My HomeMade electric plane Really flies!!!! (short hops) part7

soooo some short flights were conducted today, just making sure everything is all good before trying to fly the pattern again!
Its also important to note its still a touch nose heavy, I cant put the batteries further back so some weight will needed to be added to the tail.
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[@hacksmith]

Nice safety tie! Must have felt amazing the first time you lifted off, congrats man!

[@jayshreesatale4337]

Try making a bat glider

[@mr.bombastic806]

Omg hi hacksmith

[@JimTheKid]

It's linus's little brother

[@acklevuu]

AY ITS THEM

[@TomStantonEngineering]

Don't you just love proving people wrong! Such an epic build Peter!!

[@PeterSripol]

most definitely! ahaha its half the fun!

[@Thomas-rc9sc]

OMG HELLO TOM! YOU WILLIAM, PETER, LINUS, HACKSMITH are my favorite youtubers!

[@MCsCreations]

Hey! :D

[@GreekGadgetGuru]

So many people doubted him!

[@MustardChannel]

You're my favorite KZbinr.

[@sirspu]

Oh hey, Mustard! Love your videos!

[@what-iy3ro]

hello pls upload a video pls

[@ElUniversoconMomoOficial]

The madman actually did it! Congrats Peter, you did something awesome again!

[@Origamiace135]

Did you borrow Colinfurze's safety tie?

[@avanrobles603]

he did

[@RichyN25]

It's not young and dumb, it's excited to test something you've worked hard on

[@FlyersDistrict]

my god dude, this is one of the coolest things happening on the internet right now... expect a flood of media enquiries any minute now. 👍

[@FarmerFpv]

Alex Edit dammit Alex you're everywhere! LOL can you believe this is really happening? Well it's Peter of course this is really happening LOL

[@chevy2061]

Peter stripol #1 yes

[@kjdva]

This thing is like a flying lowes warehouse😆😄✈️🛩

[@freesk8]

I do hope he got some sponsorship money from Lowes! I think they owe him! :)

[@BrightBlueJim]

Yeah, there really needs to be a Lowe's or Home Depot sticker on the tail.

[@jperry3013]

Hey Peter...when there is cross wind, learn to use the side-slip maneuver. It's a fun maneuver that I use when I fly on windy cross wind days. When you have wind coming from the right, use your joystick to tilt the plane to the right to counter the wind, then apply left rudder to keep you straight down the runway. Inversely, when the you have cross wind from the left, use your joystick to tilt the plane to the left to counter the wind, then apply right rudder to keep you straight down the runway. Congrats, pilot!

[@TheRealLifeGuys]

Congratulations! That feeling must be awesome, you are a hero! I think we still have to work on ours a little :D

[@sneviannsanchez1417]

The Real Life Guys hi guys your hovercraft was soooo.!!!! Awesome your my hero to!!

[@haewed]

The Real Life Guys you should build something together!😀

[@Moritz-pj5om]

Ja moin

[@Klmsrv]

haewed The Real Life Guys are Living in Germany and Peter in the USA.

[@PeterSripol]

The Real Life Guys thanks guys! Love your channel and the amazing projects!!! Can't wait to see the bike fly!

[@keegansponholz9260]

Congrats Peter! You should be very very proud of yourself. Building an airplane is no small task, and many builders don't even make it to the short hop stage. The fact that you did all of the design work yourself is cause for applause!

[@mercSnake]

Very epic. Glad that Peter did it. It reminds me of the movie "Flight of the Phoenix" After a plane crash in the Sahara, one of the survivors says he's an airplane designer and they can make a flyable plane from the wreckage. Turns out he builds flying model planes.

[@RCSuperPowers]

Amazing work Peter! I learned alot by watching you build this.

[@PeterSripol]

RCSuperPowers full size parkjet!!!!!

[@米空軍パイロット]

PeterSripol I think your gear needs to be a bit longer. Your wingtips are almost scraping the ground. A little bit of bank on landing could end very badly.

[@rock3tcatU233]

PeterSripol You sir are a pimp, a scholar and a true engineer, I salute you.

[@chinchin1079]

I've**

[@gcr100]

long time no see dave

[@x9x9x9x9x9]

Congrats peter this is amazing! I seriously can't wait for part 8!

[@ArthurDent0042]

OUTSTANDING! Congrats on first successful test flights, Peter. Well done!

[@ExperimentalFun]

Great Job, That's the definition of fun :)

[@oysterwatcher]

Hello

[@ArdentFrog]

Congrats! Inspiring journey that I'm glad to have had a small part. I appreciate you owning up to your mistake, learning from it, and moving on. Stay safe and blue skies!

[@rcbif101]

I second someone's suggestion of adding a yaw string or a wing vane on the nose to help with coordination. Even in straight flights it will help you if you have a slight crosswind, and it's the cheapest instrument you can put on an aircraft. And when/ if you do get to the point of making turns, an uncoordinated turn is right up there with stalls in the things most likely to get you killed.

[@amirawadalla5866]

I FORGOT MY HEADPHONES AND IM STILL AT SCHOOL!!!!!!!!! Screw it, I’m still gonna watch this with volume on

[@oldmanscrapin7579]

👍👍👍👍

[@RamyRC]

amazing it flies really good

[@pravrao]

Ramy RC I love your projects! The 777 is a monster.

[@kennethfrank2000]

Peter you're a really creative guy! I've built RC/FPV models my whole life and have flown real airplanes for 30+ years. Using small E-motors and your construction techniques is just awesome.

[@taofledermaus]

Take THAT Flitetest!

[@spike4850]

TAOFLEDERMAUS why are you _everywhere?!_ LOL

[@fizzixpills1739]

Hahahaha.. nice...

[@genericasian5699]

Bullets and Planes, okay.

[@TKTmon]

because he's a smart dude who watches videos about smart stuff

[@robott6696]

TKTmon nope, just a pos troll

[@markyo99]

What an incredible accomplishment! A foam board electric airplane! Please take is slowly and be careful. Be safe. We want to see more of your genius in action.

[@zacharygilbert7947]

I love this! Great job Peter!

[@MikeAndLaurenTV]

I've never pressed the like button so fast...

[@MaxMakerChannel]

Absolutely amazing!

[@DylanMangel]

OMG one of my favorite youtubers likes my other favorite youtuber.

[@demonicrccopper825]

it looks so good

[@jackfooteee]

Same

[@nicewhenearnedrudemostlyel489]

So fast, or as fast? two different things. what you said, doesn't say exactly how fast it was.

[@BluDog35]

You rock Peter!

[@davidfranzkoch9789]

This made me cry happy tears. Months of work. And finally, at last, the thing actually lifts off. Yessss.

[@coriscotupi]

A twin, biplane, electric, foam, man-carrying airplane. It's going to be hard to beat this one. YOU GUYS ROCK!

[@MkmeOrg]

Congrats Peter! I knew it was going to be a rockstar. In a couple clips you can see just above ground effect it wants to soar! Enjoy all your future flights. Clear skies my friend. Eric

[@SouthFloridaFishingChannel]

better not wear a scarf and have it get pulled into the props heh! Cool stuff!

[@Christian-ve6ck]

I'm So happy congratulations Peter🔝🔝🔝🔝🔝🔝✈

[@sixsix595]

It's a Teslair!

[@captainsman]

Congrats Peter. Small steps mate, check and double check everything before and after each flight...safety first. Happy flying.

[@turtlesthatfly5695]

All that matters is that Peter is alive :)

[@Aikaramba12]

TurtlesThatFly he built the thing, offcourse he is..!

[@bobbysk4332]

You really buttered the bread on the landing good job!

[@freddurst9053]

Bobby K Where's AirForceProud68, or whatever his name is, when you need him.

[@bobbysk4332]

Fred Durst ikr

[@bobbysk4332]

Fred Durst also it's airforceproud95

[@wesleybennett6968]

I’m so proud of Peter!! He has changed the face of GA forever!!! And at such a young age!

[@Elec-DIY]

Now it needs a cool paint job!

[@lucasc5622]

Stripes make it go faster. Obviously.

[@Unmannedair]

Don't paint it Pete... Paint will add a lot of extra weight.

[@lazar2175]

Would ricing rules apply here? 1 sticker=100hp. I know its not civic,but still. Its EV,make fun of it like its Prius.

[@MishoIV]

If you paint it right, it won't add much weight.

[@gunner678]

Michal Horváth yes it will....to paint it would be a mistake....the wing area alone would convert to several kilogrammes in weight of paint, not counting the fuselage! It would look great painted, but then you need more power! It all takes up weight. Its incredible as it is!

[@chevy2061]

Dude awesome plane 🤘

[@pixelspring]

Awesome build! .. invest in a decent helmet my friend!.. you can build another plane -- but not another head.

[@BrightBlueJim]

"The canoe of his grandfather, plastered over and over, and a splintered hole broken in it. This was an evil beyond thinking. The killing of a man was not so evil as the killing of a boat. For a boat does not have sons, and a boat cannot protect itself, and a wounded boat does not heal." - John Steinbeck, "The Pearl"

[@mythrin]

These are the people that actually deserve subscribers on youtube for their hard work and talent.

[@datgio7665]

Mythrintia YES!

[@Leonsimages]

holy shit I freaked out as soon as I saw the notification pop up!

[@zafstore]

You just compare others abilities with yours. You and Peter are different :)))

[@greenbouncer]

How do I get notification?

[@NURKFPV]

Peter can I come chase you with a miniquad? You can take all the footage

[@randommoonfpv7556]

Me three!! ;-)

[@nacly4654]

NURK FPV Peter liked and did not comment ( ͡° ͜ʖ ͡°)

[@ScottyAnderson]

I want to chase him with my quad too!!!!!!!

[@genebatchelor5186]

do u sell plans.??

[@aribaker8179]

Lol wheres the vid with like 4 or more quads chasing peter?

[@amirawadalla5866]

Best thing about is is that its not clickbait.

[@Steven-er2od]

Your just the coolest KZbinr ever Even me in Holland watching this

[@zafstore]

Even me watch it in the biggest country ever in the Great Russia! :)

[@rederos8079]

Same from finland☺

[@mrgcgrant]

I'm wondering if your reported nose heaviness was due in part to your large flat windscreen imparting a downward force to the front of the aircraft. Take the windscreen off and try flying with just goggles on. Neat project, nicely built!

[@Iflyagrasshopper]

i agree to loose that windscreen... the wind against the face is a good speed indicator.

[@ohwell2790]

Yeah take Mr Grants advice and keep flying young man. Take take anyone like this guy who is most likely a sim pilot!~

[@mrgcgrant]

Darrell Grisham No not a SIM pilot, commercial pilot licence, have constructed 3 successful ultralight and have been flying for more than 50 years.

[@dylanlockler1039]

Could allow more air to reach the rudder and give more control right?

[@danielzhou9968]

Peter you should put dead weight in the cockpit and FPV it to higher altitudes just to be safer

[@abundantharmony]

Daniel Zhou na..

[@rcbif101]

It is over the weight limit for r/c aircraft. Could maybe fly it as a commercial drone. Not sure how that would work...

[@rickscreationscustrr]

Like button smashed!!! I have been waiting for this video awesome job man Bravo Bravo !

[@AviationPlus]

Congrats!! On your maiden flight. Glad to see you have plenty of room for activities!! Keep it up and be careful if you don't feel comfortable don't do it. Don't get greedy. Stay safe and happy flying!

[@MatthewDoughten]

You should put the ESC's out in the motor pods to keep them cool and if a fire were to breakout it wouldn't cook you!

[@jonipaananen9304]

Actually it's bad to have long cables between the esc and battery (voltage spikes or some such), which is why Peter keeps the esc's in the fuse. It's better to have long cables between the motor and esc.

[@sparrowthenerd]

Congrats! A lot of work has really paid off.

[@CTFreeman12]

Congratulations Peter! I know what it feels like to drive something you've built yourself. You must be super excited. Beautiful plane....Happy (and safe) flying!

[@michaelperry3138]

*PUT AN AIRSOFT LEWIS GUN ON THE FRONT*

[@pixel6173]

Meanwhile here I am building a little structure for my cat.

[@diarmuidmarsden7752]

More than most do lol. Keep at it.

[@SINIS0RSA]

As long as it makes your cat smile it's okay.

[@uniteddetinu7750]

Cats can't smile, do you even know what a cat is? Cats have tails and ear rotation, they hiss, yowl, and purr; they're not going to waste their time learning to simulate your primitive human facial expressions. They have birds to murder and females to molest with their tiny penises, they don't have time for that shit.

[@MsSomeonenew]

Baby steps.

[@SINIS0RSA]

United Detinu I don't believe you at all. Cats can smile.

[@montyfpv2259]

I've been following this right from the start, really enjoyed the build, man you have made every young boys dream a reality, to make and fly their very own plane. And it flew fabulously.

[@whotoinfinity]

@ 5:40... I think the phrase you were thinking of is, There are old pilots, and there are bold pilots, but there are no old bold pilots.... ;-). That said, congratulations!!! Well done, stay safe!

[@afwaller]

think he was searching for "hubris" but honestly it's well deserved, this is an amazing accomplishment.

[@johnbeauvais3159]

Gill T My counter to that is Bob Hoover and Jimmy Doolittle

[@whotoinfinity]

Touche... ;-) I'll never forget watching Bob do his routine in a 51, then hopping into the Aero Commander and doing the same routine in it.

[@johnbeauvais3159]

Gill T I met Bud Anderson when he was 94, at the time he was still an active flight instructor. The man had more energy and enthusiasm than I did.

[@prylosecorsomething3194]

I've seen old bold pilots

[@tbirdracefan]

I have to admit I was really getting worried about you when you started building this thing. Then a few weeks ago on vacation I went to the Aviation museum at Boeing Field near Seattle. Inside the famous little Red Building was Mock ups period plane parts. using simple lumber and such. I changed my mind at that point and figured you would do OK. Congratulations on the success so far and I still say that Mythbusters should have hooked you up as a contributor or host.

[@ILYAGIK]

My favorite series about the brave designer-pilot! With the first flights!

[@davidgiles4884]

Peter, please do extensive ground testing including temps of motors, esc’s, and batteries after you upgrade to 14s and re prop. One Esc shutdown on a twin at 10’ altitude will force a tip stall. Also, because it’s a counter rotating (?) twin, there should not be the forces on the tail to make it ground loop - that’s when a single engine causes unbalanced forces onto the tail surfaces. I’d do ground testing at full throttle for at least four times the duration you’d expect to use WOT for takeoff and climb out. Also I noticed you are very choppy on the throttles; try to slowly adjust them. And stop screwing with differential thrust for now; fly the plane like it has one throttle so you can properly analyze your rudder effectiveness alone, then play with differential thrust after it flies well under one throttle.

[@johnpossum556]

Its not counter rotating props -- he covered that in past vids.

[@mapleacrefarm]

I was going to say the same thing re: messing with differential thrust during takeoff/landing, but you said it already.

[@videogamegang1797]

runningwolfkenpo He’d live if he crashed, much bigger distribution of force than a car.

[@epicadventure1]

Also be careful flying in much of any cross wind. It looks like with your minimal tip clearance you will not be able to use much cross wind slip correction before hitting the tip of the wing (on the ground), which could cause a nasty ground loop.

[@abs15826]

VideoGameGang I'm quite sure you are wrong on that one.

[@leocelente]

and all the girls say he's pretty fly

[@Cssfiend]

for a thai guy

[@louisrhinehart5835]

Sir peter is say cooler than tom cruise aka maverick

[@BrightBlueJim]

You don't see Maverick climbing into and flying something he designed and built himself.

[@louisrhinehart5835]

BrightBlueJim I put this reply in the wrong comment acedentally it was supposed to be the one about the pattern is full and why do you think peter is so much cooler

[@akiachuk7304]

There is nothing like the feeling of first taking off, especially in a small aircraft like this. I felt euphoric, even though I was just watching the footage XD

[@1grizzlyrizzo]

You know at some point you'll need to 3D scan yourself so we can all print out little Peters for our scale builds of this.

[@Gibson99]

taken out of context that's pretty nasty. :P

[@1grizzlyrizzo]

Gibson99dotcom 😂

[@capt.fuzzball8956]

Dear peter make sure you check the tail for anything loose, as I saw something fall off back there

[@supernaturalswampaids8083]

Zane Seegers I did too! But I think it was just a sticker\decal from the tail :P

[@garypaisley]

Outstanding! Thanks for taking test flights too.

[@AndyPhu]

peter you need to make or get bigger props, with optionally more blades. you don't need more rpms, and it would be increasingly inefficient (commented before watching the video but it wouldn't hurt to have the extra thrust to get off the ground.)

[@adampaula1863]

Andy P actually he dont need to.. i mean just enjoying flying

[@orficaldari3524]

AMEER H Yes he does, he needs bigger props to fly.

[@emanuelstrachan6224]

Then he should study the new prop efficiency graph to compare with the engine rpm

[@adampaula1863]

Andy P he is flying mate

[@AndyPhu]

AMEER H you're missing the point, in the livestream he complained about not having enough power.

[@gitech7450]

Awesome Peter! *The motor pods are the main things I think needs a redo though!* 1. They are a drag man! LOL And, they collect air and throw it out from the inside and create a lot of turbulent air for the prop. 2. They scare me with how they are made out of wood and how they are mounted. *Please make them out of alu tube with a cone on the front!* Some welding will be needed. You may also want to slip some airfoil foam over their mounting bars to reduce drag. Also, Are you planing a rounded or "V" windshield and a tapered fairing behind you to address the drag around the pilot seat?

[@rwbimbie5854]

What is the motor cooling strategy with a closed coned nacelle?

[@MattacksRC]

GITech yea but that is plywood glues together using hobby techniques. Those pieces are ridiculously strong. He could out an aerodynamic fiberglass shroud around it tho.

[@gitech7450]

If cooling via the nacelle is required then leave a portion of the tip open. At first I only thought of welding on a closed cone, but now, with the help of your rebuttal, I realize that the tip (now intake cone) could simply be 3D printed, inserted into the tube/nacelle and screwed in place. With it being 3D printed he could easily experiment with various designs. For the rear motor plate, it could be machined alu with the necessary holes to allow air to enter the motor, and be of a diameter just larger than the diameter of the motor, were it could be recessed into the tube of the nacelle where the air that enters the nacelle would be forced both into and around the motor. (But, do not insert the motor into the nacelle so far that it covers the bell as the leaked flux would interact with the alu and cause a breaking effect). Thoughts?

[@freesk8]

Dude is only going about 30 MPH. Drag is not a big issue compared to safety. He should wear a bike helmet and some goggles at least.

[@ignasanchezl]

Agreed, however don't put a cone, or put a cone with a smaller hole to have some airflow into the back of the motors.

[@utoob8876]

Crash helmet, dude! Protect that smart head of yours in case there any minor mishaps! Awesome achievement!!

[@whatswilldoing7293]

This is Will from MikeysRC. VERY cool Peter! Congratulations! My favorite part is right after you landed, could totally see the love of flying in your eyes. Please wear a helmet next time though. Get a full face BMX bike helmet. Light weight, looks cool and will give you some protection =). Looking forward to future successful flights. YES, please take it slow. More glory to be had in slow safe progress then push it and get hurt.

[@SVSky]

+1 Helmet.

[@brokenmatt1145]

I love this thanks so much peter.

[@dykrock]

You are a diy Superhero, an Idol for all streight forward engineers, I admire your skills, you diserve way more clicks. You are great!

[@Lee_B_Futures]

Tower, this is Sky Pupper requesting a flyby. Negative, Sky Pupper, the pattern is full.

[@Moraren]

I doubt they will fold, but the braces on the motormounts (between the two alu tubes) would be stronger if it was between the other corners. Now it is under compression, from the front outer corner to the back at the fuselage would be better. Beautiful plane, really looks like a big Rc plane, I love it!

[@ik04]

Yep.

[@warrenkral6562]

Looks GREAT!! Super stoked for you!!! Only thing I can add is don't be afraid to use that RUDDER!! You have no propwash over it and you are not going too fast.

[@jacquescoury2979]

“Ultralight planes are dangerous” “Say no more fam”

[@PosProductions]

Another airsofter? :O

[@jacquescoury2979]

Po's Productions yes sir

[@PosProductions]

I'm pleasantly surprised

[@ejbeckgt]

Life is Dangerous .. and FUN.

[@FPVREVIEWS]

statistically dangerous, but NOT inherently dangerous.

[@JAFC49]

Who would win? A carefully and meticulously constructed flight machine One windy boi

[@sganzerlag]

My hat is off to you, Peter!!! Congratulations on designing, building and flying your own aircraft!! You sir, have my respect and admiration. Best regards from Brasilia, Brazil.

[@AlexJoneses]

Wow peter I've never seen you fly so beautifully before, I cannot wait to see what will happen when you add a bigger motor on!

[@joemaiocco9778]

Jonesy Films I don’t think he needs a bigger motor. Listen to him

[@henrirupertjones5486]

Jonesy Films me too

[@henrirupertjones5486]

I fink it needs a powerful motor because the chance to stall its minimum

[@keegansponholz9260]

He's getting much more powerful batteries, which will negate the need for more motor. The props he currently has are made for the batteries he'll be getting soon. They're too small for the 12s setup he has now, so they're not making the thrust that they can. And, bigger motors are a lot more weight, possible pushing the airplane out of FAR part 103.

[@matthewf8454]

FINALLY

[@aciddream2866]

You are my nigga

[@bondomingo6837]

Amen

[@rS8NkZRu]

Bro people have been waiting on updates from you for like 2000 years so I'm not sure you're in a position to talk

[@MyraArcadia]

jeez

[@dominikpiasecki5513]

Don't you dare catch that on fire. Great Job, that thing is awesome.

[@mircoheitmann]

how does a human dislike this?!

[@leifvejby8023]

The sound!

[@DominatingGods]

by being a naysayer

[@Steven-er2od]

Ryz 3D not 😂

[@generalmisery]

Ryz 3D probably a hater

[@chuckels431]

Ryz 3D I

[@NicChap]

Pretty damn cool Peter!

[@RunninOnCoal]

Peter, congratulations! What an accomplishment!

[@DudeManBoroMan]

Your Airspeed indicator seems a little jittery? Is there any possible way your pitot tube is being disrupted by any airflow? If so that really should be fixed!

[@applesaregoodeatings]

DudeManBroMan its a homemade pitot tube. You can see it near the end. It is definitely a temporary solution. I imagine the hose could have been getting crimped accidentally

[@DudeManBoroMan]

Jacob_Orth1 Ah makes sense.

[@oscarzt1652]

at 12:00 you can see the tube and the hose, i think where the hose is shaking around the pressure is changing inside. also, i didnt see a pressure reference port on the side of the tube

[@I.Fumblebee.I]

Oh boy, please give it a Red Baron spraypaint.

[@jeefcake9269]

YOU GENIUS

[@doranjaffas9645]

As someone that has rest flown several aircraft...CONGRATULATIONS! Very, very nice!!

[@ik04]

Peter, do you think the incidence angle of the horizontal stabilizer might need adjustment? That might get your pitch inputs more reasonable...

[@PeterSripol]

Thats the smartest comment I've received so far! yes I may shim the horz for a few degrees. The plane was built with zero incidence in the wings to make it easier to build. Unfortunately this means it'll always fly slightly nose high. I know I'm going to receive a lot of idiot pilot comments about how its stalling tomorrow! :D

[@noloafingwgas]

This made me smile so much!

[@Serhiy34]

Congratulations! You have implemented major and serious engineering project! I am impressed!

[@josephdittrich4634]

I am getting my private pilot's license right now and this is super cool. Something I hope one day I will be doing. Definitely keep in mind that you are still in ground effect for all the tests you have done so far, and expect the plane to fly slightly differently at altitude. Just don't be surprised when you lose a lot of your efficiency at 10+ ft off the ground. Keep the vids coming though and fly safe! *No flying under bridges*

[@keegansponholz9260]

he had it out of ground effect for a few of the hops, and he's throttling back to about 60% once he's off the ground, so I'm sure it's got enough power to fly around. Good luck with your PPL, it's quite the journey. I finished in June and I'm currently an UND working on my instrument rating. Should be a commercial rated pilot by the end of sophomore year :p

[@josephdittrich4634]

I should also be a commercial rated pilot by the end of my sophomore year. Thanks for the luck!

[@keegansponholz9260]

Joseph Dittrich are you headed to UND?

[@josephdittrich4634]

No. I'm getting my license out of Missouri.

[@keegansponholz9260]

Joseph Dittrich at a college?

[@Don_Melon]

remember kids, stickers always add power, so he is 100% safe

[@Grayk-ge5vo]

Vladimir Barbu XD

[@imsofaman]

I am so proud of this young man! Watched is channel as he started this project. S excited for you Peter!!!

[@NOLAMarathon2010]

Once again, I love the leather jacket, white shirt and tie which, for me, evokes Wilbur Wright.

[@jairajmahadev2147]

After watching this I need plans!!!

[@BernardSandler]

We are all so proud of you. Thing of beauty. Well bloody done.

[@BernardSandler]

Also, a plane needs a name!

[@huliocsar2740]

Peter Stripol, The Red Baron

[@mpw26]

A7X.Velez98 More like the marine green baron

[@djmips]

I really didn't want you to do this but now that you're doing it... it's damned awesome. I'm still very concerned... But wow.

[@potatoslayer69420]

I love your choices of music And the things you build I hope you dont stop doing these things

[@firstofficerkuratov]

*Congratulations!!!) You did it!!!*

[@6bettyboo9]

Straight dope !

[@landondosch7841]

Good job you worked so hard for this moment!

[@flyingby3703]

A few tips! 1. Put a short piece of string on the nose or windscreen, to see if you are flying straight in the wind. 2. put short pieces of string all over the wing, and film them with a gopro, to see at which how far and when the air stops flowing over the wing and becomes turbulent. This can help you to find how much you are allowed to pull. Here a video so you can understand. In these 2 videos, someone stalled their glider on purpose to demonstrate how the airflow started to become turbulent on the wing. The point at which this turbulent airflow began moves forward, the more they pull the nose up. In the first video you can also see the small string on the window that is used to make sure you don’t fly at an angle to the airflow which would be very inefficient. This might likely happen to you as your motors are mounted relatively close to the center of mass and you have differential thrust. kzbin.info/www/bejne/sKnPcp15a81leLM kzbin.info/www/bejne/oYCmnGuCjrp4oNk 3. how about wearing a helmet? I know it won’t be sufficient for a crash from height, but for these small bits it would definitely be helpful. And if you ever have to use that recovery system, it might come in handy when the plane comes down. P. S. : Sorry for any typos or wrong terminology. I am German and know the German terminology a bit better.