Maiden Flight of the Seagull Models Giant Scale Zero with EME60 AutoStart, Balsa ARF

[@rafaeltorres2886]

5 months to build 1,500.00$ you are the man way above my league keep up the good work.

[@hankdurrer5650]

Nice maiden but I didn't understand the initial "No Trim" remarks and then adding trim to both elevator and aileron. I gather the plane needed trim which is normal in most applications. Good job on the flight and using the flight modes, jeti flight modes are amazing. Thanks for all the good stuff you do for the RC community.

[@JustPlaneCrazy]

Initially it needed no trim until I started to reach cruise above half throttle. Compared to even many foam planes that need 10-20 clicks immediately following take off. In essence I could have flown this plane the whole time with never trimming and I think that speaks a good bit to quality. Thanks for asking and watching. It’s appreciated.

[@janmb]

Sweet maiden, good job! Please don't make the mistake of mixing throttle vs elevator. Flight modes with separate trimming is awesome and something to be encouraged on all models (preferably with a second or two delay between each), but throttle should always be kept completely out of that. If the model reacts in pitch when you adjust your throttle that indicates a CG problem, and not something to be attempted dialed out. Also remember to always hold your elevator stick in your stomach whenever taxiing a tail dragger - especially a warbird. Will save you propellers :D

[@JustPlaneCrazy]

Thanks for watching and all of the advice. Appreciated!

[@aerofly2]

Interesting to hear you say ‘no trim’ during climb out, as until you reach level flight you’d never be able to tell, hence adding trim after you reached level flight (albeit a very small amount 😉). Nice model and a very nice flight. Particularly liked the electric start!

[@JustPlaneCrazy]

Most of the time, I have done so many maidens planes really out of whack need a ton of elevator trim one way or another Esp during a climb out. This one felt great. Thanks for watching.

[@bgorbeene58]

Brendon...absolutely spectacular aircraft. First class job so jelly...

[@JustPlaneCrazy]

Thanks for the kind words and watching

[@williamluke5377]

You did a great job what a piece of art. Great Maiden.

[@JustPlaneCrazy]

Thanks. This plane has become my favorite in the fleet. Flys amazing

[@PhilBender612]

Nice maiden. Good looking zero and nice size. You really got to love the auto-start. So nice.

[@JustPlaneCrazy]

Thanks, appreciate the kind words.

[@easystar123]

Fantastic flight and fantastic looking warbird plane. Thanks for sharing this. I've never flown a Zero, but I'd love one of these.

[@DadsRCHangar]

Absolutely brilliant maiden, 2 clicks of trim. Great build👍🏻. Really great series.

[@JustPlaneCrazy]

Thank you for the kind words and watching.

[@-cmafia-7745]

Brenden looks amazing, your work and attention to detail top notch! 👊👍

[@JustPlaneCrazy]

5 flights in now. Sooo awesome

[@apriliaguy4life198]

Looks great! Awesome maiden. Congrats! Can’t wait to get mine done.

[@JustPlaneCrazy]

Good luck. If you need anything reach out

[@mattdean8136]

Nice flight mate. It looks amazing with the weathering and extra detail.

[@JustPlaneCrazy]

Thank you and thanks for watching

[@jasonrice8353]

Wow what a great flight. See you soon.

[@JustPlaneCrazy]

Thanks. For sure see u soooon

[@normg2242]

Congratulations! Awesome maiden flight!

[@JustPlaneCrazy]

Thanks. It is an awesome flying plane for sure. Paired with a jeti radio it feels like your landing a trainer

[@2erc22]

Fantastic looking zero! Great job 👍

[@JustPlaneCrazy]

Thank you. Much appreciated.

[@flyinryanmoto2640]

Amazing job! Looking forward to seeing it fly

[@JustPlaneCrazy]

Thanks for watching Ryan.

[@IceMan2035]

Nice Zero my 3rd favorite plane. Great job

[@JustPlaneCrazy]

Thanks for watching

[@djmoosecom]

Great job! Beautiful work! I loved the trimming explanation with the flight modes.

[@PfalzD3]

The Zero is a fantastic plane

[@JustPlaneCrazy]

One of my favorites for sure. Flys like it’s on rails

[@PfalzD3]

@@JustPlaneCrazy I have the FMS Zero. It Flies the same way. Amazing.

[@hamiltonshangar]

Damn man hell of a great job all the way around! No flames on the bomb drop but I’ll take it. 👍🏽

[@JustPlaneCrazy]

Couldn’t even see it, it was sooo far off. Lol. Oh well improvement needed

[@chrisjordan2190]

I'm down to the last few details on my Seagull Zero. Hoping to maiden within the next 2 weeks. Your build videos have been invaluable, THANK YOU! Question: For the inevitable repair, where can I purchase a roll of the white covering for this plane? Do you know what brand and/or part number it is?

[@JustPlaneCrazy]

I believe this is Oracover

[@johnlangston4963]

Hello Question how high up will this fly. And how far out can it fly. Enjoyed your post happy 😊 it work out for this video

[@JustPlaneCrazy]

You can fly as far as you can see. Height is really unlimited but we try and stay below 400 ft

[@paulshank5149]

I am so jealous right now !

[@JustPlaneCrazy]

The ultimate compliment. Thank u for watching, don’t forget to share

[@JJ-jt4ji]

Nice vid, I love zeros. I have the fms 34" ws foamie.

[@JustPlaneCrazy]

Thanks. For sure the fms one is cool.

[@joaquinperez959]

What a great model!!!😁🙂😄😀😃🤗

[@JustPlaneCrazy]

Ty. A lot of work but sooo worth it

[@peterdellas3138]

Really great job.

[@JustPlaneCrazy]

Thanks for watching. Appreciated 😝😜🤪

[@jacksonrcaviation]

Super cool my friend 😎

[@JustPlaneCrazy]

Thanks. Super happy to have this one completed. It flys awesome

[@jorgemartineziquierdo8251]

Gran trabajo, espectacular, Felicitaciones desde Spain

[@chrismitchell5260]

Awsome video...great job

[@JustPlaneCrazy]

Thanks for watching Chris

[@rjsoukup3283]

What happened to the blue fluoro silicone tubing?

[@JustPlaneCrazy]

It swelled up and split. Fairly quickly too

[@jeromedzk]

Fantastic flight. Is the wing in one part or in two?

[@JustPlaneCrazy]

It’s typically a two piece. I made it one. Easier for me to transport.

[@stevehaas7138]

What are you getting for rpms with the 22 x 10 3 blade with the EME 60cc

[@JustPlaneCrazy]

I don’t remember exactly. The next time I take it out I will check and get back to you

[@lawrencewilliams1477]

TOTALLY AMAZING SO MUCH GRUNT ITS SCARY FUN PRICELESS ENJOYABLE

[@ArthurRC]

Awesome awesome 🤩 congrats buddy

[@JustPlaneCrazy]

Thanks. It’s been a large project for sure and well worth it

[@ArthurRC]

@@JustPlaneCrazy yes completely 👌🏻 well done

[@michaellipousky9143]

Cool beans!! 👍🍻

[@JustPlaneCrazy]

Thanks for watching bro

[@teamfutabaspeedfresh8339]

I just flew my new Seagull models Giant P-47 Thunderbolt razor back with same motor like yours EME 60 with auto start baby it’s fast too it’s a powerful engine. If it fully broke in my plane will go 130mph

[@JustPlaneCrazy]

Sweet🤩

[@teamfutabaspeedfresh8339]

@@JustPlaneCrazy the EME 60 baby with auto start I’ve been looking for that remote control airplanes with electric start for 22 years

[@teamfutabaspeedfresh8339]

@@JustPlaneCrazy next plane is the zero like yours

[@WickedMoto]

llettttssssssss goooo congrats!!

[@JustPlaneCrazy]

Thank u

[@Didi-dd7xt]

Nice maiden. What engine size do you have onboard ?

[@JustPlaneCrazy]

It’s an eme60 with auto start. Check out www.Gator-rc.com for all products. The links are also listed in the video description

[@driverman8615]

Very cool!! one

[@JustPlaneCrazy]

My favorite plane from Gator Rc by far. Love this thing

[@jakel1747]

That look nice

[@JustPlaneCrazy]

Thanks. It’s been a lot of work

[@tennriverluver3534]

I don't think any Zeros lasted long enough to get that weather lol

[@JustPlaneCrazy]

Lol. Good point

[@normg2242]

Just wondering - if you crash a Zero, is that considered "scale flight"? ...lol

[@emanuelmota7217]

Only if you hit a carrier.

[@JustPlaneCrazy]

Lol

[@JustPlaneCrazy]

Lol nice

[@emanuelmota7217]

You talked a lot - but we still don't know what prop was used.

[@JustPlaneCrazy]

My bad. It’s a falcon 3 blade 22x10

[@emanuelmota7217]

@@JustPlaneCrazy Thanks. The plane moves nicely.

[@JustPlaneCrazy]

I am very happy with everything about it. I have a friend with a dle 55 and he runs a two blade. It’s substantially faster but again I like the looks on mine better

[@emanuelmota7217]

@@JustPlaneCrazy I'm thinking of putting an EME60 into an 86" P51 I picked up from someone (to replace the DA50). He glassed it, so it's a bit heavy, and I like speed. So I'm gonna try the EME60 and either a 23x10 CF or a 22x12 Xoar. I'm new to warbirds so this is all a bit exciting.

[@JustPlaneCrazy]

For sure. Sounds sweet. If u think AutoStart would fit I love mine. Gator RC is the go to

[@jeffs7915]

No trim? 2 right, 3 down? It's no shame, to need trim. And no accomplishment if you don't, you didn't build the frame in any case. If CG correctly, forward and laterally it should be good.

[@JustPlaneCrazy]

Unfortunately that’s not the case. I had to rebuild the tail in order to make it fit. So the maiden flight was a good example of how using laser to align even an arf tail is important.

[@davidfalgout7304]

lol... hit thumbs down twice! I wonder how many realize that remove the vote?

[@JustPlaneCrazy]

Right

[@crashalexander7232]

engine is sputtering and missing ....."runs good" ....lol

[@JustPlaneCrazy]

It has yet to stall, shut off or dead stick. Yeah, it Ran like an unbroken in engine should.

[@crashalexander7232]

@@JustPlaneCrazy nah ....its not right ...never had one sputter and miss like that unless something was loose on ignition or plug cap etc...if my engine sputters or misses I land and figure it out.

[@JustPlaneCrazy]

@@crashalexander7232 or you leave a new engine a little rich for breakin. It’s ok. I don’t know what I am doing!

[@crashalexander7232]

@@JustPlaneCrazy that was ignition sputter not carb...lol its ok we all learn something new each season dont be embarrassed i have been a 2 cycle mechanic for 25 years...ck your ignition components spark plug cap is loose....?