Control Line Challenge | Flite Test

[@SophiFike]

Seeing Bob laugh and smile as much as he did warmed my heart like none other.

[@iitra]

Thank you guys this is what this hobby is about, the look on bobs face is of a old man feeling young again I feel 16 again every time my model/plane/tricoptor/quad takes off, this is one of my favourite videos you have made thank you guys 👍🏻👍🏻🤘🏻

[@stickmixfpv188]

Hats off to Bob! Great episode Guys!

[@Dbassman999]

Flying Control Line is all about fun. This clip shows it clearly. Beware, it is also very serious matter in top competion , stunt, combat, team race speed, carrier deck...

[@JeffinTD]

Awesome to see folks from different generations flying together and having a blast. I’d try offsetting the whole vert stab, and find some line that doesn’t scallop and lays more straight.

[@Warrior6504]

That was great guys can we have more Bob.

[@shugemery]

As a control line flyer and competitor I loved this! Hearing you fellers laugh it up and have fun. That is what this hobby is all about! Too many take it way to seriously. But you do need a better handle for sure. Whooooooo Buddies)))))))

[@jacobl6572]

It's amazing how a simple little plane could bring in so much fun old fashion fun. We need more of this today.

[@stevendegiorgio3143]

Cool video.If I remember anything about control line is that your surposed to put opposite rudder built in to help keep the lines tight.

[@mikebrown6217]

I was also brought up on control line flight here in the UK and yes I'm 73 and still fly (UAV) Just a note on the slack lines point, your rudder seems to be set straight. We always used to set it to slightly turn out of the circle, in your case to the right this keeps the lines tight. I flew both combat, with up to half a dozen aircraft in the same circle, if you really want a laugh try that😆. Keep up the good work and thanks for the memories.

[@ulaB]

Wait. In the same circle? How does that even work? Did you have a professional to untie the lines later? ;)

[@Ni9kye]

something like that, called combat, where streamers trail behind each flying wing. the idea is you chop off the streamer. or if it comes to it last man standing. think this sport should warrant a revival

[@GaragebandandBeyond]

That's how I got started too! With a little plastic Spitfire, it ran like crap, but it was fun!

[@modelnutty6503]

Cox or McCoy? the store bought RTF's back then were fairly expensive and usually poor performers for any stunts. I'd only ever bought 2 balsa kits, after that literally dozens of scratch builds. fast little plank planes, built up pattern planes and combat ships (LOVED flying 1/2A combat!!).

[@keithlucas6260]

GaragebandandBeyond .....I actually found two Cox Stukas at the Salvation Army Store in San Bernardino when I was a kid back in 67. We were single mom raised so this was where we shopped, and for a couple of bucks a box you filled up with toys is how we got stuff. Anyway we even found the blue steel adjustable control line release pads that held the 1/2a planes until you ran over to your control and pulled it's trip wire. I was so into this hobby I got a new Testors P-51 Mustang for Christmas. This brings back fond memories of the simple days, and I can relate to Bob.

[@keithlucas6260]

GaragebandandBeyond ....Forgot to mention that Bill Atwood designed both the Cox engine for them, and later the Testors engine for AMF/Wen-Mac. I still have all the engines that were in the planes, and surprisingly most all still run. I've done a KZbin video on several of these running and maybe one day I'll film the cars and boats as well.

[@modelnutty6503]

Kieth Lucas very cool, I'd forgotten the McCoy Testors thing. Cox were a little nicer built I think. rescued one that had seized with pearl drops tooth polish as lapping compound, ran fine again, lot cheaper than buying new

[@keithlucas6260]

model nutty , it would go to Cox, as McCoy were more expensive. Like I said we paid about two bucks for a box full of every thing you needed. All I ever got from stores was fuel. I even soldered up three batteries in parallel to get the mAh to ignite them. My first balsa was a German Storch, and I put a .020 Cox in it. My second was a Spitfire, and a .049 Cox went in that. Later on my uncle gave me a numbered and registered AMAC flying wing RC with the McCoy .19 in it, but it had no electronics. Life takes it's toll and I soon started racing dirt bikes, so there went the hobby.

[@bcostell69]

used to use these as a kid, but they were brutal, petrol engine , short circle , good flyers could have ribbon fights , 2 or three in one circle amazing to watch . Rudder always set to keep the lines taught

[@claudiomenesesc]

IMO best episode ever. Thanks for sharing.

[@123jerro]

A little right rudder built in would certainly have helped keep the lines tight.

[@Rod_J]

Right rudder, outthrust, and launch downwind or a little beyond.

[@Rod_J]

Also some weight in the outboard wingtip.

[@brettbuck7362]

It was a very bad launch - far too steep! It needs to be launched level or down. And certainly in this case, full throttle.

[@PADADDIE]

YES YES YES!!!! I'm 52 years old and not much into RC Planes... BUT A BIG U-Control freak! I'm going to make a foam board plane one of these days and get my 15 year old son involved! Thanks for giving me back the PUSH to do so! Great Vid - Love Bob!!!

[@adroehm]

I love watching you guys have fun together. So great. I'm looking forward to making it to my first flitefest this year to join the fun.

[@hobtim]

I started in control line in the 60's and I still fly control line competitively. I'm UK based and fly control line combat. I also produce laser kits for C/L enthusiasts. I've never been the least bit interested in R/C. I'm not alone, there are lots of us who fly competitively, If you go to the UK Nats you can't miss us. I know this is an old video but its only just been shared on one of the Facebook pages that I am a member of, so sorry for the late reply. I've scanned through the comments and there are a lot of folk mentioning that it looked like fun. Well, control line combat in the UK is growing, its one of the most successful model plane competition classes there are. We have quite a few people coming back in their later years, interestingly mainly from R/C Pylon Racing. If you think that flying an R/C model is enjoyable, flying a fast control line Combat model that you built yourself against someone else for 4 hard minutes is a total blast. That's why its growing.

[@hankd8214]

Love the episode --- I fell off my chair and was on the floor laughing ---- Cant wait to see you all at Flite Fest West and thank you all for making Flite Fest West happen, it really shows that FT is listening to all our requests out here on the west coast.

[@jamest6837]

Need a big huge control line plan built and flown asap! Love control line!

[@StarFyter1]

I only got one successful control line flight when I was a kid. Little yellow Sopwith Camel with an .049 engine that only ran once. This brought back all the feelings of dizziness I felt then. Great Job!!!

[@justuslm]

Did people back then put wires in the control cables so they could have throttle control without any radio transmission? To me, that would sound like a good idea.

[@pcolapaddler]

Great video. Bob is a control line wizard. I remember a neighbor doing this when I was in middle school. I tried my hand later with a Testers Corsair and a Cox Sopwith Camel. The Camel, being a biplane, was a bit more challenging. Appreciate the way you all work together and have a great time doing it.

[@powderslinger5968]

I fell in love with airplanes by staring for hours at my brothers Cox 049 Spitfire when I was about 6. The Spit is a gorgeous plane and the Cox model was true to the original. It flew ONCE and the wing retainer broke. I got a PT-19 later but I will forever remember just staring at that plane and it's classic lines and elliptical wings. If it ain't glo it ain't control line!

[@AllanKorup]

Man ... you're newbies at this... control line flying is AWESOME. Seek the nearest club at have a look at F2D combat, F2C teamrace, F2A speed and F2B stunt. It is a shame this way of flying models has been nearly forgotten. We are still a few around and championships are still being held around the world. See you in the circle 😊 I'd be happy to show you more 😊

[@9PlusUs]

Allan Korup I was watching videos from competitions while the guys were making these and man it's amazing.

[@modelnutty6503]

+Allen Korup yes they sure are n00bs to this stuff, and trying to go big with electrics out the gate. they could use the help and really should be starting with 1/2A size craft to get a better feel for it

[@greggeshelman]

How about tethered electric car races? Have two heavy bases with a rotary top. Out one side of the top run power lines and a tether to the car. The car's steering is set so it will run around in a circle, keeping its tether tight. The most basic and simplest control is just motor on-off. A rheostat could be used for a throttle. The competition comes from running two of these side by side, one going clockwise, the other counter-clockwise, with their circles slightly overlapping. They'll be moving the same direction where their circles overlap. The goal is to complete a set number of circles first. Hit together and your car could be spiraling inward towards its pivot. After some googling, people still run these but mostly gas powered and one at a time. Fairly large scale but wit no control. They go until they crash or run out of fuel. Some go over 200 MPH real, not scale, speed and the specially built tracks have safety guards to protect spectators in case a tether breaks.

[@TestECull]

I can see why it's been nearly forgotten. It.....doesn't look all that interesting to people who didn't grow up with it. I have *zero* interest in ever flying CL. It was fun to watch FT try it out, but honestly, I'm not willing to give up my throttle, ailerons, rudder, FPV, retracts, et-al to fly something that's gonna make me dizzy AF and can really only do circles, loops, and combinations of the two. As someone who grew up long after RC gear matured enough to effectively render it obsolete it just doesn't hold any interest beyond the historic significance behind it. It's a fascinating piece of history and I'm glad its still supported well enough for those who like it to still fly CL, but honestly, I'm probably never going to do so myself.

[@TestECull]

@@greggeshelman You wouldn't need to do anything to the car to keep the lines taut. Centrifugal force alone would do the job. The only real difference between one of the fuel burning tether cars of yesteryear and what you're proposing is replacing the fuel tank and piston engine with a brushless motor, a lipo, and a speed controller, then trying to run several of them at one time.

[@crossthreadaeroindustries8554]

Couple of things - compared to RC, CL uses what would be considered too much power - you need 2x the engine to create line tension. Also, better lines - you can't have any slack like you got from the coiled lines you used - looks like monofilament fishing line. Use Spider-Wire, if not actual C/L lines - an easy move toward actually making this work... It would be great if you take these measures and use one of the CL electric motor timers that are out, like the EZ Electric Timers that Stevens aero carries. You could have a line of CL planes - it's making a comeback because - well, watch the video, right? Who can argue it isn't a good time. A little tweeking of how you set these up and you are on to another market.

[@TheThumbsUpChannel]

miss these days of flite test🥺

[@zaneneff3336]

I remember the little Cox .049 engines in those planes. If I had back all the little sticks I went through starting those little engines, I could build a house out of them. There's nothing better for the soul than the all out laughter you guys shared with Bob that day. (Classic memories) And although I have the memories of getting into flight like that, I don't desire to make myself dizzy and fall over anymore..LOL I also remember that as the control line would break or fray and wear out the control line would get shorter and shorter.. until it was so short that the circles got faster and fast, therefore making you dizzy faster and faster... Keep it up guys, you're doing great...

[@rapidrrobert4333]

I was doing this (except far more successfully) in 1955. I still have a place for control line flight. My conclusion? You have too much stretch in your control lines, try wire, or Kevlar fishing line.

[@TheWillsulla]

RapidRrobert, I second dacron for the smaller planes!

[@modelnutty6503]

+william sullivan yes they really DO need to look at 1/2A size planes!

[@andrewvagra9845]

RapidRrobert nice advice

[@Jimfoxyboy]

A thinner line would also help reduce the amount of pull as it goes through the air as well.

[@silentbisu2006]

RapidRrobert I agree with the slack line! I mentioned in a comment on the last control line video that they need to try a lighter line with no memory or stretch. braided fishing line e such as Fireline would be absolutely perfect! plus it is easily acquired at any walmart or fishing supply store!

[@chr0min0id]

I’m sure that the forefathers of model aviation are smiling down from heaven as these guys appreciate and recreate the roots of controlled model planes.

[@abghere]

Haven.t seen you guys having so much fun for a long time :)

[@DonDegidio]

That was hilarious guys. Two thumbs up for Bob.

[@jtuttle11]

Brings back a lot of memories. Haven't flown a U-control since '74, but I still have an old Topflite Flite streak hanging in the shop and somewhere I still have an old Fox .35 stunt.

[@modelnutty6503]

old red head McCoy .35 on a VooDoo combat ship was a blast back when

[@MrJolppy]

I used to do them as a kid back in the 70's that brought back so many memories I hope you put the plans up so I can do it with my triplets.

[@maksimbondarenko1047]

chad henry the plane they used is a called a Bloody Wonder, look it up on their website

[@FliteTest]

YEP bloody wonder is correct! And the BELL CRANK is also ready to check out online! Good luck Chad! Blessings, S.O.

[@CJLeTeff]

Involve Bob every once in a while to give us an older guy point of view. You guys have way to much fun.

[@mowermanone1621]

The laughter is what I remembered while watching this video. When my brothers, friends and I would fly my Cox u-control plastic airplane it was always great fun. The goal was to keep the plane flying until the fuel tank on the .049 engine ran dry. Always fun, and we always ended up rolling on the ground with laughter. Absolutely hilarious, thanks for the video and thanks for the laughter.

[@jerrymartin9323]

Bob's down! BOB'S DOWN!!! That looked like a blast!

[@BernardSandler]

I have seen nothing as beautiful on this channel as a well-seasoned man lying laughing on the ground, made dizzy by a ludicrous toy, surrounded by joyful friends.

[@jamesrostie4784]

Bob looked like a 10 year old kid out there having the time of his life, 😊😊😊😊👍👍I think it's amazing how much fun you guys have for a living.😊☺️ God bless!! From up here in Canada 🇨🇦🇨🇦🇨🇦🇨🇦🇨🇦🇨🇦🇨🇦

[@9PlusUs]

James Rostie exactly what I was saying. Bob looked like he was taken back to his childhood. Made me smile.

[@jamesrostie4784]

T-Bone Drones totally!!!! making amazing memories on a daily basis.... haha good for you guys, ☺️☺️what an amazing group of people you all are !!!

[@invento123]

So great to see Bob getting in on the fun! Loved the video guys! Now I need to go out and build a control line plane myself! Also I absolutely LOVED the duck counter at the end! Was laughing so hard. Kepp up the amazing work Flitetest crew!

[@Bierstadt54]

I had a control line plane as a kid. It was the closest thing to RC flight that I could afford. It seems that, now as then, the limit to control line flight is how long you can go without falling down. Great vid! (And Bob is awesome.)

[@modelnutty6503]

lol yup, Cox Black Widow with it's longer tank could dizzy ya up pretty good if you couldn't pull some wingovers, inverted flight and some 8's along the way.

[@keith2964]

model nutty I thought that the bigger 049 cox was the golden bee ?

[@modelnutty6503]

about identical, Black Widow was dual ported cylinder for more power, it'd empty it's tank quicker than the Golden Bee too, was basically a Baby Bee with the larger gold anodized aluminum+tank. the Texaco were nicer for even lower fuel consumption (and less power output). they played with porting and reed valve a bunch to make them. I still have a couple Black Widows, one with a Kavan tank extender and muffler on it for longer 2ch RC flying. it was their most powerful reed valve .049, the TeeDee and Medallion front rotary valve engines were good for pressurized bladder fed fuel, they'd scream with near twice the rpm.

[@johnkennedyk522]

I was worried when Bob fell. the look on his face was priceless he was having a good time. keep up the good work.

[@g8rh8r100]

does anyone remember "round the pole" flyers. tiny airplanes on shillaced copper leads from a central pole and a throttle like used for slot cars?

[@TheElectronMan]

40 years ago that is all I flew and feel in love with the hobby.. I never imagined what we have today with all the quadcopters and electric flight.. My first RC plane was all hand built balsa with tissue paper and dope coating, it only had 2 channels ailerons and elevator with a Cox .049 engine that took me months to build and seconds to crash. I also remember in the early 80's I saw my first ARF but they were so expensive now that is all there is..

[@richardrosenau9292]

You'll know a good control line pilot by how good they are at dizzy bat runs. I myself started with the Cox gas engines, then the faster Russian Norvell motors but have since gotten lazy and use electric control line setup with a delayed timer so I can fly alone, fairly safely. Great job exposing a fun aspect so many have missed.

[@richardrosenau9292]

I also use spiderwire fishing line that is rated 4 times the flying weight of my planes, far less drag and cheap too.

[@HansMilling]

Cool. I still have my old balsa line controlled plane. I always wondered if I could convert it to electric. Anyway they get much more stable if you place led in the tip of the wing facing away from the wire.

[@123Shel12]

I'm 68 and flew control line in the late 50's and early 60's. Although I now fly a homebuilt Electrohub Spider, I still have my last control line plane, a "Ringmaster" powered by a McCoy 35. I notice two Items that items that might improve your success in flying control line. First, the control lines we used were metal, about as thin as a light gauge E guitar string, except much longer. The second item is that the plane's rudder was set in order to keep constant tension on the control lines. Good luck!

[@keith2964]

123Shel12 Had the ringmastet my self also the baby ringmaster, lil satan wings and flight streak. Carl Goldberg models, o then there was the lil jumpin bean. great days flying those. sometimes when a bad crash happend we would have ceremonial fire.

[@BigJonYT]

that's the funniest video I've seen on KZbin for ages. you guys have so much fun doing this. keep it up. :-)

[@1jimbly1]

I was always taught as a begginer to keep arm straight and wrist stiff then where ever you point you arm the plane will go

[@maddalek]

Hi Guys, used to fly control line planes as a kid in the 70s, and you prob know, or someone else must have told you that if you fly Anti clockwise then you need to set a fixed rudder to slight right, or slight left if flying clockwise, this makes the plane turn away from you and if rudder is set correctly, keeps the control lines taught. Needs to be set just right, trial and error depending on plane, too much rudder and plane will pull on one line, not enough rudder and plane will be uncontrollable as seen in your vid, lol. Hope this helps. Love your work.

[@hbunnie1120]

I just love how you guy have so much fun and laugh so much during your flights..... its hilarious to watch.. Thank You .. It's nice to have something light harted to look forward too..

[@NeoIsrafil]

What a blast from the past! Had one of these with a gas engine when I was a kid. Good times!

[@shannon7002]

An rc competition was held in Detroit in 1938

[@icemanf6417]

So remember the cox control line models had a couple of them so much fun. Does anyone remember how hard it was to start them things? Had plenty of sore fingers from that lol.

[@ariom01]

beste folge!!! BEST EPISODE!!!

[@MrDabrudda]

You need right rudder to keep the model pulling to the outside. I started with a molded plastic control line PT-19 when I was a teen and it has right rudder to keep it pulling to the outside.

[@Jimfoxyboy]

Cool that you got it working. I've wondered sometimes how they were able to do other controls through the lines. Maybe try to find a way to add throttle control to the handle?

[@obliviousfafnir01]

I originally showed my dad your Vlog with the control line plane. He used to build and fly control line planes, and he suggests angling your engine toward your outside wing by about 5 degrees. That way the plane will always tend to pull toward the outside of your turn. Keeps the line taught even during tricks like loops and wing overs. Anyway, great flying, regardless! Bob slayed it when he took control :D

[@modelnutty6503]

definite yes to engine and rudder both pitched out, engine up to 10 degrees if it's slower flyer like this was. the first flight last week with it coming in on them was hysterical! that loop was a little scary but he missed the ground anyway

[@Away907]

Reminds my early days in aviation models back in 1985. Great job guys! My 5 cents: 1. Adjust rudder to keep nose little bit outwards 2. Steel control lines are the best.

[@angelreading5098]

Loved this guys,now here is a challenge for you what about making a control line remote model ie the model flies around a pole from the outside via radio ? you use the same controls your elevatot and engine control for landings and take offs,make sure you keep lines taught by offset rudder,wingtip weight and engine offset too,I have a few small heavily loaded scale models that would fly better by control line and would love to see if you can pull this off,many of us are getting older and get dizzy for conventional C/L flying I am 72 probably your oldest member so something like remote control line would be ideal and once more you can fly ion small spaces,love your enthusiasm and the channel and the comraderie and fun you all have together,lets see it done guys ! if anyone can do it then its your team.

[@jacksonwhitaker170]

Will you guys be putting adapters on the store and if so, when? I always find myself needing and adapter from xt30 to ec3

[@Legofan1259]

i don't know what's funnier the crashes or Josh's laugh! lol

[@Stikbomz]

Needs opposite rudder and a little bit of weight on the outboard wing may help as the lines look kinda heavy for the weight of the plane. Used to do a bit of 1/2A racing. Had to cut back as I used to throw up after each flight. Never could stop getting dizzy.

[@wamplertube]

Oh man that was great! Should've known Bob had some line control skills! :) just excellent!

[@fly72j]

0:49 I was standing right where the cameraman was at this moment at Oshkosh this year and watched you fly the control line plane for a minute!! At the time, I didn't know what FliteTest was, but if I had known, I could have met you! Oh well; maybe next year!

[@tbirdracefan]

Bob is a badass! Thanks for sharing!

[@WillGamroth]

Love these challenges can you do more of these.

[@MsShaunaM]

Control line flight still has a special place in my heart. I think it is better than R/C because you have direct control of the aircraft.

[@modelnutty6503]

WAY fun when you know what you're doing with them!

[@friarrodneyburnap4336]

You guys should do a show on free flights....

[@calescapee9642]

You guys should get a Combat model going. That will wake you up.

[@shutterbug1076]

This is awesome! It reminds me of trying to fly my old Cox string controlled plane when I was a kid.

[@MrWricks01]

I can remember these as a kid. Circa 1959. Planes built from a kit with fuel powered engines! Spin the spring return prop and you're off. No throttle, just wide open til you crashed or ran out of fuel and landed.

[@clscale]

reduce the line spacing at the handle, probably needs shorter lines

[@patb5266]

We had cox .049 powered rigs we crashed a ton as we were kids. You could by them in convenience stores in the 70's. One friend had a Stuka with a 3rd line for bomb drop and another had an over wing with float attachments which made no sense but it was cool lol. I had this cool modern sport type flyer that had a hook on elevator that attached to a weight. Throttle up manually then elevator up (I think) and it would disconnect from the weight and taxi for take off. I also recall seeing events that had dog fights. 2 poles next 2 each other, guys would attach the controller to them and each plane would trail a ribbon. The idea was to get behind your opponent and cut the ribbon, very tough when a fella is going around in circles with your opponent right beside you.

[@RCTanksTrucks247]

LMAO! Best episode ever! Your laughter is contagious :)

[@jadenschild1727]

In your opinion what is the best and cheapest racing drone with fpv

[@tehbakedpotato]

Got any pistol-grip surface transmitters? Those might be perfect for this. Attaching the lines to the grip seems like it ought to work well, giving the pilot complete control.

[@modelnutty6503]

actually not a bad idea at all! it could also make self launch pretty easy with landing gear

[@rogermarsh9632]

You guys have so much fun. Superb aviation chaos

[@dougd8866]

Brings back memories of flying my P51 control line plane made by Testors. Don't miss all that dizziness.... And I think I still have it..........somewhere.

[@emptysoul13]

Awesome Episode! That looks hilariously fun!

[@3DBrosFlyXtreme]

Very nice video guys.... :D Which camera do you use for the main footage?

[@ulaB]

I think they are using Lumix GH4s?

[@iceman22st]

Back in the 1970's I built and flew a L'il Wizard. i recall it having a bit more right rudder, and a lead weight on the tip of the right wing, so if the line went slack, the combination of right rudder and weight would cause a bank to the left tightening the lines.

[@modelnutty6503]

I remember CG Lil Wizard, Swordsman was a little lighter/smaller/faster

[@SeanDuffyProductions]

Super interesting episode, Bob is awesome! He was so good at flying that thing.

[@FliteTest]

Indeed!! Bob saved the day! No longer fitting to call him "background bob!" ha more like "FRONT ROW bob!" Thanks for watching Sean! S.O.

[@struss1120bs]

I love your videos soo much, I wish one day I could fly with you guys!

[@lucasaffer5585]

did you ever builded a quad glued to gether with an RC car ?

[@tytb0286]

Funniest and the most enjoyable flitetest video this year :)

[@purrosleukos253]

I'm crying with laughter! So funny Bob is a legend more Bob please.👍

[@demacherius1]

please more fun like that ! i was dying as bob felt over and get a laughflash ^^

[@samuelbiskin3416]

You need some right trim to keep the lines tight. This brings back memories. Cool

[@DavesRc]

I wonder if anything we said was used in the remake of this bird???

[@FliteTest]

Yes sir!! ;) Thanks for the feedback! S.O.

[@DavesRc]

Awsome. Now it's time to market them so we can buy one. Or the plans to build it. Could most likely do one of my own. But I would like this one where you guys and the community. And bob. Got it done.

[@awsomevlogs1985]

where is peter

[@m6mmen219]

#AWSOMEVLOGS 1 peter moved back home for family reasons

[@m6mmen219]

#AWSOMEVLOGS 1 he does have a youtube channel tho

[@crossthreadaeroindustries8554]

Yup, great - glad you're memorializing this great form of the hobby. Great to have Bob laughing so hard, he was really in to this. Your next challenge: tracking with a quad - hold that circle.

[@modelnutty6503]

even hovering over camera aimed down would be really cool view, maybe using yaw to spin trying to track the plane

[@57andyp]

Great to see you having fun with other aspects of model flight! My first CL experience was at the tender age of 6 when, at the UK nationals back in 1963, I flew seated on my Dad's shoulders :-) Does this mean we can expect a CL circle marked out at FF17?

[@MortenBN1988]

Hilarious episode!! :-D Even the camera guy is one big grin!

[@dannyfpv123]

Could you guys put a max red bottom on one of your planes and power it off of a 4s on a control line?

[@ColeAviation]

😂LOVE IT!!! If you didn't know these guys you would think they were high on drugs or something by how much they are laughing at crashing a airplane. 😂

[@EURIPODES]

I must have watched this a dozen times. KZbin algorithm knows when I need a good laugh.

[@kevinmcmahon3827]

Wasnt that old footage in the beginning?

[@FliteTest]

From the Vlog where we pretty much where we were "FALLING with style" ha Thanks for watching kevin! S.O.

[@kevinmcmahon3827]

+FliteTest u guys are awesome.

[@didactylos4diddy474]

Nice to return to my youth albeit vicariously. Thanks

[@AaronBlake]

Great flight Bob!

[@poorstacker2709]

you need to set that rotor for right hand turns so that it pulls on the lines.

[@cineskies114]

...still LMAO "Bob's on the ground!!!" u guys are awesome!!!!