Making 50 Engined RC Airplane (30 ft Wingspan)

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[@PeterSripol]

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[@thatonelonelyguy6816]

Yes

[@moumenker5331]

F chain 👇

[@landontucker8404]

So a government drone?

[@FLyR9]

man this is too awesome try a bigger working model THAT'S freakin epic

[@procrastinatingcartoonstm5130]

cool

[@PlasmaChannel]

You know, for as large as that plane was, it crashed with dignity.

[@jaredf6205]

It was definitely a success for the situation.

[@SolarWebsite]

That dignity ended around 16:31 though 😁

[@cosmorito961]

Looks like J is the fan of aerodynamics

[@WingofTech]

To be honest, if the tail held a bit more firm (and had a little less nose weight) it might have gone across the field. :] Edit: this was before I saw the second takeoff lol

[@sashafleming9757]

@@WingofTech well u nailed it

[@slingshotrc4634]

The plane was cool, but I really admire the planning and administration of all the worker bees.

[@cooperthompson4850]

Worker be #25 reporting for duty

[@rhysdavis2852]

At ease, we were more than willing. Unfortunately I was busy building my own planes and was only around to help for a hour or two in total.

[@jonathansanchez319]

Amazing work 🤩

[@rolerinox1344]

U damm right

[@sopha402]

@@cooperthompson4850 worker bee #10390 ready for duty

[@HowMoneyWorks]

I'm amazed at how light these things are when they look so massive

[@speedy01247]

Reminds me of the picture of army soldiers lifting a tank during WW2 (it was a rubber fake meant to deceive the Axis)

[@Psilomuscimol]

Foam and cardboard are not very dense. Get a giant bag of packing peanuts and you will be able to quantify it better, not the same but it will give an idea of how light something big can be

[@Weisz]

Sick project man! Love seeing big community builds like this :D

[@damncat2793]

Oh hello there

[@RedSKULLMCWasHome]

@@damncat2793 yessirr

[@Project-Air]

I would have been so stressed with those take offs, and probably during the entire build 😂

[@euanseaman1774]

Love Ur vids

[@Jimminy-Crickets]

@@Noah-lj2sg Can you read correctly? Euan or RR REIN would not have replied to ProjectAir's comment if they did not care. If you didn't care, you would have not replied either.

[@bertie1234]

@ProjectAir I love your videos!!

[@Aviator224]

Awesome Vids!

[@diegoarpino2080]

Great. Now build an ultralight with 50 engines.

[@SweetStickmann]

Diego, this suggestion will rain terror on Peter’s brain. By the time he’s finished, all but one brain cell will be left!

[@cubie3835]

I feel like this is something he could pull off

[@GrimReaping]

The next generation ultralight, brought to you by Peter Sripol, The Ultra Heavy.

[@mtmcommunity]

@@GrimReaping he can use tiny motors

[@whatelseison8970]

@@mtmcommunity He should try to lift himself off the ground with like 1000 tiny woops

[@nathanmonahan6157]

I would like to see you revisit this. I know you did a lot of this on site, would like to see how much better it could be if you built it in sections at home and only had to attach the wings and tail at the event. Awesome project, looks like everyone had a blast.

[@dalefarnsworth1349]

I love how you inspire kids to use their time being creative. Unfortunately many schools aren’t competent as you. Thanks from a former 1979 member of the Bangkok Flying Club.

[@samuelstuff4557]

I love how he cuts between shots during the sponsorship so he doesn’t actually have to set up the solar bike

[@daboss8870]

yes lol

[@buzzygaming7667]

context?

[@buzzygaming7667]

Oh

[@DonDegidio]

Hi Peter, It did fly, so give yourself a pat on the back. If you are contemplating a 100 motor plane, make it a biplane. The interplane struts should help keep the wings from warping.

[@spindash64]

That, or it would be better to use some more wooden construction. It wouldn't need to be super fancy, and not even official aircraft grade spruce, it just needs something stiffer per ounce than standard foamboard: basically _any_ high quality wood can be used as reinforcement. Even something really heavy like a hard maple could likely allow the use of a smaller and lighter wingspar, and even something really squishy like Balsa could give a lot more stiffness without necessarily adding a ton of weight Technically, metal or composite would be helpful for the same reasons, but wood is cheaper, and WAY easier to assemble into complex shapes without expensive tools

[@jerichoclaveria8875]

Whoever is flying the camera drone has alot of skill

[@mute8s]

I know this comment is a bit late but hopefully you will see it Peter. Whenever I see your videos I always wish my dad was still alive to see them and this video was no different. Thank you for reminding me of the great times my father and I had with the aircraft industry. Keep up the good work!!!!!

[@Drizzle-ld2vl]

U should make a plane that flaps like a bird

[@BoredAmerican]

That would be so extremely difficult

[@EvanMoon]

My mom bought me a toy bird that it would flap his wings. This is at least 15 years ago but I’m trying to remember if it actually would lift off or not

[@BoredAmerican]

@Richard Pena Mendoza I don’t think it would even be possible

[@agasthyareddy9137]

@@BoredAmerican It already exists. But it would be nice to see Peter do his own take on this.

[@hanvyj2]

@@EvanMoon I had an elastic band powered bird toy when I was a kid and they flew great.

[@seanmanmark2]

We shall call him Icarus as his wings melted by the heat of the sun.

[@pitstoppete5359]

Get ready for The Icarus MK ii at next years event!!!

[@Moshington]

Yeah totally. Icarus should be the next iteration. Dream to fly closer to the sun

[@kelzuya]

Careful Icarus.

[@chrisball7335]

Leaves without wings

[@the-real-sachin]

I really enjoyed this build and the flight! Was smiling all the time it took off and flew! Amazing project!

[@terryou812]

Peter that's turned out to be a really good build definitely some factors that were tough to battle. I appreciate your determination you always make great inventions!!! Looking forward to seeing you again soon. It's very awesome you have all the volunteers to help out I'm sure they love being part of it.

[@sirfuzzybunny3889]

If you ever do this again, try having the engines in a push-pull configuration to save room on the wings and create less drag. Edit: Gotta love the giga chad in all caps

[@TheGermanDude]

that and a biplane so that you need even LESS wingspan

[@Porouskilldeathratio]

@@TheGermanDude better yet a triplane

[@dariuspierce3678]

Better yet a pentaplane

[@Nuovoswiss]

I'd say just go all pusher props. Putting that many puller props along the leading edge means most of the airflow over the wing would be turbulent.

[@Avetho]

@@dariuspierce3678 Nah Broseph, make them wings into _giant heckin' gridfins_

[@gabrielgerken789]

"Gigachad" the plane, lol. It flew like a manta ray.

[@bradruffalo]

Great teamwork and time management on this shotgun project! Super fun.

[@TralfazConstruction]

Amazing that it stayed aloft for as long as it did. Excellent footage too. Well done.

[@tallmansixfour]

Well done Peter. You top the chart every time! Those kids will never forget this August afternoon of a lifetime.

[@3deeguy]

Those kids will tell people they helped build a plane for Peter Sripol.

[@qigong1001]

Do 100 digits, BUT as a bi-Wing. Wires and lightweight struts… more stable.

[@ohno8589]

Mmmm biplane 😋

[@texas66]

Yes, it has to be a 100 motor biplane!!! Something that would defeat the dreaded Red Baron! Like Snoopy, your dog could fly it! Okay, too dangerous, I would never want to see your puppy get hurt but you could put a weighted analogue stuffed toy in it! Aerobatics would be required so differential thrust might help.

[@huseyinuguralacatli5064]

@@texas66 red baron's was triplane

[@texas66]

@@huseyinuguralacatli5064 Yes it was, but from the Peanuts comic strip Snoopy flew the Sopwith Camel. So if Snoopy had a Camel biplane with 100 motors, surely he could defeat the Red Baron. The idea of a 100 motor RC aeroplane seems comical to me (but it would be fun to see someone build and fly) and since Peter has a dog that is a wing walker why not make his dog the pilot? Since you mentioned it, a 100 motor triplane would be fun too!

[@SoulThunder]

Hey elons son I know you are the real one🦾

[@Warbird-Aviation]

thank you for this video. Im always amazed that if the size of rc model become larger than 4-5 meters its very difficult to bring them into the air. The structure has to be very strong, much stronger than with small size planes

[@BadMammothLife]

This is the first time I've come across one of your videos and I have to say that you sir are not only one heck of a KZbin creator but you know how to edit like a boss. Also, the ideas you come up with to make the camera shots makes even a random watcher click that subscribe button. You got my vote! Oh and your "About" page is perfectly said on what your goal is because your doing it. Keep up the good work.

[@michaelangiolo9370]

Thanks Peter for the awesome opportunity to work on this stupid but fun project and also thanks for those motors that you thought were burnt up even though they weren't 🌝

[@rcbinchicken]

Loved the video, but this comment made my day. Recycling for the win :D

[@joewalker8596]

Question when is the next tiny house video ? Really enjoyed the last one

[@BESTvsWORST-vx2dg]

+1

[@fatrambo73]

PeterSripol whatever you did you made lots of people smile, so it was a success.

[@907AlphaKilo]

I love that THIS is what you’ve been doing😂

[@EricRobb]

Awesome Project Peter! I'm glad I could be a part of it!

[@richb313]

Great job Peter and yes it flew. The discussion of wing warping though esoteric is familiar with many in the aviation community although for just the average person might be a bit technical. It is always good to see you mixing it up with the people from FliteTest.

[@blak4831]

So if I'm understanding correctly, because the Aileron is at the back edge of the wing, the upwards force not only provided a rolling torque about the fuselage, but also a twisting torque about the wing spars, pitching the leading edge down and creating a larger, downward force opposite the initial force from the aileron?

[@richb313]

@@blak4831 I have no idea but I like learning things no matter how isolated.

[@InformationAboutFlyingObjects]

You are a Humble Man. You are a intelligent. You are a Miracle. and in the last You are a Hero for All Plane Makers❤❤❤❤❤❤❤❤❤

[@megashooter]

I literally am not expecting it to fly very well. With just the size of props and engines. It wasn't even structurally sound. But never the less these are always amazing videos to watch.

[@megashooter]

Then low and behold my reaction when it does fly..... 👁👄👁

[@lostplshelp]

Hmm, really want some of those -ATF- FAA guy stickers now

[@sweetwaterLOGIC]

Of course it crashed as far as possible from your location for recovery. I’d like to see this build again with better materials.

[@Zappygunshot]

Well you know, better to walk to get to your plane than to run to avoid it eh

[@lawrencetalbot55]

Don't be disappointed with this flight, I think it went very well indeed!! Good video.

[@spittz3939]

I think that’s the most graceful crash I have ever seen!

[@thatrcguy8614]

You should make more custom RC boats!

[@ThePower1037]

Just watched that video, and I mustn't be the only one who got it recommended!

[@TitanTubs]

1:54 Toby awe ❤️ 🐶🐕‍🦺🐾

[@Frankestein01nl]

A very amazing project! Well done!

[@uterotourettes15]

Props to that drone operator as well

[@RC_Aviator]

"almost like a giant airplane crashing in real life" me: Isn't that what I just watched? awesome build peter! love the massive slow fliers. so cool looking. even if it is just for 60 seconds lol

[@whatilearnttoday5295]

1994 Fairchild Air Force Base B-52 went down the same way.

[@OverTheShenanigans]

Your drone camera guy is an absolute pro.

[@justicebarber9080]

Peter is my hero of diy Aviation.

[@RaimarLunardi]

The old wright bros trick, if it can't fly by itself, catapult it!

[@NicholasRehm]

And on that day, Peter learned about aeroelasticity :)

[@MuhammadDaudkhanTV100]

So super idea

[@Scratchingforcash]

It flew like the wind!! Congratulations 🎈🎊🍾🎉

[@grtfldan]

Peter could make a rock fly. Well done.

[@theHDRflightdeck]

Aileron Reversal (The ailerons actually twist the entire wing producing opposite roll effect)

[@Nuovoswiss]

I think pusher configuration is necessary with that motor/wing size ratio. Having all those small props as pullers basically meant most of the airflow over the wing was turbulent. On paper, that thing should have enough thrust to VTOL, switching to pusher props should achieve that.

[@donaldstewart9873]

That shot from the drone at the end was so good! 👍

[@celticsoldia]

This was an epic project with group effort.

[@pollyg562]

im super impressed, many of his friends on other channels have engineering degrees yet I've seen on many occasions during collabs these guys asking for Peters advice and deferring to him, I feel for Peters father when he does the maned planes I can see the worry on his face, but nothing but fun today

[@devinahudson]

Make a Biplane next. Shorter wings plus opportunities for additional strength via cross supports. Biplanes are how the original designs solved floppy wing syndrome! ;)

[@mileycirus9427]

For how quickly it was built I think it did wonderful.

[@ramr7051]

whoever's flying this drone is a piloting god

[@dfgaJK]

Was there no differential thrust setup to pull it out of the roll?

[@enley782]

i feel that he could have maybe used more rudder to pull it out of the stall.

[@joeysipos]

@@enley782 it needed a concave angle in the wings.

[@localfiend]

It had differential thrust, but the wing warping was too extreme to counter.

[@johndc7446]

0:24 my ear can tolerate this sound more than the formula e engines high frequency sounds.

[@KayJblue]

Exactly what I was thinking.

[@valy7039]

I just loved the little tiny parachute you mounted just in case. as if a parachute like that would slow the plane in any shape or form :)))

[@loopymind]

the RC community seems like a nice lot of people

[@blockmaster5690]

U should make a rc cargo plane that drops fireworks, support packeges, water balloons ect.

[@thatrandomperson8263]

Have you ever thought about making a Coléoptère as an rc aircraft? I think it would make for an interesting project.

[@rsuriyop]

I know it must suck a lot when a homemade plane crashes, especially when you put so much work and effort into it. I've made a few homemade planes myself with not so good test results. The plane would either fly straight for a while, but then take a nosedive. Or, if I make the wing too light, the plane will do the opposite: it would begin to tilt upwards before crashing back down. As I've found out, it's not easy striking a balance in order to get something to fly. Multiple test runs, multiple crashes, and multiple modifications... It's a vicious cycle.

[@dcolb121]

This was so fun! Next one use differential thrust? Rudder not aileron turn? Biplane? Fireworks?

[@philippvonferrarikellerhof1720]

Video idea: building a model airplane that is like the caproni ca60 tranaero

[@robertcasey1708]

Oddly specific but ok

[@maxxiang8746]

@@robertcasey1708 the ca 60 is pretty crazy

[@BizVlogs]

14:50 It’s cool bro, I hear 50% of planes will experience floppy wing syndrome at some point in their life. Nothing to be ashamed of.

[@babaksanaee1460]

Your videos have improved substantially recently. Good work. Subscribed

[@truthsmiles]

The drone footage was impressive!

[@splynncryth]

Seeing as it was the sun that did this plane in, maybe retroactively name this craft Icarus.

[@leoma9955]

1:33 Child labor for the win

[@edwen303]

Run some cables to hold the wing in place like pre-WWII fabric airframes; add more motors on the trailing edge (pusher) to give more power. Go for 100 motor setup with reinforced airframe, you guys can do it!!!

[@moleisrich1]

Army of goodness. Good job guys!

[@brucebaxter6923]

Aileron reversal due to wing warping. That’s still a brilliant effort with the kids

[@anttherat4546]

Amazing how Hundreds And Hundreds of people will just see *Deez Nuts* on the side while its flying who ever did that is an absolute chad for that

[@michaelangiolo9370]

Oh yeah people were drawing the most funny and stupid things on that plane

[@arthurmann578]

I think that was TOTALLY AWESOME!! WELL DONE!! 👍👍😁😁

[@activist4657]

Wow bravo guys super. Well done guys👏🏽👏🏽👏🏽❤

[@solar_bionic115]

Ok boeing your turn

[@spindash64]

This is even funnier now than it was 2 years ago

[@whidzee]

hey Peter, i'd like to sponsor one of your episodes, what is the best way to get in touch with you?

[@kevvumeans]

Everyone get this comment to the top!

[@lovethezone2303]

The FAA sticker at 11:52 got me. I initially thought it was a ATF one.

[@Landscape-zw5zh]

When You Tried Again To Fly It Its Going Perfect Brother

[@My2cents.]

One doesn’t experience self-transcendence, the illusion of self only dissipates,🎈

[@ThePurplePupUwU]

Oh my, 100 engine plane, that's something to look forward to!

[@boomdoomgyt]

Great video as always :D glad you survived until 2021 :)

[@pinnaclehobby]

Very cool. Congrats, it flew!

[@bl3627]

I think your insane and brilliant at the same time keep up the awesome projects.

[@mrwang420]

The fact it even flew. Amazing.

[@kwankunghkg]

looking forward to coming environmental friendly projects

[@cablecar3683]

It's amazing it was even able to fly and stay up in the air for a bit.

[@moonliteX]

love you testing the wing with an rc car and a dog. and having hulk hogan building it!

[@Sheashay101]

I can’t help but love all the dogs I can see in the video

[@boscosworld]

Amazing community project. Great content. Big thank you to everyone who think it's always great to just repeat what happens in the video. 👍 To those people, who for some unknown reason love to give spoilers.

[@sergiovillas77]

Excellent!!! Congratulations!!!

[@FullMetalAtheist]

Went better than expected after that first try

[@muddygupps4330]

👏👏👏 Excellent try. It flew! Try again next year with experience under your wing. 👍

[@flixpods]

It was exciting to see it floating....was praying for it

[@fredericrike5974]

OK, Peter, this wasn't one of your smashing successes- but it did fly, the concept was sound and you know the several reasons this one didn't prosper. You will do better, bigger, louder, higher and faster; you will- you are Peter Sripol! And that is what you do! Awesome. FR

[@gabriele2108]

Fantastic work!!!!

[@gregmcgee4430]

Perfect example is the SR-71 Blackbird. Leaked like a blowout before taking off.

[@Peeter8]

A peace of all our hearts went with it.

[@Synic08]

Do another one, make engine banks, maybe a 3D printed mount, then use the bank itself to make gussets to support the wings... you could alternate the banks, up and down, then support the wings upward and downward... with a central mast, like an ultralight... I would have loved to see a successful lap and a landing.... flight is so easy, yet so hard... mesmerizing to watch