Little Plane BIG Bombs!!! FT Tubby B-17 - Will it Drop?

[@SamuelVega-r4u]

First off im a huge fan (been watching 2013). ok so I told my school about you guys, then the bought a bunch of easy gliders for us to build then they called you AND we are going on a field trip to flite test on the 12th or 13th! see yall then and cant wait for flite fest again

[@joehoughton11]

You need to add the whistle sound from nerf howler to the tubby bomb be cool for a added sound effect

[@FliteTest]

That’s an awesome idea!

[@alexhedquist]

Surely you could design a whistle into the bomb print. A short travel plunger could be implemented to get the “poof” of powder on impact.

[@marlobreding7402]

You should shop the B-17 or some version of it to the USFS they using pong ball filled with a combustible mixture to start back fires to create a barrier to the 🔥 .

[@andrewwadas2180]

@@FliteTestincorporate an accordion baffle into tubby bubby bomb and the whistle effect design. It will let the bomb temporarily crush and force out whatever innards U choose. The whistle sound is also the best idea and adds to the suspense and excitement. Apologize if already said. I haven’t read all the responses.

[@el_es]

that would make them sound like the ww2 stuka b0/\/\b3r? urm... how about think about this ;)

[@CharlieRice-eq5hb]

Drop little parachute Army guys.

[@joehoughton11]

@@CharlieRice-eq5hb that be a cool idea to do

[@HughMessenger]

100% this!

[@harvinscreates5973]

Yeah!!

[@LengüeniGüsto]

Omg yes

[@refuse2lose1985]

Great to see FT still around and pushing the hobby!

[@Ms09281]

I wonder. For the bomb make like a air pocket in the front, so that when it hits the ground gravity will force the air backwards thought a narrow opening( like a ball nozzle) and blow the powder out the back. So basically a Large pipet. Amazing plane and video!

[@frankachee]

that was what they tried to do.

[@FarmerFpv]

0:05 That is the most adorable little puppy! I would probably cry holding it. lol

[@FliteTest]

Thank you and guess what it's name is ... MAVERICK!!!

[@rconger24]

​@FliteTest Everyone loves when Snoopy flys !

[@josephhodges2409]

Guys this was a great video first time viewer, I don’t know how to do this ,make the bomb with a screw in nose piece, i have seen on air soft games they have co2 hand grenade, maybe you can use something like that mechanism that pop the co tube when it hits the ground, thanks for great video

[@gryfandjane]

Our local Commemorative Air Force wing has an annual open house, where they drop pumpkins out of their B-25. You could easily drop a small pumpkin out of your B-17. 😊

[@surlyogre1476]

...Or a handful of mellocreme pumpkins... think candy corn, should be easy to find this time of year.

[@flyguyeddy]

Oh man, this would be awesome out of the bomb bay of a large scale b36!

[@billverine765]

You guys have the best job in the world. Being able to do what you love every day is a rare thing in life. Love these types of videos and projects, keep them coming.

[@alcmann]

Pretty cool to see your designs come to life. Pretty innovative. Make a good candy dropper for a halloween party

[@scottdahl1938]

A egg tossing contest went off predictably when a multiple bar picnic was held at the lakefront by Wellington in Chicago during the late 70's. Dale, the owner of the Old English Pub, showed how wonderful his arm was with some he pitched higher than the old trees there. One party animal was hit in the head. Another was a sun bather who got hit in a compromising place that I would not have believed had happened if I didn't witness it. If we only had a couple planes like that.

[@mtacoustic1]

Back in the 70's, I designed and built a nine-ft R/C with a bomb bay big enough to hold and drop 2 ltr plastic bottles of water. When they hit, the water would virtually disappear, leaving scraps of extremely stretched plastic behind. This was done in the desert; anyplace else would be too hazardous.

[@walk4718]

You guys are having just too much fun🤩

[@Davyorr]

May I suggest a tube inside the bomb with holes around the front end and a piston of sorts in the rear end. Talc would fill around the tube and on impact the piston would force air from the front of the tube displacing the talc out the rear. Maybe even create some extra vents between the fins of the bomb for a better spread of the talc.

[@kraigson]

With the eggs, they were shelling the field...

[@flyboyb29]

you should put in two live feed cameras, one for the pilot and one for the bombardier, and also put in two led panels for the front windows to make them look like eyes

[@mikedimaio1237]

You guys nailed it, great job.

[@JinKee]

15:39 "I'll try spinning that's a good trick."

[@DinJaevel]

Take a small balloon fill it up to breaking point. Ad a pin, to the inside front of the bomb. Cover the pin with foam. Not to much you want the pin to puncture the balloon at impact. Then you put your baking soda, baby powder, flour or what ever you wish In a tube, toilet roll between the balloon and the flap. Impact, pop goes the balloon and all that air needs somewhere to go, the flap being the only way.

[@MooseBme]

GREAT humor, testing and FLYING THANKS!

[@daleheun7222]

Now add support tubby fighters P47s P51 or an A36

[@Butcher339]

Awesome! (Painting the bomb to make it look like mini-nuke from fallout would be fun to see.)

[@jammer2isme]

How to egg your neighbors from 500ft. OR... glitter or confetti drops, LED lights or glowsticks on parachutes or ribbons for night time fun, maybe some paper helicopters? a scaled up giant one would definitely carry a pumpkin for Halloween drops.... or a jack-o-lantern with a strobe in it on a parachute?

[@timaidley7801]

It would be cool to put a little chute in the bottom of the bomb bay so that only one golf ball could come out at once, so that they get released sequentially, rather than all at once.

[@RaraSVT]

Love it! Already have mine but haven't started the build yet. I'm a little concerned about tearing off the bomb bay doors landing on my grass field. I think I want to look into designing an open/close mechanism for the doors.

[@kbjerke]

Looks like lots of fun!!

[@danieljones7843]

Jericho’s trumpet

[@YajaRedeohcs-ej8mk]

You know its a good day when flite test uploads!

[@FliteTest]

That means the world to us!!!

[@warrenashley7201]

I used to drop a talc bomb that split in half on impact, it made a awesome poof on impact, I also took a 10 paint ball refill tube and put a door over the opening that a servo slid back and let the balls fall out the bottom of the plane

[@aaronbyrd8428]

You could use a soft bubble nose to push air thru it with something like a big primer bubble on small gas engines. Weedeater, lawnmower etc.

[@ZwilnikSF]

Fill the bomb bay with Holi-Powder. It would make a pretty awesome trail. Alternately tweak the bomb bay to be watertight with a valve instead of doors and make it a water bomber!

[@Amygameing]

The way you use jaw breakers is genius

[@JacksonRhudy]

The puppy at the start in the plane reminded me of the one scene from the live action Scooby doo movie where scrappy doo pops out and yells “Puppy power!!!”

[@FliteTest]

😂😂😂

[@Andronicus1234Rovarino]

Most funny and cool plane I’ve ever seen

[@steves9130]

Jealous of those paint jobs. As smooth as cake icing. Great job guys- can you do another paint along video?

[@davidrivero7943]

Worthy of a Quarter teaspoon of 1F & a 209 shotgun primer, common nail & chambered in a carboard tube . Big boom , plently White smoke . Rotten egg smell a plus . ( Your results may vary. )

[@jarekmace1536]

Maybe look at a pull rope system on a linear actuator to close the doors after the drop. Also, put a carton or something inside the bay and gradually fill with sand to find both the flight load limit and the doors load limit.

[@Henryhurry]

There are something interesting at 4:24. (behind the back)

[@hughpolack1482]

@@Henryhurry yeah, I noticed it also 😁

[@johnsteinholm7968]

A balloon is very low PSI and if anything cushioned the landing for the powder. I suggest making the nose of the bomb soft enough to deform and turn the device into a puffer. Use the force of the landing to push a larger volume of air through a narrower tube to accelerate, with a cup at the back of the bomb, where you place the powder. Upon landing, the puffed air is channeled through the bottom of the cup, expelling the powder. Put a little paper on the bottom of the cup to keep the powder from falling into the air chamber in the nose. Maybe you can even add something at the tail end of the bomb that helps distribute the expelled powder in a more realistic manner. If the puffer isn't powerful enough, but seems to be working, add some extra weight, or change the amount of powder or try different sized blow-tubes.

[@johnsteinholm7968]

Actually, if you forget about the tube and just have a hole in the bottom of the cup in the rear, it might work just as well or better, and would be easier to test nozzle hole sizes, because you could start with a smaller hole and then increase using drill bits instead of 3D printing different sized tubes. Also, the single hole might work great, but perhaps multiple smaller holes would be better. Or perhaps one hole but with a flat disk at the bottom of the cup that forces the air into the corners of the cup and might really clear the powder out most efficiently, and should create turbulence that might help stir up the powder/air mixture better as it's ejected.

[@johnsteinholm7968]

If you cover the bottom of the cup with a single piece of paper, it might tend to eject the powder in a clump. If you use a bunch of little pieces of paper, or better yet, some crushed, dried leaves collected on the property, it should let the air and powder mix better as it's ejected.

[@johnsteinholm7968]

If you add weight to increase the blowing power, it needs to be affixed behind the part of the bomb that is expected to deform and puff the air. You could also add weight to the nose to improve the center of gravity, but it won't increase the force applied to the puffer.

[@PatrickPriebe-ze1dh]

now I really want one of these

[@brandonb417]

Ok, did anyone notice the cool lookin' plane on the desk behind Dave when they were looking at the bomb? I hope that thing comes out soon.

[@joepellissier2091]

Drop water balloons again but fill up the bomb bay. Test the max weight that this plan can carry.

[@robambrose4199]

If the bomb was made of thinner or softer material, it would help push the powder out more when it hits the ground and compresses more.

[@mrsmith4662]

Very well made cartoon planes.

[@userTJ39780]

the gear popped off the silver B-17 just like my Retro Rockets every time!

[@FliteTest]

We went back and fixed that problem 😁

[@kevintaylor791]

OH! got another idea, tangential to the "bomb". If you add modern R/C telemetry... you have added 2 new dynamics to the classic egg drop contest in science class. First, a dimensional limit from the bomb bay. Second, the designer gets to choose how high/fast they want to drop their egg!

[@davessparetime83]

On the Rustoleum 2X if it doesn't dry quick enough just clear over it with 2X and it will make it dry fast. For the bomb just make the flap wider opening. Maybe make the bomb itself with thinner sidewalls. How about real thin sidewall with a big spring inside that will let the Bomb collapse. Maybe flexible dryer vent pipe with your nose and tail you have.

[@crashtestrc7213]

You should Revisit the guided bomb video, make a giant bomb that a friend can control, design it to fit In the XL. Version maybe do a contest with the whole flite crew to see who can get closer to the target?

[@FliteTest]

Love that idea!!! Maybe on the xl version. ;)

[@8da11en]

Or a mini b17 that flies out of the xl bay

[@stu9stu9stu]

Cleetus loves planes! Just sayin

[@dsbeatz1147]

How did you comment an hour before the video

[@JorgeLausell]

nurf rocket gatling gun? self igniting rockets? Nets? a bunch of gliders?

[@demotors070161]

You guys are absolutely the best!

[@FliteTest]

Thank you so much

[@timnixon2889]

Add this: FPV camera facing straight down, second person acts as "Bombadiere" see how fancy you can get by knowing altitude and airspeed 'calculate' when to drop

[@Robert-ni6ut]

Awesome flitetest can't wait to see the big version ❤

[@chrissugg968]

"You got chickens" I genuinely thought they were going to drop a live chicken.

[@GSpice2411]

To make the powder shoot out the back of the bomb, you need to decrease the interior volume on impact. A rubber or otherwise compressible nose should do it.

[@comandergold93]

You could always put Halloween candies in it and drop the Halloween candy as candy bombs

[@wezfelton2984]

Hi guys love this channel why not try a whole bomb bay load of fun snaps 👍🏻 keep up the good work

[@Andronicus1234Rovarino]

Can’t wait to get one

[@stephenbillings]

My idea's for some things to try with the big version. Several 12 inch balloons, filled with water. To make a big splash. Instead of the bombs, some small bags of flour. The snaps that look like small sticks, with a number taped together, so the ends are all level, should make a loud bang, if dropped on the runway..

[@FliteTest]

We are going to have to try those!!!! That’s gonna be so fun

[@FLITETEST_SUPER_FAN]

Also... congrats on hitting 2.15mil!!❤🎉🎉 I know it was a while ago already but I keep forgetting to say so

[@pezpengy9308]

a puppy in a tubby!!!! cutie overload!!!!!!

[@matthewhansknecht1656]

Fantastic!!!

[@FliteTest]

Glad you like it!

[@BobAlexander]

I know we'll see pumpkins being dropped on a target in the next one. Closest one wins pumpkin pie!

[@FliteTest]

That sounds both fun and delicious!!!

[@bigdatapimp]

4:13 i don't think that was the clip he was talking about...There is one that legit makes a poo when it falls and it is super funny 😂

[@hughpolack1482]

I'm bringing my FT Tubby B17 to Edgewater Saturday !

[@FliteTest]

Can’t wait to fly with you!

[@GunnyArtG]

maybe 3d print a bomb nosecone that would spray glue to a balloon filled with a mix of powder and air. Design a sharp protrusion on the edge so when it hits the ground inertia will cause the balloon burst.

[@michiganengineer8621]

Baseballs or softballs for the XL drop. Although you MIGHT be able to get one softball in the current small bomber.

[@dustinhanlin]

I thought for sure we'd see Coach Bombay show up.

[@stephencantbewrong8250]

Absolutely fantastic!

[@Vindictus747]

C02 cartrage with a plunger activation would do the trick i think.

[@michaelwarren4501]

The big version should drop a rc parachute man with a 360 cam on it.

[@francescobagnato9006]

you drop should drop snap pops

[@FliteTest]

That would sound so cool! How many do you think we could fit in there?

[@Bitmappy]

You could probably fit a couple of hundred if not more?

[@FLITETEST_SUPER_FAN]

Love it guy's, I would never miss a new video!❤❤❤❤❤❤❤❤❤

[@badaxelbrewski]

Need to design and make a tiny one with an EDF motor in it so it can be like Little Johnnie Jet from the old Tex Avery cartoon.

[@scotthumburg2512]

a plunger device, when the node compresses it pushes the powder out. Like a Caulk gun.

[@justfly60482]

Soften paint balls drop em.

[@anthonydavis2399]

And now your next challenge. Barnes Wallis Bouncing Bombs. Drop your bouncing bombs onto the water so they bounces into the target, just like the real Dambusters. Use FPS to line up the bomb sight and have a stack of foam bricks for the dam wall.

[@FliteTest]

Holy cow yes that would be so fun! Maybe use our B-25 to drop it?

[@douglasthecorgi2568]

I’d like to see you guys make a toony B-29 and then drop a rocket-propelled RC Bell X-1.

[@theprojecteers6692]

Drop things with parachutes!

[@GSG-lc5zm]

lol.. Mustang bomber looks good 👍

[@JorgeLausell]

An upside down pez dispenser? Push out a stack of quad drones? Smoke? Glitter? little igniting smoke bombs?

[@joehoughton11]

@@JorgeLausell I think they where going for the atom bomb effect lol

[@dobble-7364]

lol fill the tubby bomb with caesium and water separated by a thin membrane, and seal the bomb, separating the cavities. When it hits the ground the pressure will unseal the cavities and make it go boom

[@demetriusvasconcelos5866]

Congratulations, another beautiful plane in the collection of wonderful machines. ¿Is there any possibility of Tutor's plans being shared for free? Happy landings.

[@tarmlight6410]

Use the ufo for a Halloween decoration

[@deepwater5226]

Flying replicas of existing planes is one thing but turning them into odd looking toys is just strange. Maybe for Romper Room?

[@FreezyAbitKT7A]

whipper snappers/baby powder/rocks?

[@johnmorrison2628]

add a slotted door on the side of the bomb wall , it will flap open on impact

[@maxun1]

You need to offer this planes as a 3D printing planes, no only foam, no everyone has a big house, but we have printers.

[@daishinooni97]

You made the B-17 dropping the PE-8 5k bomb

[@TheTransformationBodySwap01]

A fun little plane to play with.

[@GaryClinton-d2i]

Lancer Tactical Airsoft M433 HEDP 40mm Dummy Grenades (Pack of 3)

[@Thisrdumb]

You guys should make some whistling bombs to drop out of your giant tubby bubby B-17!

[@FliteTest]

I wonder if we dissect a Nerf football and take out the whistle if that would work?

[@bernarddostie8892]

Stepahn is the best plaen thrower out there! ;-) Nice plane you have there!

[@28th_St_Air]

And he can sing 😊

[@FliteTest]

I totally agree!

[@Walking_Death]

Cut that bomb in half, 3D print a joiner ring that fits the internal diameter and glue in in one side, then the two halves can be pressed together but will split apart on impact.

[@sixcolors4226]

75% Potassium Nitrate 15% Charcoal 10% Sulfur

[@GavinHardle]

Just got a turbo timber evolution. First big plane I have ever had. Actually it gets here on Friday. Wondering if you could build one of those opening doors on it? I also have a slow ultra stick and it would be really cool to put some mods on it.

[@leospitz6541]

Make the bomb in two pieces that telescope one inside the other. One it would make it easy to load, and two when the bomb hits the ground it would compress length ways and spray out the contents.

[@aaronlillard3880]

Lets see a 40 ft version

[@ErewhonGB]

Love those 'planes.

[@FliteTest]

Thanks!!!