous plane!

[@airplanegeorge]

great video, those LOW passes are fantastic!

[@miniphase]

Thank you George, I'm really enjoying flying her....the long build was worth it!

[@bbsara0146]

the narrator sounds like Hagrid from harry potter

[@RcAircraft]

That flies very well indeed nice and graceful too. I do like this one.

[@miniphase]

Thank you Stephen. I really enjoy flying her though she's yet to have an outing this year.

[@RcAircraft]

@@miniphase Wind direction or flying other models ? . I have not manage to get some of my models maiden or fly much due to work or wind direction. :-(

[@28th_St_Air]

@ 2:18 you have the makings of an aerial lawn mowing and gopher control system. put some reciprocating blades on the leading edges!!! ;) my favorite commentary was "do i film or do i live?" while video rolls of what looks like cow pies in the grass. priceless

[@ericbenjaminjr]

What an amazing machine

[@miniphase]

Thank you Eric, still love flying it, though it hasn't had an outing this year.

[@paulkazjack]

That wing flies nice, certainly didn't want to come down!

[@miniphase]

Thank you Sir! Maybe a 6 metre one next time....

[@Stubby0266]

Beautiful wing. Well done. Wish I had a place close enough to slope soar.

[@miniphase]

Thank you John! Even with a hill nearby, the last year has been pretty tough with the lockdwon restrictions... hoping to get out in the coming weeks though!

[@muleavenger9772]

Wow, is this a kit are there any plans around :o Wonderful video.

[@KenKneknaneek]

Great looking glider and nice flying. The camera man could keep zoomed out more, so one can see the background and how it is flying. It would also be easier to follow the glider at the same time. A perfect slope for this type of flying. Good job.

[@miniphase]

Thanks for commenting, glad you enjoyed it! Unfortunately he didn't have his reading glasses with him..... he did a good job despite. I try and encourage people to just hold the camera like a pistol and follow the glider by sighting along the top of it, but that technique seems to take a leap of confidence that most people aren't happy to do. Happy landings!

[@highster]

Yes we are on the same page regarding the sport view finder. I've made a camera mount on top of cardboard tube. While filming, you simply sight through the tube for aiming. It is held at arms length like a gun. It works quite well.

[@dimitristripakis7364]

Wow, that is beautiful! Is this normal heat-shrink film, or some other material ? Thanks for the great video and a great flying place you have there!

[@miniphase]

Thank you Dimitris! The covering is Sig Coveral- it's a polyester fabric. We are lucky to have such a great site, the lading area is superb even if the slope isn't that impressive.

[@danielbenfreeman]

Beautiful. 👌

[@miniphase]

Thank you Sir.... summer is upon us so hopefully it'll be getting more air time in the coming months.

[@alistairclark6814]

Subbed and belled, what a great channel!

[@miniphase]

Thank you Alistair!

[@federico8792]

Thanks a lot for the answer. congratulations again. Goodbye

[@paulkazjack]

So what's negative proof??

[@miniphase]

CGI maybe?

[@izziartdecor8919]

Briliant

[@miniphase]

Thank you Sir!

[@pingtongauyeung1522]

Terrific ! Would you mind to share about the wing root and wing tip size isn't it same size?

[@miniphase]

Root and tip are 350mm, but the tip has its leading edge rounded off bringing it down to 280mm, this forms a taper over the last 470mm of the wing.

[@pingtongauyeung1522]

thankyou sharing! happy launch and land ing

[@federico8792]

Hello. compliments. is it your project? Where can I find it?

[@miniphase]

Thank you federico, yes it is my design and build. Full details in this thread starting with the smaller version... www.rcgroups.com/forums/showthread.php?2128666-2-metre-no-make-that-a-4-metre-motor-glider%21%21

[@Lawiah0]

What do you call a boomerang that dosn't return when you throw it? "a Stick"

[@miniphase]

or a coat-hanger perhaps?

[@TilmanBaumann]

Was that Thurnham castle?

[@miniphase]

Indeed it was Tilman! Hope you are keeping well. I was hoping for a German voice-over for this one, but my native speaker was otherwise engaged!

[@juanbedoya5102]

Hello Which aerofoil did you use?

[@miniphase]

Hi Juan EH2/12

[@pjweds]

No Poo shot then :-)

[@miniphase]

Toilet humour is for the blog only ;-)

[@Crono_Triggered]

WTF @ 4:03?