FT Pietenpol - Build | Flite Test

[@rossrcfallacaro3422]

Been watching your videos and following you guys for a while now. I have a feeling that the second I buy one of your kits and power packs, it’s all over. I’m gonna probably wind up buying every single kit you guys sell and start designing my own. I love what you guys do and the fact you even put free plans on your site shows that you aren’t just in it for the money. Good to see a business that legitimately cares more about getting people into the hobby than making money. That’s how a good business *should* operate. People notice what you guys are doing and we appreciate it from the bottom of our hearts

[@brianmakoviney4521]

E we cnic

[@chuckufarly65]

😊q😊

[@johnkennedyk522]

Josh I loved Bob Ross. man I could watch him paint for hours. he was so relaxing the way he spoke an moved his brush. not to mention the landscapes that would spring to life out of his memory. well anyway keep up the good work. luv you guys.

[@cahityusuftas1377]

Did I just watch the entire video? That was an amazing build tutorial. Thank you for making these tutorials easy and understandable. Keep up the good work!

[@fido3561]

What memories this plane brings back. I came across a magazine while station in Germany in the mid '70s that had a set of plans for the Pietenpol. I scaled the plans up to a 3 ft wing span. Made it from balsa as we didn't know much about foam back then. Put a Cox .09 w/ a 2 Channel Futaba radio. We flew that thing until it would not fly anymore from the weight of the 5 min epoxy repairs. Thanks.

[@Cozzma14]

honestly these videos are kinda therapeutic, like watching Bob Ross haha

[@DrewLSsix]

Cozzma14 "and we have a happy little tree here....crash into it"

[@avonbobby4721]

Cozzma14 ur so right

[@chilarai1]

That be true bro :)

[@NDwhITeBoYZ]

Literally the kindest soul I witness

[@billyfutch1473]

I'm building the Pietenpol from your kit as I type. I find your video a great, great help. I have never been good at building models even when I was young. (64yrs). However your video makes the assembly a breeze. I will admit I have trouble with the 45 degree cuts, but I'm getting there. The only thing that wasn't quiet clear from the video was the rudder with the landing gear. I wasn't sure where the landing gear (tail section) was attached to the rudder. I ended up taping a piece to the rudder and making the tail section landing gear piece. Thanks for a great video.

[@lego40404]

This is a such a nice plane, I think this is the one Ill start off with. I grew up in Brooklyn and as a Kid I used to go to Gerritson Beach Flight field and watch the gas powered planes with my Dad.

[@tboltjohn]

Its all about relationships. This reinforces the whole hobby experience. Great videos!

[@joshuamelvin]

tboltjohn thanks friend. The plans are a great tool for something much more powerful. :-)

[@donrusnak7230]

That's awesome you have a pietenpol! One day I'd love to get one, and its one I could feasibly afford!

[@livinggood5545]

I just finished the build of this plane. I have to say this is so cool. Awesome plans.

[@magicalframe9441]

i find that using a quick and short sawing motion for bevels works well if you are bad at doing it the normal way

[@tonymccarthy9273]

Hi josh ,I like the petenpol , I built a balsa plan version , I still enjoy flying my petenpol aircamper , I've kept it repaired over the years , I enjoy your video,s and have picked up good tips from flite test videos , I'm a Christian too like yourself , when I was younger , I gave up model flying , but when I got older I realized I needed a hobbies , so I prayed lord shall I do model flying again ? Well my answer came to me , when my brother bought me a top flight bearcat kit , that was an answer to my prayer , God bless you all at flite test , from Tony McCarthy from bedfordshire England 👍😄

[@serhatvarli3869]

How fid you build?

[@your2nd]

Glad I saw this video , I want to do a faulker D8 and the popcycle sticks is a great idea and that was my greatest concern.

[@johnkunz2018]

Once again, you have knocked it out of the park. Thanks

[@paulhartley9847]

awesome video! thanks for taking the time Josh to share

[@robertlunsford1350]

Josh, please add the power pods to the mini firewalls in the store. I can never get the thrust angle cut right from scratch. It would make things so much easier. Thanks Love the mini. There is a retired gentleman building one at the field where we fly. They took his drivers license recently so I am going to see if he needs help.

[@joshuamelvin]

Robert Lunsford Great idea brother. I will work on that.

[@CarminesRCTipsandTricks]

I love the way this one looks!! 👍👍 I'm actually going to try to make it, with a low Wing instead.... Just to change things up a little! 😎 Carmine 🚂🚙

[@vinylrabbit7295]

Going over the plans I think there maybe a mistake. The bevel cuts on the rudder and stabilizer appear to be showing to be done on the DIY Plans on the wrong edges? I just got the DIY plans and I am planning on building the FT Pietenpol this weekend. Thanks for the great plan, love this plane.

[@StopaskingformynameYouTube]

Every time i watch these videos i fall asleep in my chair. Bixler should record audiobooks.

[@jacepoulsen]

Q&A...Do you guys ever plan on making another movie like Rotor DR1??? It is my most favorite movie ever, and I would love to see something similar to that again!

[@rfpcs1]

I put a small magnet and a steel peace on the bottom hatch. This way I can open the hatch without having to tape it every time I open the bottom hatch.

[@krimag7582]

When I see your videos I just want to go outside and fly!

[@joshuamelvin]

Kri Mag thanks brother!

[@brandonclark4085]

Josh Bixler can you guys build a mini spitfire

[@rva1945]

I never get tired of their videos. After building my FT Simple Cub (and I learned to fly with it) I am deciding on my next RC bird. The Pietenpol looks great.

[@booger37391]

wow liked this 1 : looked very stable/ landing gear was more rigid! looked great !!! THUMBS UP

[@diegodominquez8153]

That's sooo coool!!! I always loved aviation and air tech! 😊

[@ZimboGamer]

would you guys ever consider doing a He-100? thinking about getting the ft scout, looks like a good beginner plane.

[@immie7278]

this is one of my favourite designs yet!! i love it!!

[@aussiemikeysaru]

Since you guys are bringing 3D printed parts onto the DIY plane designs, have you guys thought about 3D printing wheels???

[@rva1945]

Now this is the Mini Pietenpol. Is there any "normal size" RC Pietenpol?

[@dougluke5143]

I've been wondering about how Josh mounts those servos, instead of removing stickers & scratching for better adherence before mounting would it be easier and just as effective to use double sided servo tape?

[@mt_life7407]

thanks guys my addiction loves you.

[@nicholasrogers2298]

There it is!

[@fahb68]

Great videos, you dont have the stearman modrl on your ft list?

[@katherinenorton7577]

awesome work!

[@cameronmoore1491]

It would be funny to use the ESC for the radiator

[@andremendes5116]

Nice tip! There is possible!

[@Wearyman]

Either the radiator, or as the top of the engine. Either way you have to deal with the wires sticking out both ends though.

[@cameronmoore1491]

Weary Man True, still a thought

[@oliverrjlees]

Not necessarily. You could re soder the wires to run inwards. Not sure if this is possible but I cant see why not.

[@connercookreacts9936]

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[@thejasn6209]

Nice. which larger plane can we expect next. maybe a nerdnics p39

[@Raycefan]

What if I don't want to invest in a 3D printer (yet) and I want to purchase the 3D printed parts? Will you sell those?

[@jamesellis5445]

I think they do...I'm sure I heard Captain Bixler mentioned something about 3D printed parts for the Pietenpol in another episode.

[@quidz123autbe]

Raycefan try your local library ours has a public 3D printer we just give them the build file and pick it up later

[@rectercon]

I'm sure you get suggestions all the time but I'd love to see a Savoia s 21 Folgore. it's a beautiful plane with lots of character. love all your videos they get me excited to get into the hobby c:

[@Rotorheadfpv]

you should do a fpv pietenpol. maybe do a radial style engine for visibility.

[@marcajo111]

Very Nice. Thank You. I will put the ailerons on mine. Lets see what happens.

[@Eagle44]

Hey, that's the transmitter I have. Thanks for sharing 💯%🦅🇺🇸

[@Shawnstradamus]

I want to get a little cardboard pilot Peter and make a Sri'tenpol. Flitetest, start selling foamboard pilots of your staff.

[@jamesellis5445]

YEAH Pilots in 3D....Top IDEA !!!

[@diogenes6809]

perhaps 3d printed ones?

[@CarminesRCTipsandTricks]

Still haven't done it yet....

[@brandonp-r5679]

Great vid! I want one so much! Great job guys!

[@skyman7053]

Josh you make it look so easy..i am in Ontario we can not get this plane here from Great Hobbies store yet.. I really like this plane.. May have to order from USA ..Great job Josh, can we get some kind of deal on it..??? P.S Love flite test. learn a lot from you guys awesome keep up the great job yous have being doing ..

[@joshuamelvin]

wray smith thanks brother. don't worry, I'm sure great hobbies will have it soon!

[@skyman7053]

Thanks Josh,may be one day I'll I can meet you guys . That to me would be so awesome , thanks for everything you guys do.. P.S, I seen the big motors an blades you guys got .. never seen a flying bar fridge ?? Thank you for getting back to me you made my day TY..

[@lincolnking9039]

Can u build a foam f14 tom cat ?? And also do a speed build kit ?? Definitely will buy

[@mattekudasai8249]

Right as you mentioned Bob Ross I saw a video of him on my explore page on instagram

[@Tyler-pq6hj]

Nice video, very educational and useful😊

[@johnmortier]

Wow Nice Airplane

[@SkilfulDTS1]

your build vids are to the point and very good..... plz do the fW 190 and ME 109 plz, they need to be done for the spitfire and mustang to fight against ;)

[@biffoswilly]

The plans have a scale on them but how does this relate to standard drawing sizes Josh. If I send it to print at A0 then its not the correct size can you help?

[@edwincuevas4116]

flite test how can i buy it? im from the philippines. i really like your planes. great videos.

[@caioferrariowye]

what about a video of auto tracking systems for quads ?? or more GPS function for them ?

[@blassitogup]

how do you paint your models? what kind of paint do you use?

[@mahendrakannavar]

What is this paper material called. It has a foam sandwiched in between. Is it available in the market here in India?

[@serhatvarli3869]

It is foamboard

[@calebsilver6333]

Bro the into is four kings casino lets go

[@jimbrogden6661]

Hi Josh what size wheels are you using and do you sell them ?

[@jwc4520]

Shucks the link to the plan is broken ... Thanks for all the fun I have had building your little planes ... really I build em, have the cuts and burnt finger tips to prove it ... Lot of something to do for a retiree .

[@the_real_foamidable]

How is it a plus when a servo is precentered? You can't rely on it so you have to test the center for each servo anyway.

[@shnek5143]

Is this a good beginner aircraft?

[@misterdude9514]

nice plane

[@lilyogurt2961]

I was wondering if you need a certain type of hot glue gun to glue the foam because it would seem that the hot glue would just melt the foam. If I do decide to build this plane or any other plane of yours could I use CA glue instead of hot glue?

[@magicalframe9441]

Black HoleStudios any hot glue is fine. I would not recommend ca since it doesn't have the gap filling properties and the foam will soak up the ca

[@lilyogurt2961]

TheSmilingXenomorph what about thick CA or medium CA?

[@EdwardChew]

I'm gonna build a bigger 1.2m wingspan one out of this!

[@mattivirta]

1000-14000mm wingpan have best size this and all TF planes. but how convert all tiled pirnting pdf to biggest. i no know. how little plane have then harden and not easy have fly. biggest plane have lot lot easy fly ,if have first RC plane noobie or not has longtime fly anythink. and must learn how fly.

[@m.s.aviation7065]

Absolutely sick bro!

[@ARG-EN-MOTO]

VERY NICE

[@Phillipe744]

So if these are water proof could u fly it in the rain?

[@andremendes5116]

Nice Job All team! The link to free plan is broken.

[@msl2796]

Cool videos man!

[@chrisp6072]

The plan on the Flite Test site states that the wingspan is 723.9mm. The kits being offered here in Germany state that the wingspan is only 609mm. Can anyone confirm the kit wingspan?

[@missourifarmer174]

Great Video!

[@devonslone1283]

great video!👍

[@H3D_CALI]

I can use brushless motor 2400kv/2826, battery 7.4v 2000mah?

[@graysonbutcher976]

Would this be good for a beginner?

[@bulltrack2843]

Get your Speed Build Kit: goo.gl/x6aHiN Power Pack: goo.gl/Lgw8MU Specs and Plans: goo.gl/sDlj2c Servo Testing and Centering Tool: goo.gl/c55s9k Crafty Kit: goo.gl/3TSeBu Z-Bend Crimping Pliers: goo.gl/0ou0Yw Glue Sticks: goo.gl/dvUKCJ Building Without Knives: goo.gl/fTJFA3 6 Tips For a Successful First Flight: goo.gl/l1KbCk Beginner Series: goo.gl/IF1oO7 Pietenpol Release Video: goo.gl/gb5Mn7 Step by step build tutorial of the FT Mighty Mini Pietenpol

[@avonbobby4721]

Bulltrack28 why did u do this?

[@Mr_Fancypants]

Dancing Pandaman why didn't you?

[@MrAaa9271]

Nice rc Plane

[@R1ckyZer0]

where can i get that type of styrofoam you using in that build..?

[@garrettmcalister6233]

Would this be a good first plain

[@wyattvargo2560]

what would be a good fpv camera for this and where should i mount it

[@kennethc7130]

On their website the recommended battery for the f pack is no longer available. Does anyone know which battery to use as an alternative?

[@Zeisslermusic]

Super nice video

[@Unknown-nc4ce]

0:11 excellent landing

[@beefcaketogreloaded]

on your store do you sell good filming drones with controller incuded

[@dilrukosanda1396]

I would make this on next saturday 🤎🤎🤎🤎😜😜😜😜

[@diegolara1738]

Josh muito show seus vídeos posta um fazendo um extra 300 com os milímetros pra eu fazer um igual..!! abraço e sucesso amigo

[@luizcarlosmatias2022]

olá amigo vc baixo os planos pode me passar pois o link está quebrado quero muito esse aero!

[@Ethan_Roberts]

Im currently designing a small plane to be made from cardboard (and some 3D printed parts). It is designed to look like the Cessna 172 and Im wondering how I could attach the wings to the body and possibly remove the wings for transportation. Does anyone have any ideas?

[@matic1265]

I am a beginner in rc flying and I don't know what kit to get ..I don't have any transmiter or any servos ...pls help

[@Wearyman]

Check out the Flite Test store, They have a beginner kit there that will give you everything you need to get started. Transmitter, batteries, a beginner plane, and even some tools. store.flitetest.com/tiny-trainer-get-started-package/

[@matic1265]

Wes Brackman the RC enthusiast OK..thanks

[@brandonclark4085]

Matic Cizl they sell transmitters on their store and when you purchase a kit like the tiny trainer or any other kit they give you an option of getting a power pack and that comes with everything but a battery and transmitter there is also a battery option.

[@levi7753]

I'm not sure about anyone else but i think it would be cool to see a flying sprint car

[@joeysimver5733]

Nice thanks for thé vidéo

[@brkfpv60]

What is battery type ? 3s ? How much mah capasity

[@bulltrack2843]

do like a very big project on a drop or something that someone could actually fly inside it :D

[@magicalframe9441]

Bulltrack28 sooooo the full scale series??

[@gotfreid]

hey, it seems you stopped selling this kit

[@kimchikoalaa714]

I want the old Adams foam board back.

[@rotorvillage]

For a split second that intro looked full-scale :P

[@Nirf33]

ikr

[@larsonhaugstad4149]

Can you use any other receiver.... I can't find the AR610 6CH

[@GPski]

any 4 channel should do, just match it to the tx

[@SeabornNomad]

I still dream of being in the air with JB one day.

[@alexbold6089]

Is that dihedral or ployhedral

[@kimchikoalaa714]

Beautiful!

[@Markthegamer369]

first I thought that this was 2 mins. but 2 HOURS!!!

[@tracytronminecraftletsplay8847]

Could you review the super ez?

[@tejindersingh9004]

sir can we make a rc plane with dc motors? plsss tell.

[@andremarais2706]

Put RC in description. Some of us are interested owning or building the real thing.