Flite Test - DIY Landing Gear - FPV Bixler!

Here's an easy way to add landing gear to almost any RC airplane! Josh and Josh share one of many ways you can add landing gear as well as how to make your own wheels!
More photos and information here:
flitetest.com/articles/DIY_Lan...

[@michaelbmason95]

people need to stop hating on josh and josh. this show has helped me learn a lot about rc flying. i like that josh scott is the beginner it gives good diversity between beginner and expert.

[@biko9824]

I love the little commentary/reactions of Josh Scott so much, such a great guy :)

[@veronicabeers8509]

If you don't want to use a drill and would rather play with fire, You can put the metal landing gear end over a candle to heat it up and push it through the caps. It is a lot of fun.

[@sharp68chevyguy]

How the Bixler 3 was designed haha love these old videos

[@whopperlover1772]

"It's an airplane isn't it!" "Yeah" *Shakes his head LMAO

[@krisskoda9136]

wow i read this comment at the exact time and they said it in the video XD

[@FliteTest]

We use regular spray paint or automotive paint. Neither is good for foam, you just need to spray it very lightly and dry. That's all.

[@NicholasMorganUSA]

I love the foam noodle idea! Awesome!

[@Migueldeservantes]

Simple yet ingenious! Thank you very much

[@djn2400]

Kind of remind you of J-3 Cub wheels! Great job guys. Keep up the great work. Always educational & entertaining!

[@jory11kehler]

i like the videos you guys are making now! with actually useful videos for making scratch builds

[@taitehodson863]

THANK YOU JOSH SCOTT FOR THE WEEZER REFERENCE! Made my day 😁

[@Danimal-3D]

Great idea! I will definitely be using a variant off this design!

[@calmarquet]

I just can't belive. Amazing!

[@simandreal]

Just cool, Im going to make one of this and post an article...great Job Guys!

[@Kimdino1]

A little bit of toe-in (2-4 deg.) is good for taildraggers. It helps prevent groundloops.

[@MegaWoodss]

Great video guys, thanks for posting

[@TristanPenson]

Love your tattoo Josh Scott!

[@daxdadog]

Thanks guys. What a great idea for wheels on the cheap!

[@wrice4]

Yes Josh! Keep rocking that tattoo man. God bless you! Thats awesome.

[@gilgameshismist]

Just say "nipple" it's nothing special, every mammal has them, female and male.. My cat is a he an he has 8.

[@FlyingMaddLadd]

Nice video, great explanation :D

[@womackke]

You should just bend the ends of the wire to keep the wheels on, then they wont ever fall off.howevor you may lose your zip tie sponsorship

[@jetfighter1960]

i love rc airplanes this guys channel is the best

[@erlconradgagni1623]

That mini josh is hilarious 😂

[@Soldier53flyer]

Great Job guys! I use them for floats on my F450 Quad!

[@JohanFasth]

They use metric! I like that!

[@Brandon-ei9nw]

I always enjoy your vids. Thanks for the tips and keep up the good work. Don't listen to the haters.

[@Roulyhawkdown]

I am so glad to see how beat up their bixler is. It makes me feel better about my first flight.

[@slothy89uni]

Naming the Plane "Bixler" was the HK CEO's way of saying thank-you to Josh for what he is doing for the hobby. Especially new comers. If you are not aware, Josh and the CEO are good friends. Josh in NO WAY takes credit for the plane, and I don't think he ever has

[@Skydive4ever]

Awesome tip, definitely gonna use that for my scratch builds :-)

[@BMSWEB]

OMG, a bixler with Landing gear lol Love it :)

[@SYNFPVPILOT]

simple. cheap. effective. great tips!

[@pittsdriver5265]

Hemostat, not hemiostat. Thanks for the vid; helped me design an LG.

[@jinchey]

An landing gear?

[@Kimdino1]

Actually, it's 'haemostat'. 'Haemo', as in medical speak for blood, has an 'a'.

[@jinchey]

Kimdino1 Is that why they call brain bleeds haemorrhages?

[@computerj97]

Asked for this on your 'Heli-Mac 1SQ' review. Thank you so much for this guys! Any chance you can do a quick tip on making your own floats?

[@Lagggerengineering]

You guys are hilarious, keep doin whatchu doin!

[@Chewedbacca]

The Josh with no Idea is the best ;)

[@gordonjmuzik]

Oh yeah....GREAT VIDEO FELLAS

[@robertfederer2739]

I love my zip tie gun. Makes a perfect cut at the perfect tension.

[@jory11kehler]

you guys are the best!!!

[@RCSkunkWorX]

:) Another Great video Guy's

[@MrJonnymellor]

hemOstats and yes they're awesome,great stuff guys!

[@inciteman]

Very COOL!! Thank you!! How about a video on how to weld/solder a small piece between the two wheels to brace them from opening/closing?

[@Hoverdoctor]

Simple is beautiful.

[@deke7005]

I made some wheels out of pop cans and tube foam, looks really nice and is really light

[@yellowbluerc5047]

METRIC RULES

[@SkyPixles]

@flitetest - 4:38; 4:43 - LOVE WHAT YOUR TATTOO's are all about! Keep shining the way!

[@jackmanpilot]

Great use of household materials!

[@realtvnow]

Cool tip!

[@bigflytrap]

Hipster Josh looks less than enthused in this episode. Did you guys have a fight?

[@TilmanBaumann]

Metric! Epic milestone. Much appreciated.

[@MrJonnymellor]

I have actually sliced a hot glue stick like pepperoni and stuck that on to hold the wheel,it works great!

[@qiangchen4417]

But plastic with metal?

[@AxelTiger]

Americans using the metric system... about time! the rest of the world has been waiting on you all! :P

[@Antalussafirabf]

thanks bro's for a excellent idea

[@alyssonsmiranda]

did you have to do any internal reinforcement? I intend to do mine with that idea.

[@Dagfinn0702]

Great episode, as always! But why dont u use the bixler 2?

[@iloverc]

Awesome!

[@brayanrodriguez6208]

wow nice your guys are awesome i love all your videos

[@Joe_Costanzo]

Ingenious I tell ya! Lol very cool.

[@Lordcirdan]

EXELENTEEE!!! Gracias!

[@sheilmavadia7626]

you could put fuel tubing to stop the wheels from coming off, and plus it would be a tight fit. :D nice vid

[@TheCANhunter]

Hahaha Josh Scott is the best!.. Bixler is alright too:P

[@lookeflite]

Best video ever

[@riopetio7462]

Very helpful

[@gordonjmuzik]

The only reason I hadn't bought this glider was cause of no landing gear(till now). Long flight times, durability, speed & being able to land & take off without having to touch the plane makes this the ultimate beginner plane. FPV makes it even better. I just want to come up with something to make it look stock though.

[@maxsmodels]

Hey, it worked!

[@imanplus]

Where to purchase that nice pad you have on your workbench?

[@joshwideman7487]

What type of paint could you safely use on that foam?

[@alaakassab9515]

does this work with FT Mighty Mini Arrow , the small wing ?

[@CBGG44]

probably a stupid question but is the plane named after josh?

[@EnisudR]

A little piece of shrink tubing makes a great wheel retainer.

[@SebastianDaniec]

Great vid, this is by far the best RC chanel on the tube. But somebody send Josh to get a manicure. Love the show but his fingers put me off, it's like a zombie hand =)

[@Quake1983]

Josh Scott. Love the tattoo

[@thenerdyouknowabout]

Sweet!

[@MrClean417]

I Got tired of slicing my fingers open on the zip ties after I cut the excess off. To get around this on all zip ties now I cut them off flush and then hit them with a hot blade screwdriver to melt the sharp edge left by the side cutters. It usually also permanently melts the plastic tail to the sleeve so that you no longer are relying on the plastic spring action that can fail. Gotta go to to Dollar and get me a float now, thanks.

[@ryanb915]

are they feeling alright they have uploaded 2 videos in the same week =D. can wait to see the next one

[@matholz90]

HAHA at 4:15 "its an airplane isn't it"

[@1020michael1020]

make a video on customizing planes!! (painting, designing, weird custom planes)

[@Maneir]

I'll be getting a Bix3 soon, and I think this would be a good alternative to the tiny wheels it comes with. I've got plenty of pop bottle lids and wire hangers, all I need is a noodle... :>

[@yellowbluerc5047]

Erica Sherwood the bix 2 is better

[@elexoflyer9363]

If you don't want to leave and go buy a pool noodle, just cut out some circles from dollar tree foam board!

[@noobatnothing]

"Weezer Logo!" -Music pauses- "What's Weezer?" -.-'

[@rcramosrc]

Awesome

[@Ciiads]

10:45 ho.... Josh 😁😁😁😁.🙏

[@JDFelda]

weezer is the greatest band in existance. thats what weezer is. wheelpants...

[@wiltonsmith3397]

“Well, you know.... that’s just like, you’re opinion, man...”

[@Fizzo1122]

Are skids better for grass landings? or tires?

[@GeorgeGardinier]

very good, most of us have those parts after summer like you guys, how was the cg or chad can fly a brick"

[@kdobson83]

They arnt hemiostats.... lol Its called hemostat. And the one you were using is more specifically called Curved Kelly's, they make 6", 8", 10", 12" Kellys.

[@oftheborg]

Oh snap. This was 2012? lol. I thought this was his son or something. I was like you look and sound so much like your dad!

[@9812ist]

great and simple but i change flite test to try and get that landing gear on the bixler and see if it can be launched from water p.s u might need 3 wheels for this

[@gagank9199]

Can u make videos on landing gear best postions front and back and the angle of elevation (due to this front and back wheels)

[@dacasman]

Everyone uses the metric system in the US. it just depends on the circumstance.

[@rclife7844]

Time to make landing gear for my Hobbyzone Firebird Stratos

[@gabyshor]

no need for a wheel in the back? you will trash the end on that rocks. is there a position where you should mount the landing gear? i supose the plaine should be balanced.

[@jkairsofter22]

Watermelon Wheels!

[@VicksasT]

Has josh Scott been around the new place?

[@tntexplosivesltd]

Don't get too excited, Josh Scott.

[@s.p.9082]

They should get a Instructables (DIY HEAVEN).

[@TheGaffanon]

He is right those are made to cut copper wire use fence cutters for steel wire

[@Gavin_b3ns0n]

Hey I am a mechanical design student and I'm interested in designing some scratch build swappable planes. I am really new to the world of Rc planes and don't really know how to design one that I know will fly. Any suggestions?

[@jeepcj7dude]

Scott you look cracked out!!!

[@Your_Sweater_]

I love weezer yo

[@ultrakool]

better to glue the water bottle caps together first, then hit it on the drill press one time for matching drill holes