WWII C-47 Glider Tow with our FPV Cockpit!!

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[@GaragebandandBeyond]

FINALLY!!!!!! YES!!! My Grandfather, Lewin Barringer, was the very first commander of the glider force for the United States in WWII. This is so amazing!

[@sergeant816]

Maybe my pap was hitching a ride with yours.

[@daneillehaikal320]

Emmm you grandfather a airforce

[@GaragebandandBeyond]

@@daneillehaikal320 `There was no airforce at the time, it was called the AirCorp.

[@mantamancadet2790]

My great-grandpa was the first pilot to do a front flip in a plane. Guess old people just really liked planes!

[@adamfletcher4813]

My grandfather was the first to fly a plane backwards and land inverted while eating a chilli dog

[@Zulfburht]

This is an interesting choice of planes. I’m glad to see more historic WW2 plane builds.

[@timallen6035]

That looked like so much fun and adding in Stephen and his natural excitement and that enhances it even more.

[@rayduke7433]

I’m really glad to see you guys doing these iconic war planes. There is so much awesome history there.

[@motionsic]

What a fun project with the FPV simulator chair. The obvious thing missing for a truly immersive experience is head-tracker for the camera. You know you want one!

[@duanedorow3981]

I'd love to see Stefan fly the "chair-plane", his one-day build of years ago, from the FPV cockpit chair. This video was fun!

[@phoenix12491]

I can't get enough of the chair! Building my own is on my bucket list, for sure now.

[@fabonline9389]

Such an iconic plane! They brought our guys behind enemy lines on D-Day.

[@AntonioGonzalez-fx4mw]

When you do the big version of that glider🙀 you should drop some of the parachute troop toys you get from the dollar store👀🙊 they look like mini action figures with parachutes you normally just throw or sling shot in the air🤷🏽‍♂️

[@Some_guy9]

Eaxatly

[@realozark2349]

The C-47/ glider tow was epic! Kudos all around. This shout isn't for FT alone, but the whole community. We all love WWII Warbirds, so the C-47, F4U, P-38, P-51, Spitfire, etc are all winners regardless of version. FT has also done some really cool water planes like the "Tailspin" plane. So here's the challenge. A sport/scale WWII seaplane modeled after a real aircraft flown in WWII. Maybe a P-BY, or a Kingfisher? Waddaya y'all think?

[@Sansuiification]

When Stefan was trying the FPV chair, I got an idea for a FPV bombdrop. Build a vertical stand for the FPV goggles, and have a guy on the Goggles and another on the plane.

[@SolarWebsite]

Why stop there? Build something like a B-17, with bombs and paintball gun turrets, and have a ground crew man the plane via FPV. Pilot, navigator, bombardier, 1 or 2 gunners. Then set a target to bomb, and have other people defend that target with fighters. A huge project, but that would be very cool!

[@SolarWebsite]

I gave the idea some more thought: * Have the bomber take off first, let them take up position where they want. High or low, close by or as far away as their FPV system allows. Their choice. Don't let the fighter pilots see or hear where they go. * When the bomber is in position, let the fighters take off, let them take the defensive positions they want. Oh, the fighter pilot fly FPV, too, of course! * When both parties are in position, start the attack. Bomber approaches the target, fighters spot it and attack, somehow award points/kills when hits are landed. Maybe lasers are a better idea than paint balls, I don't know. Bomb hit (tennis ball or whatever) within X meters of target is a win for bomber crew. Huge project, interesting logistics (many FPV systems up at once) but sounds like it could be loads of fun. With FT's filming and editing capabilities, I think it would make for a great video.

[@keepinga]

Riffing on the (great) idea: Lancaster with a Tallboy against the giant battleship from an earlier episode as a stand-in for the Tirpitz!

[@C-Henry]

Had the privilege of working on a few DC-3s and C-47s a few years ago, beautiful birds. Cant wait to see where you take this, but personally I'm hoping to see the Waco deliver a jeep to a battlefield.

[@Airtruksrus]

Just glad to see your crew getting to use the chair alot, Stephan’s expression was almost how I felt with the first time trying out my trailer cockpit ground station. Really immersive, even more with the DJI video on an hd monitor! Keep up the great work on the major upgrade and hope to see it get used quite a bit at Flite Fest, wish I could haul my cockpit out there, would make one hell of a head to head WW2 fighter competition!

[@imstarwars]

Big props for repping the spirit of Grant with the TKoR shirt.

[@richardbrowne1217]

I am so surprized how well the foam airplanes/gliders fly! The only other airplane model company making the C47 glider is Dumas models.

[@johncarold]

I have wanted my own flight chair for centuries now. I have been stuck in a wheelchair for 30 years, I still can use my legs to a point. But I still have to sit and fly. Thanks for the show, can't wait to see what you come up with next.

[@yetanotherjohn]

OUTSTANDING! And i love the Normandy Invasion D-Day stripes!!!!!

[@aqueousone]

My appreciation for Stefan’s (sp?) enthusiasm continues to build!

[@JohnHill-jm7tm]

This Old Man from North Carolina always loving your videos. You guys are amazing in what you dream up. Love it. ✈️😎💝

[@ljmproductions1]

the outro: Noah just droning on about a and b cameras, and Stefan is singing about his chair... hilarious

[@cynzhero62]

Is the quote " we have work to do! Or we have fun to do?. Love watching your team.

[@edwardlove4300]

Thanks for the fun download. It looks like soooo much fun flying FPV. As an old pilot I'd love to learn how to do this. 🤗

[@rodneytanis8241]

This is our favorite thing to do at rctwins. Especially the troop glider which I built from foam board 10ft Ws. Careful it will grow on you.

[@garybrummett6215]

That was awesome to see a Waco glider build and flight. Can not wait to see giant size. 2 thumbs up guys.

[@robertmorey4104]

Make those into kits! So awesome! Love Flight Test! Want the Me262 as well. Fantastic content that pays tribute to our military history!

[@MCsCreations]

Fantastic job, guys! And fantastic flying, Stefan!!! 😃 Stay safe there with your families! 🖖😊

[@jameshubbard1257]

if you ever find yourself in Lubbock TX, the silent wings museum was very informative on the C-47.

[@mattsmusings2418]

Flite Test got me back into RC airplanes and, from the beginning, I've been dreaming about that big DC-3 in the background photo. When are they going to make plans for what is, arguably, the best designed aircraft for its intended purpose? The only replacement for a DC-3 is another DC-3. Super excited for the plans!

[@marlobreding7402]

I really love that c-47 / DC-3 because in 1940 Donald Douglas senior hired my father to do upholstery for the seats in the dc-3s

[@kelticpaddler]

You gotta love Stefan. He makes me laugh. I wish he was my brother 😁

[@mcslashvideos]

Modeler tip; No tape or edge tools were used on the Allied "Invasion Stripes" . . . To maintain secrecy, the entire Allied air fleet received their stripes by hand with brushes and mops in the last 3 days before the invasion. They were actually quite messy.

[@borgonianevolution]

Currently there are two C-47's living just over the hill from me at the Geneseo National Air Museum. Can currently see them parked on the field with other various aircraft on google maps right now. I'm not 100% sure but I think they may be restarting planned rides in the Whiskey 7 plane this season. They may also hold the air show (7-10 and 7-11) as well which is a big event I love to see as my apartment is right under where they do all the practice and staging for that show so I get to see that each year unhindered. I also get to regularly see the Ch 47' Chinooks on task flying out of various bases around my area.

[@AndrewJackson-rr9jk]

Love this: My Grandad Built the WACO for the Army Air Corp in WWII

[@ICKY427]

so awesome! i love seeing peoples first experience in either fpv or vr.

[@garygasser6760]

Me and my RC buddies aerotow all the to time here in Kansas .It is a blast .

[@MissMarinaCapri]

This is an awesomely wonderful hobby. My father built model air plains and boats.

[@alexcalvert2610]

I’ve been waiting for the C47!! So excited!

[@DavidBauer38]

Nice job, Stefan! Hope this means you get more stick time in the future.

[@markweiner4430]

What you really need is the altimeter, wind speed/direction, air speed and attitude indicator on your HUD. A virtual cockpit.

[@cloudkap]

Oddly, *this* was the video that finally convinced me i need to switch my fpv setup to DJI/HD digital.

[@TrollingAround]

Suggestion: Your kits are great and use the foamboard very efficiently, but can you possibly minimize waste further by adding fun mini-things to the unused foamboard - tiny gliders / throwers / boomerangs etc. Even little fun badges, logos etc would be a great way to minimize waste. Love your work.

[@casenbeach]

i sure hope to see the stuka in spotlight!

[@voyhager3]

Is the C-47 going to part of the limited run planes, or did they say it and I just missed it?

[@94Whiskey]

That first flight test for glider....wow!

[@tdawgnok]

My great uncle flew as a Glider Pilot in WWII. He flew as a combat glider Co-Pilot in the invasion of SOUTHERN FRANCE, Operation DRAGOON, submission "DOVE". I would love to see you make a Giant glider and name it the Zelle after him.

[@johnnyT428]

I swear I suggested this WW2 glider tow last year. Maybe I wasn't alone. :-)

[@tomedward128]

That was a lot of fun to watch great job guys!

[@brandonb417]

So it looks like you guys need to build an FPV chair setup. Just the rudder, throttle and stick, let the customer attach it all to a chair. But you could hook it into a buddy box system so someone has to be holding the switch (safety pilot). I bet it would sell well.

[@flyingfortressrc1794]

You guys beat me to it. 😆 I was wanting to talk to Josh about doing a Waco glider, and there it is on video. Lol I have a Dynam C-47 and want to get a Waco glider and do a glider flight with one of our club members who's father built Waco gliders in Troy Ohio. I can't wait till these are available. Thanks Flite Test. 😁

[@NickMakesBreaksStuff]

Will the C-47 plans be released? It looks amazing! And very fitting with the DC-3 print in the background

[@TimMcClure]

Yeassssss this is amazing. Such a cool piece of glider history

[@litterbug4023]

@FliteTest I have a design using a Arduino Nano that lets you plug USB contollers in and map them to channels on the trainer port of a TX. Think a full yolk, pedals, flight sticks, ETC. Will bring it up to Edgewater soon....

[@animalanimal7939]

Ok gold medal. That is truly amazing

[@MarkMarvin1983]

I love the FPV Flights

[@CraigLYoung]

My Dad was a Glider Artillerman. After he completed Glider school they set his full class to Airborne school. I once asked him what those gliders were like. He told me they didn't glide, just fell a little softer.

[@rogerrabbit80]

"That's not flying, it's falling with style!"

[@CraigLYoung]

@@rogerrabbit80: No more like a controlled crash.

[@garrygilbert4635]

Awesome video! So.... your going to make the Waco available?

[@davidkettell6236]

great video guys , i wish we could see more sea planes

[@fredvaux9391]

My Great Uncle flew the glider in the attacks on Pegasus Bridge! You should do like a scenario kind of thing where there's an objective/challenge to attack a bridge, that would be epic!!!

[@cynicalrabbit915]

Can't wait to see FPV chair 2.0.!!! 😃😃😃😃😃😃😃

[@rogerrabbit80]

Next, try doing the glider pickup the way they did for a number of them - a loop of line suspended between two poles, and a hook and line on the pickup plane.

[@taildraggersunion3671]

They did that with a baby on a sky hook

[@reesewawarosky1058]

Well here's the next upgrade to attempt. First is to put a little bubble compass that can be used for flying. Second is to put some camera control for looking left and right. That would take your chair over the top. JTOTB

[@FrequentFlyerRC]

That was AWESOME and the earth is definitely FLAT 😜👍🏿

[@CalebT_RC]

Is it possible you could do speedbuilds kits for both of those planes cause it looks fun you could do something with your buddy’s

[@FliteTest]

They both will be speed build kits at the end of this series. :)

[@dinoplays1019]

@@FliteTest that is going to be so cool! Me and my buddy love avation now maybe we could fly these airplanes together !

[@CalebT_RC]

@@FliteTest sweet

[@Keon_MkIX]

2:01 that stayed up way longer than I was expecting

[@tay802hall]

That looks so fun to do!!!

[@cuban9splat]

How many paratroopers can you launch from the glider at altitude? Great video. Thank you!

[@realozark2349]

If you do a Kingfisher, you could even do the air-dropped torpedo!!

[@utoobuser206]

Xcellnt...now motorize the glider. Love this stuff guys!

[@hayabusapower9243]

Glider needs the camera on the end of the nose, nearly couldn’t see the tow plane in some shots, but excellent, loved every minute of it.

[@josephg2858]

If the crew could; Would it be a good idea to build a plane like the Dauntless and put a second camera in the back facing the tail. And then do another battle like you did with the ME-262 and the P-51 Mustang??

[@davegrove795]

Yes! More troop drops!

[@賀懷質]

Could you guys built more Japanese aircraft? They got some very interesting designs during WWII than you guys might think. Like Shiden, Raiden , Ki-61 or even Ouka are interesting concepts that you could make out of. Please try out them if you could.

[@ronaldharris6569]

You guys are on to something with that glider chair combo,set up a bunch at flight fest I guarantee people are going to line up for a turn.you are going to need a fuel powered tow plane to keep up with the demand

[@Firebird356]

Glides like a flat screen television, just like the real ones :)

[@OhighOSkater]

You guys are great. I’d love to come out and fly a plane with you guys sometime

[@lennonrook659]

Could u make an FT Ekranoplan or a three-channel stem build kit please.

[@ShockeWulf190]

Hey flite test I've been a fan for over two years I love your videos!

[@clintharris1898]

Y'all should get a old mobility scooter and turn it into a FPV cockpit/simulator!

[@richardgreenleaf3259]

Definately go bigger on both. I wanna see what I saw with the Me-262 vs. P-51 dogfight you guys did. That being believing for a few seconds that I could be looking at the real thing in flight.

[@pestypester7510]

Thank you for pronouncing Waco properly!

[@kcaskmelater5079]

Awesome video but I have a challenge for you pertaining to these to aircraft. See if you can load, fly, land, and discharge a scale rc jeep

[@SkyclanRC]

Looks like glider does't want to come down 😂!!

[@TheMrmikie]

Next hopefully is the Messerschmitt Me 323 Gigant please be epic to see

[@nub_army4664]

yo you guys should add like motors to the bottom of the new FPV chair as well as fans and water etc so it feels like a 4d ride sorta thing.

[@fooman2108]

When they let the specifications for the first gliders for the U.S. Army it was discovered that all the know full scale aircraft manufacturers were FULL UP building aircraft. So the Army thought about the skills necessary to build gliders, sewing canvas, basic carpentry, and the ability to bend and weld tubing. When they checked the vendors available that had some or all of those skills it was discovered the two that had the availability to fulfill the requirements were a REFRIGERATOR manufacturer, and a CASKET manufacturer (neither of these things are known for their ability to glide!!!!). Legend had it that Douglas designed the C-47, then the Army/USAF taught them how to OVER LOAD it! In Vietnam a lot of Goonies came up on airframe overhaul milestones and it was discovered that some had HALF A TON OF COAL DUST THAT HAD FILTERED THROUGH INTO THE BOTTOM OF THE AIRCRAFT FROM THE FLOORBOARDS HAULING IT INTO BERLIN DURING THE AIR-LIFT! Which means that those aircraft may have been flying over-gross loading for a DECADE!!!!

[@HDCairnsAviation]

takes toy gliders to a whole new level

[@No1sonuk]

5:36 "Invasion stripes" weren't masked to be precise at the time - they were hand-painted in a rush. My Granddad was RAF ground crew during WW2 - he spent all night painting the stripes on the aircraft.

[@mosermarcel1970]

The glider looks like a british model named Horsa. This model was made for the Invasion in France (D-Day) and some Raids in Germany.

[@Rowan407]

Yeah it is a Horsa

[@sablatnic8030]

I see a Murican Waco

[@daxdadog]

The Horsa was almost 20 feet longer than the Waco. The Horsa's wing was mounted almost at the midpoint of the fuselage, while the Waco's was mounted about a third of the way back on the fuselage. This one is definitely a Waco.

[@Rowan407]

@@daxdadog ah ok 🤣🤣 I got that ridiculously wrong 🤣

[@sharonwitt4291]

You guys should make a follow up themed Verta bird

[@spreadeagled5654]

Cool! Very imaginative! 👍

[@yashnebhwani9278]

2:36 Dude you are one of the guys now lol

[@hugohedlund8075]

Cool video but Can you guys do the J35 Draken some day?

[@silasmarner7586]

Great video, guys!

[@reggiecard2918]

My Father also flew the troop gliders during the invasion of Normandie. Then went on to fly many missions of the Berlin Airlift. Is that C47 going to be available soon?

[@yuuzyerbrejn9603]

I hope to see you drop a stick of GI Joe paratroops from the oversized version of the C-47, while towing, releasing and landing a WACO with a GI Joe in a Jeep!! But that's just me... ;-)

[@slingshotrc4634]

So cool! I want and I'm sad that I'll miss FF this year. I so want to tow and be towed.

[@Mr_Plague_Dr.]

Could you guys build a HE162? Possibly do a dogfight with it as well?

[@skybugproductions7527]

I love flying FPV low to the ground, under tree limbs, across fields...up high, straight down at 90mph. It’ll wake you up.

[@johboh]

Is there any 360 cameras for FPV? VR headset and that chair would be amazing 😊

[@clydesdale5512]

I love the Waco CG-4