Making 50 Engined RC Airplane (30 ft Wingspan)

[@PeterSripol]

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[@thatonelonelyguy6816]

Yes

[@moumenker5331]

F chain 👇

[@landontucker8404]

So a government drone?

[@Aw4yed]

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

[@procrastinatingcartoonstm5130]

cool

[@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

[@makerhys]

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

[@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

[@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.

[@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!

[@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!!!

[@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

[@Druid_Plow]

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.

[@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

[@jacco919]

Straight inhaled the solder smoke at 2:28

[@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

[@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❤❤❤❤❤❤❤❤❤

[@ImJustChris1189]

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.

[@bradruffalo]

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

[@Weisz]

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

[@damncat2793]

Oh hello there

[@RedSKULLMCWasHome]

@@damncat2793 yessirr

[@julius12345ceaser]

I like the whole energy here

[@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_

[@magichobo]

That drone pilot is nutty

[@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.

[@RaimarLunardi]

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

[@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

[@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

[@fatrambo73]

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

[@gabrielgerken789]

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

[@907AlphaKilo]

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

[@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

[@spittz3939]

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

[@joewalker8596]

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

[@BESTvsWORST-vx2dg]

+1

[@justicebarber9080]

Peter is my hero of diy Aviation.

[@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

[@johnkolk]

Oh hey Shawn is in this at 16:50 that’s pretty neat

[@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.

[@TralfazConstruction]

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

[@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.

[@OverTheShenanigans]

Your drone camera guy is an absolute pro.

[@lostplshelp]

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

[@the-real-sachin]

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

[@EricRobb]

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

[@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.

[@johndc7446]

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

[@KayJblue]

Exactly what I was thinking.

[@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..... 👁👄👁

[@NicholasRehm]

And on that day, Peter learned about aeroelasticity :)

[@MuhammadDaudkhanTV100]

So super idea

[@leoma9955]

1:33 Child labor for the win

[@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!

[@rawhidelamp]

This plane is the definition of SimplePlanes logic, if it doesnt work, add more engines

[@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.

[@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 :)))

[@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.

[@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!!!!!

[@adammyer5314]

It crashed like a majestic eagle ✨️ what an awesome time

[@theHDRflightdeck]

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

[@bocrillz2488]

The GigaChad... Top Keks

[@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.

[@BJ121M67]

For more stability, It should of been in the design of a P50. That would made it not wobble, And it would stay together

[@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! ;)

[@grtfldan]

Peter could make a rock fly. Well done.

[@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

[@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

[@blockmaster5690]

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

[@Scratchingforcash]

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

[@splynncryth]

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

[@loopymind]

the RC community seems like a nice lot of people

[@solar_bionic115]

Ok boeing your turn

[@spindash64]

This is even funnier now than it was 2 years ago

[@ramr7051]

whoever's flying this drone is a piloting god

[@RootStoneKnives]

DUDE make 3rd person FPV a camera on a string and wings

[@coolmann2257]

Next time you should try making landing gear for your plane with motors on the wheels, so you won’t have the plane clipping anything when it takes off. Another idea is to use a plastic over the foam to make the plane stronger, and so it will be easier to control. One thing I noticed was that you put the water bottles in the front of the plane free to move around. Next time make it so they can’t move around, otherwise the weight shifts to that side and the plane will be tilting towards that side causing it to crash. Overall, this was an amazing idea and it did fly on the second try.

[@thatrandomperson8263]

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

[@mruniverse5704]

So glad to see how people’s living in country where you can easy take you plane and fly wherever you want. In Russia this is so hard to make, only illegal or with a lot of money

[@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!

[@Sheashay101]

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

[@adamjames6069]

WHY NOT 69 ENGINES

[@mileycirus9427]

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

[@hammadulaziz1064]

I was like this is not gonna fly. but it actually flew a short flight.

[@arthurmann578]

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

[@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.

[@CrazyAmazingDesigns]

Hey look my brother Eric Robb made it into the video! He is also a Pro at building RC planes. Glad he got to help on this one at Flight Test 2021.

[@dylanstraub9612]

That was absolutely sick. Might have worked better on the cornering if it was a delta wing.

[@lawrencetalbot55]

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

[@moonliteX]

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

[@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

[@gregmcgee4430]

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

[@lecastorsubversif5647]

9:54 the pilot was so confident he left 2 plane within 2 secs of flight

[@Peeter8]

A peace of all our hearts went with it.

[@DAVIDGREGORYKERR]

You should fiberglassed the wings to totally waterproof the wings.

[@johnnysouth4982]

Reminds me of the story of the dude who flew too close too the sun with wings of feathers and wax got too close to the sun wax melted and crash pretty cool you guys never cease to amaze

[@johndextersantos9541]

That is the most peaceful crash i've ever seen.

[@Crackracket]

I like how during the Huel Ad he was pouring it into his mouth but the bottle was clearly empty

[@ThePurplePupUwU]

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

[@AIRBORN_EEvEE]

i kept ignoring this BC i thought it was the FLIGHT-TEST vid i had already seen, but WAIT! it was peter all along!

[@001snapshot]

I have been to FF 3 times...Peter i even met you if only for a brief moment when you had one of "in fact i think your first" attempt at an ultra light. WHY IS IT..the one FF i couldnt make it too...is when the EPIC things happen?...nice job.

[@flixpods]

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

[@ВиктроКранов]

Reminiscent of the project of a giant Japanese aircraft WW2 KX-03, only in addition to propeller engines there were 2 more turbo engines. An interesting model, we look forward to continuing.

[@abelf.chandy7943]

I am sure that most of the kids would be decided to become an Aeronautical Engineer.You are really inspiring 🔥🔥🔥

[@FullMetalAtheist]

Went better than expected after that first try

[@sawer]

Your voiceovers become less akward and more natural! Keep it up, still the best RC channel

[@MiguelGarcia-zx1qj]

It seems that you did not know about the Tacoma Narrows disaster. The loss of the tail, around 10:13, looked very, very similar ...

[@CaptianInternet]

I need to write this comment to get the thoughts out of my head. 1. I think with bigger models, a better glue would be beneficial since it must be some weight, all that glue. 2. If you take a 200mm PC fan, a 180mm another 160mm and so on, all the way down to a 40mm fan and you connect them with 3D printed spacers containing fixed flaps, wouldn't that make the compressing part of a turbine engine? an aluminum pipe afterwards surrounded by another pipe to diffuse in between some fuel and ignite it at the end of the aluminum pipe would cause a rapid expansion of the compressed air and fuel mix and therefore a serious thrust. 3. If you build a PC-Fan-3d-Printed turbine, could you power soch a huge model with that? I got that Idea while Watching the A10 model, which I totally love. I would be happy about comments or even a video.