Fokker Dr1 Dual View - Aerobatics

[@xXE4GLEyEXx]

others have big loud cars, fast bikes, fancy boats... but you sir have the best aircraft in the entire world!

[@guntherachterhof4876]

@Cavemanhead Dr1 Me too

[@tizcoloko]

Elon has rockets.

[@yl9154]

I love the rear view at the end, after the landing, where we see all the "rudder work" and get an appreciation of the skills required to handle such a plane. Thank you!

[@mikearakelian6368]

Imagine a rotary engine and gyroscope forces...understand these a/c could skid turn yo enguage other ac...oh,no brakes on landing...grass strips best

[@donovanmurphy]

Thanks. Now I just have to learn to fly, hit the lotto, buy one, and paint it red...

[@jimmytiler5522]

I must say i felt it as if i were flying her even in me stomach on the loops,god job well done mate!

[@pilotsmodels7885]

Awesome flight and aerobatics, sir!

[@davidknight114]

Let's do it again! But let's chase a camel or a pup ! Lol

[@stephenfestus9268]

Wow...That was so cool to see. Since I was a kid, and building these airplanes as models, I've wondered what it was like to actually fly in one. One thing you don't realize how exposed the pilots were....Grass roots flying at it's best...Thanks for an awesome video.

[@cratecruncher4974]

Very cool video. I'd read this plan design was all about maneuverability over speed. I'd heard the ailerons being so high above roll center had a noticeable pendulum effect which I think I can see in the tail as the pilot banks to each side at 3:48. Notice the entire fuselage appears to swing back and forth beneath the upper wing like a pendulum. Ground handling seems uncharacteristically excellent for a Fokker Dr1. Maybe longer tail length to accommodate a modern engine weight? Steerable tail skid?

[@KG72]

👍. What plans your Fokker was built from? Few years ago I asked Michael Carson for his plans but was not willing to sell them.

[@ericf4104]

How do you even come across these planes anymore? I'm sure they're not originals from the early 1900's, so are they custom built or something? Judging by the materials it couldn't be too hard to make reproductions

[@ChristinanathanWesterfie-pr4jj]

If ya wanna practice manuvers or try your hand at WWI multiplayer air combat in one of these, there's an app for that now! Cheers!!

[@tomdelia]

Amazing, so cool. The one plane I’ve never flown but would like too.

[@davidholmgren659]

Free as a bird! Nice flying, great airplane.

[@BaronvonBavert]

Awesome Video, Herr Baron !!

[@equalopportunityoffender6732]

Thanks for the flight !

[@gmccord1970]

The DR one has always been my favorite. Can a 6 foot 4 270 pound fit in it?

[@knightsofthesky]

It would depend on how your plane is built. On mine, with the 80 Rhone, a 245 lb person would put the CG at 45% MAC, which is quite far aft. There are however, no established CG limits for Fokker Dr.1s...so as long as you dont mind be a test pilot of the first order, you can always give it a shot!

[@Scav16]

Sorry if this is an insulting question but is this a real dr1 or a scale replical? Also if it is a replica was it a kit?

[@knightsofthesky]

Not at all offensive! There are no "real" Dr1s left in the world. Probably the most accurate replica is that of Mikael Carlson. The Dr1 in my video is a very nice build (not by me) and will soon be Le Rhone powered. The basic plans used in this build were created by Ron Sands. Pretty much every piece was hand made. My hat is off to anyone who builds one of these!

[@Scav16]

Chill31000 thanks a lot!

[@mrvoyagerm]

I really like the fact that this airplane is extremely stout, solid as a rock throughout your entire aerobatic routine. That has to say something about the design and construction of course, oh and the builder. Fantastic airplane and with a modern (sorta) radial you have reliability and a stunning aircraft! Hard to beat that combination. A real head turner. Thanks for posting.

[@knightsofthesky]

Thanks! It now has a WWI Le Rhone rotary engine, but it did not when I made this video. I will make a new one now that the rotary engine is one it.

[@waynepurcell6058]

@@knightsofthesky Please do. The rotary engine introduces a whole dynamic that has to be insane to deal with.

[@johngibons6051]

you'lucky bastard, fine aerobatics.

[@jensahlers]

Starker Film.

[@johnburrows1179]

Always been my dream to fly in one of these

[@knightsofthesky]

Chase it down! You won't regret it!

[@Dryjo1]

Wish I was there - beautiful!

[@wingnutzster]

Where is this and what are the details of the machine? This is indeed a rare privilege thank you so much!

[@knightsofthesky]

Darren-Edward Oneill It is in Georgia in the United States. I'm happy you enjoyed it!

[@tjm7275]

How I never saw this video before is beyond me but you just made my morning Chill... I just bought the Sands plans so if you have a web site or email I’d love to maybe pick your brain... even if you didn’t build her I still have some questions... if of course you don’t mind and have time... I subscribed too!! Great video bud

[@knightsofthesky]

[e-mail] Thanks! Feel free to drop me a line! Best of luck with your build!

[@tjm7275]

Chill31000 not sure how to find your email... if you have time email me because I’d love to pick your brain when you have time... thanks bud... Tim

[@jamesroseby3823]

Thanks for posting. Lovely gentlemanly aerobatics. Is the paint scheme a homage to a particular ace?

[@knightsofthesky]

Thank you, the paint is historical fiction.

[@jamesroseby3823]

@@knightsofthesky Thank you for your reply. How fortunate you are to have your own Dreidecker and field from which to launch. Blue skies to you always. Thanks for your videos....

[@danielburgess7785]

Was hoping for an Immelman. Still a very good time machine.

[@knightsofthesky]

Daniel Burgess an Immelmann in the modern sense of the maneuver is impossible in this plane. In WWI, the Immelmann turn was more like a win over than anything else.

[@danielburgess7785]

www.google.com/search?q=ww1+Immelman+maneuver&tbm=isch&tbo=u&source=univ&sa=X&ved=0ahUKEwjD6fjyjarcAhXIMd8KHaQlDLoQsAQIPg&biw=1279&bih=648 There appears to be no consensus.

[@sergeyma]

Класс!!!👍

[@craigpennington1251]

Sir, you just made my month ! Thank you ever so much! Outstanding!

[@ceegeemar]

Nice flying Chill !

[@knightsofthesky]

This is a custom built airplane based upon Ron Sands Fokker Dr1 plans. Sorry for the slow reply!

[@mikearakelian6368]

Yes, aerobatics nice n slow... Rather in one of these... Never eat before flight...