Fieseler Fi156 Storch Camouflage 1600mm Wingspan RC Balsa plane PNP by DW Hobby Maiden flight

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DW Hobby Fieseler Fi156 Storch:
What are included:
Balsa airplane, motor, ESC, 8*9g servos and prop
What are required:
6-Channel or above transmitter
6-Channel receiver
4S 14.8V, 2200mAh, 30C Li-Po battery and charger
1 hour assembly time
Specifications:
Material: Balsa Wood
Wing Span: 1600mm(63in)
Flying Weight: 1800g
Wing Loading:
Fuselage Length:
Center of Gravity: See Manual
Motor: MO2817 900 KV
ESC: 60A ESC
Propeller:
Servo: 8x 9g
Elevator: Yes
Rudder: Yes
Ailerons: Yes
Flaps: Yes
Landing Gear: Fixed
The Fieseler Fi 156 Storch (English: Stork) was a small German liaison aircraft built by Fieseler before and during World War II. Production continued in other countries into the 1950s for the private market. It was notable for its excellent STOL performance and low stall speed of 50 km/h (31 mph).[2] French-built later variants often appear at air shows.
Conception and production
In 1935, the RLM (Reichsluftfahrtministerium, Reich Aviation Ministry) invited several aviation companies to submit design proposals that would compete for the production contract for a new Luftwaffe aircraft design suitable for liaison, army co-operation (today called forward air control), and medical evacuation. This resulted in the Messerschmitt Bf 163 and Siebel Si 201 competing against the Fieseler firm's entry. Conceived by chief designer Reinhold Mewes and technical director Erich Bachem, Fieseler's design had a far better short take off and landing ("STOL") performance. A fixed slat ran along the entire length of the leading edge of the long wings, while a hinged and slotted set of control surfaces ran along the entire length of trailing edge. This was inspired by earlier 1930s Junkers Doppelflügel, "double-wing" aircraft wing control surface design concepts. For the Fi 156, this setup along each wing panel's trailing edge was split nearly 50/50 between the inboard-located flaps and outboard-located ailerons, which, in turn, included trim tab devices over half of each aileron's trailing edge length.
Fi 156 in flight
A design feature rare for land-based aircraft enabled the wings on the Storch to be folded back along the fuselage in a manner similar to the wings of the Royal Navy's Fairey Swordfish torpedo bomber. This allowed the aircraft to be carried on a trailer or even towed slowly behind a vehicle. The primary hinge for the folding wing was located in the wing root, where the rear wing spar met the cabin. The long legs of the main landing gear contained oil-and-spring shock absorbers that had a travel of 40 cm (15-3/4 inches), allowing the aircraft to land on comparatively rough and uneven surfaces; this was combined with a "pre-travel" distance of 20 cm, before the oleos began damping the landing gear shock.[3] In flight, the main landing gear legs hung down, giving the aircraft the appearance of a long-legged, big-winged bird, hence its nickname, Storch. With its very low landing speed, the Storch often appeared to land vertically, or even backwards in strong winds from directly ahead.
Starting with the C-2 variant, the Fi 156 was fitted with a raised, fully-glazed position for a flexible rear-firing MG 15 7.92mm machine gun for self-defense.[4]
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[@TheFlyboy023]

Salute Captains! Great flight, Fieseler is beautiful STOL plane and for sure you will enjoy it on unprepared runways🤙🏼

[@PetrincicBrosRC]

Cant wait to fly it again my friend.

[@DRAWDYRC]

That is a good looking plane for sure!!! Great video guys!!!

[@williamrobinson7435]

Hey guys if I had this particular Fiesler Storch I'd be cautious about water trapped under ze covering in places, and inspect this plane carefully. Use a pink or candy-mauve hair dryer, or a yellow one might be available, to match the paint job, and gently waft some warm air into Storch's important little places.. Big salute from London.

[@SavyBajaBuster]

Nice plane flew great but a lot quicker than i would have expected though even without the flaps and slats deployed..

[@TonySven]

Ooh yeah! Finally! What a beauty that Storch! Pilot Robert, well done job with that battery and CG. Yes, I agree, that bird has been meant to be flying "slow & sexy"! ;-) And the wet landing was simply gorgeous! Storks can fly well even in the rain :) Thank you. A brotherly salute from Slovakia.

[@kevindouglasjackson]

Slats and flaps should be used together. I believe it increases lift great for slower flying.

[@PetrincicBrosRC]

Oh yeah. I have really researched it and cant wait for flight Nr. 2

[@qfrb97]

@@PetrincicBrosRC Also, there is a speed range for proper operation of lift augmentation devices, you should not be using flaps and/or slats at high speeds, they're designed for extra lift on landing and take off, which happen at slower speeds. It's not a fair assessment to use the slats alone and when flying fast.

[@captainkttyhwk]

@@qfrb97 Real storch had fixed leading edge slats. Once you lower the flaps about 40ﾟ then the ailerons would drop down to 10ﾟ. Very cool plane.

[@jimpuff8409]

Hello Captain Blaz and Robert . Great flying ,what a great job you did. You guys are great ! Greetings from New York ! Love you guys 👍😊

[@theflash0815]

The Storch looks pretty nice with the camouflage👍🏻

[@PetrincicBrosRC]

I love the silver under the plane.

[@jonburnett9811]

Pilot Robert, I’ve been waiting for this maiden flight. This plane is awesome and I enjoyed watching the prior video on the build with Captain Blaz. The flight looked very impressive and was beautiful in the sky. The securement of the battery was highly technical and scientific, Sir! Thank you once again for another most excellent video. How do I find your address? I must send you gifts from Wisconsin, USA. One day, I will visit you in your wonderful country of Slovenia. Best wishes to you both Captain Blaz and Pilot Robert!

[@patriotrising6214]

Such a sexy legend in the air , preforming to its reputation. As one of the best surveillance planes in history. Well flown Pilot Robert and filmed perfectly by Capt. Blaz.. Once again your fans world wide SALUTE YOU 👏 !

[@rcpete7055]

Why is Blaz always trying to rush you saying Yeah Yeah..

[@PetrincicBrosRC]

Who knows my friend. He is always in a hurry 😁

[@davefrankish9233]

Great maiden pilot Robert & captain blaz, what a plane, one of my all time favourites that I'm yet to get in my hangar. Shame the rain cut it short we definitely need to see this aircraft again on your channel. Keep up the good work. Regards from the UK.

[@DadsRCHangar]

Silly rain, always spoils the fun. What a beautiful plane, the design is so Orsum. Great maiden my friends. I need to find this plane for the hangar 👍🏻

[@PetrincicBrosRC]

But at the end it was one amazing filming again. Even with the rain 😊

[@chriskayakq-ster7264]

This plane is german Storch is in a ww2 tank crew you tube movie "T-34" i watched free on you tube tonight. Very interesting ww2 plane used for surveilance over battle grounds. One question though please. Is the slots on the leading edge of plane adjustable via switch on transmitter? If so very cool but was not clear in your discussion about the plane. Thankyou Pilots !

[@PetrincicBrosRC]

Thanks my friend. About the slats, you can set them also on slider knob. But the best it would be on two position switch like I have it. I just had them open too much.

[@davidgilbert8051]

Good movie

[@eqrc7587]

😂🤣😂🤣😂🤣😂🤣😂😂 If you would you got the plane up sooner 😂🤣😂🤣😂🤣😂🤣😂Blaz the remote options on the car is nice. BUT YOU NEED THE REMOTE TO USE IT 🤣😂🤣😂🤣😂👍🏻✌🏻🖖🏻You Pilots are the best my friends 😃👍🏻

[@dinsdalepiranah1189]

When the slat opens it creates the slot. In high angles of attack the air goes through the slot and maintains contact with the upper surface of the wing preventing a stall. Me 109 had automatic slats that would open in tight turns to prevent stalling. So with the slat open short take off with high angle of attack is possible.

[@PetrincicBrosRC]

I have seen that on ME 109. Awesome stuff.

[@plane_simple]

@@PetrincicBrosRC First: The shape of these slats is complete nonsense. Second: If not fixed, slats usually move back and forth parallel to the chord of the airfoil, they don't tilt. Third: The gap at the top edge of the slat should be a lot smaller than the opening on the bottom side to make them work.

[@vumba1331]

Me 262 also had these slats. It would appear that Willy Messerschmidt liked using them on his designs.

[@rodolfosalla7327]

Saudações do brazil irmãos!!! Dia de voar por aqui também!! Que bela paisagem vocês tem ai hein, lindo pais. Parabéns e continuem assim!!!

[@user-ko3vg7fc7o]

I think as far as the looks of the plane, storch is my favorite of all your single wing propellar planes! Its such an odd looking design that its beautiful...kind of like my ex-wives!!! But the flaps and slats will make it fly so slow when you get them dialed in! I cant wait for more vidos on storch when you get them working! And please DONT put gas engine in this plane! ...buy another storch for captain blaz and then you could fly them together!!!! That would be beautiful! SALUTE!

[@antonradaman9411]

Bro watt?)

[@user-ko3vg7fc7o]

@@antonradaman9411 what watt? Could ya be more specific?

[@antonradaman9411]

@@user-ko3vg7fc7o that is the most exotic excuse to tell about ex's)

[@PhilipCockram]

One of your best videos ever guys . Love that plane . I was surprised you had the slats on full travel and rate actually . I thought maybe you would have them ona delay like landing flaps . Can't wait to see this pane again . Thanks .

[@PetrincicBrosRC]

I will set them with flaps next time.

[@larryhoskins5524]

Great video boys,well flown and excellent zooming Blaz.Love your channel and your dedication to our hobby....Bravo!Best wishes from Australia😀.

[@Andrew-er5cf]

Really enjoyed this one.....thanks guys!🎃 You guys made me click the link.....!

[@JohnHill-jm7tm]

Look at Dis. OH YEAHHHHHHH 😘. 5am and this Old Man from North Carolina enjoying the video. Already had the Storch in my cart waiting for your maiden. I will be ordering. Capt Blaz as always great video. Do love me some Brothers. ✈️🧔💝💝💝

[@PetrincicBrosRC]

Good morning John. I had good time flying this bird. It will look even better in sunny day. I wish you one beautiful Sunday.

[@JohnHill-jm7tm]

@@PetrincicBrosRC thanks Robert. Hope y'all have a great Sunday as well. ✈️🧔💝💝💝

[@914va]

Good Building Capt. Blaz. A great job getting such a technical plane to fly that good on first flight. This was a good TEST flight...lessons learned on the flight by Pilot Robert. Cannot wait to see next flight.

[@EJ-74]

Awesome WWII bird I've been waiting to see this in the air Seemed to fly great Just a few adjustments and it should fly very slow and sexy hehe I think that's a scouting plane ? I hate Hitler lol but I love the WWII German Warbirds ME109 etc are awesome I say this because I've had trolls call me a Nazi because I said I love German Warbirds LOL Some people have no common sense I guess 🤪 Nice flight Can't wait to see more flights with this beauty 🔥👍✌️

[@glenhar1225]

Ha, "enough of talking".....translation: keep talking, but much more.

[@georgemosca5530]

EXCELLENT Maiden Boys! Fantastic! I love it! Even more interesting in the rain! Capt. Blaz, your video is excellent too, thank you very much! Thank you boys. Regards, George

[@PetrincicBrosRC]

It was one amazing experience my friend.

[@user-ko3vg7fc7o]

Did you ever get the slats working properly pilot robert.? I love seeing the storch in the air! Again I salute you...SALUTE!

[@arcticbraga322]

Beautiful aircraft and outstanding craftmanship.....by far the best build I have seen of the Fieseler Storch. I just received my kit yesterday, tell me where did you guys buy the camo cover?? Great Video..thanks.

[@mjpburke1]

You'll get those slats sorted out boss, I would suspect the trailing edge of the slat should only come off of the wing a couple of mm's. You may have to much travel on them... Been looking at these planes, ya know. "Its kinda ugly but such a unique design", kinda thing that makes it desirable for a true Aviation or RC enthusiast to wanna have one. This looks like one of the best examples I've seen as far as RC goes. Most are very basic or are kit/scratch builds. Haven't done a kit/scratch build in 15+ years... Keep it up guys, very much enjoy your posts.

[@aaamodeltrainsandplanes3774]

Brown out in the pants lmao haha you guys are awesome haha

[@PetrincicBrosRC]

Somethimes really 😁

[@andrewmagro7703]

when i see balsa i get verrrrrrrry happppppppy , as you cant compare it to the flying meat trays - sorry but foam dont keep as well as balsa and ive had both for over thirty years been flying allsorts and the best for me still is balsa and Glow, but hey this electric balsa beast was so scale it hurts great flight there Pilot Robert and awesome build by Capt.Blaz, well done to the Petrinicic Bro'S Once Again top job Huys Big Salute :-))- oh yeahhh

[@ChunkyC_RC]

Great video!! Somebody get Robert a belt haha! Keep up the great work guys!!!!

[@garygullikson6349]

The Storch had fixed non-retractable wing "slots". They are intended to aid lift at high angles of attack and slow speeds. Watch Kermit Weeks and other You Tube videos. It took special piloting skills to safely demonstrate it's extreme slow flight and STOL abilities. Some dihedral and differential ailerons will help lateral stability and control of adverse yaw of the model.

[@michaelmickoberhaus8009]

The Storch is nice looking plane. I built a P-40e Flying Tiger from balsa. I too, made mine too fly on battery a 5000 mAh 6s.i had to modify a lot of things to accommodate the cg. But after 3 attempts down a grass runway that is not smooth the plane bounce on something and caught air so I pull back on elevator and the plane puller hard left into the ground. It is a 1600 mm meant to fly on a . 60 gas motor

[@anvil49]

The batt compartment is a pain in the ...., they need an insane amount of lead to balance and then are totally underpowered to even get off the ground. I know others who have had same problem. DO NOT BUY

[@koalatails6391]

The exterior of the plane is sexy, the interior a mess. I laughed when I saw how the battery went in and was held in place, it made me feel better about how I solved the same problem with another DWHobby model. Very good maiden flight, I hope that you can figure out the slats so it will fly slow & sexy. Salute from Sydney, Australia.

[@PetrincicBrosRC]

Well, as long as it works my friend 😊

[@brutusbarnabus8098]

That flight was surprisingly scale considering the electric motor, Pilot Robert. Beautiful plane! Salute to you, dear Petrincic Bros!

[@robertcovell2787]

I have told you 3 times that your battery was blocking your receiver antennae and do you think you'd listen??? No, that would be too easy, of course we couldn't have that! And now you have the nerve to take credit for figuring it out yourself. I don't care for credit, I was only trying to help.

[@IFIXCASTLES]

Hahahaha loud raindrops on that wing! Nice flying Pilot Robert!

[@PetrincicBrosRC]

It was pretty interesting to hear it my friend.

[@hunterdunker1011]

Hey beautiful and sexy flying pilot Robert, I love the plane it has every detail🤔. I salute you and captain blaz 😎👍.

[@boss2234]

Grate job guys I have this plane love it. Better landing gear would be good. Grate job landing.

[@StankoPerko]

Nice plane and maiden. Did you stick the receiver to the window...

[@dutchloveRC]

beautiful model but I never thought the Storch was very good looking

[@57Stratmann]

Good maiden, was looking forward to it. Maybe Blaz should put a real motor on it and fly it for a true maiden once you guys figure it out. Good landing though…..

[@darkofc]

👍😊😂 (almost missed (rocket?) "štroklja" - huh..)

[@ThreenaddiesRexMegistus]

Very sexy flight, captains! I am assembling one of these now and will be using the steel plate weight. I am also going to try putting the esc alongside the motor mount. Other videos show a tendency to wing-over and spin and the slats seem to aggravate this.

[@TobbeArnesson]

Instead of 90 grams of steel bar, I'd prefer a slightly larger battery with more flight time.

[@jonycreche2731]

Robert where he'll do you store all your planes?. You should also raffle of some of the old ones. $5.00 a ticket and donate half to a veteran cause and use other half of money to buy another plane. Thoughts?

[@jamesmackenzie3502]

Great maiden flight guys! One nice looking plane.

[@williamrobinson7435]

Have you put a heat gun near that Storch yet guys? I'd hate to see that lovely bird fall to bits in the sky.. Big salute as ever from London.

[@mikegriffiths7487]

I noticed in another video, which I think was the same model, that the front windscreen is held in on magnets and can be removed. This might make battery installation easier. Does the windscreen remove on your Storch?

[@markpatterson4917]

Like your video not so impressed by model. the wing had fold line across the top surface the aeroplane is famous for its big windows . To much foam in my point of view. looks wise for me a 7. hope you dried off well

[@normg2242]

I have watched many rc Storch model vidohs, they all don't seem to do well in the air when scaled down even at this big size. Seems like the model needs the same runway length as the original...!

[@rcchronicles25]

What a beauty! And the flight was sexy! And to finish some the rain on the plane 👌🤣👍

[@timtheplaneman]

Raindrops on Storches! Hahaha :-D

[@8poundquark]

Very well done. A mini- documentary!! It will be interesting to see what you can do with this once it's dialed in.

[@PetrincicBrosRC]

Cant wait my friend to try again.

[@michaelsicowitz362]

Cool vid. The camera today really captured how green everything still is like here in the states. it's like summer still. The clouds looked great today. Those beautiful mountains and wildlife in the background is fantastic too.

[@andreasreinhardt4241]

The FI is to fast in the Air, the Original flies slowly, but is a nice Plane. ✈🛩

[@f.d.miller3903]

Don't get to upset over the battery going in to the plane. It was not made for a motor want to be. It was made for a real motor. This plane was ment to fly slow and sexy, for a lot longer than 5 minute flights.

[@BillKisel]

I'm really anxious for the second video showing the flight envelope with slats deployed. Ps. I'd love to have this plane in foam.

[@PetrincicBrosRC]

Me too my friend. Will test them good next time.

[@thumper2k174]

Pilot Robert stop arguing with your brother already. He knows what is best so trust him lol.

[@vernonlloyd1388]

That was amazing the sound of the rain on the plane 😍

[@PetrincicBrosRC]

I really loved it 👍

[@jacobdavidcunningham1440]

lol the camera man "your right" that's a cool looking plane, the trailing edges are thick

[@AndreSilva-jq9kq]

Congratulations great bird a beautiful flight my so sexy ooooooh yeaaaaas

[@lincolnzaragoza2763]

What's dis eh, what's dis beautiful and sexy plane eh

[@free-birdrocker8809]

I saw the video, I clicked on, I was impressed. Great job building the Storch Captn. Blaz. It came out nicely. Great flying Pilot Robert, It looked like you were having fun. The rain was cool. You can hear it dropping on the drum like skin of your storch. Pretty coooool man!😀

[@PetrincicBrosRC]

You will love it my friend. It really looks so great once assembled.

[@fookitrc74]

Maybe getting the kit form I can then adapt the kit better for use with battery

[@stevebyrne272]

Great video guys got down just in time well done thanks

[@peterbleil9169]

A big salute to both captain Blaz for building and filming the plane and to pilot Robert for flying the plane that looks like a pretty good plane shame about the rain though. A grate video guys keep flying fun going cheers!🛩✈🚁

[@PetrincicBrosRC]

It was even more exciting with the rain 😁

[@blackterminal]

I'd be very afraid to fly balsa. Any crash is likely to be the end of it

[@randall4411]

A unique plane on a rainy day and two brothers from Slovenia . Great 👍

[@jacksonrcaviation]

Super cool my friend 😎

[@plane_simple]

Did you really say "Flacheisen"?

[@glenb785]

good maiden pilot robert shame about the rain!

[@philheath9854]

I love this Plane,AYE.

[@rszanger]

Finally, non-combat aircraft, Fieseler Storch...great camouflage.

[@PetrincicBrosRC]

Its really sexi bird my friend.

[@vumba1331]

It lands fast for a Storch, once you get the slats and flaps dialed in you may be able to slow it up more. Looks great, well done on the maiden flight.

[@PetrincicBrosRC]

Oh yeah. I wasnt using nothing on landing. Must set flaps better and slats also.

[@vumba1331]

Was it perhaps a bit nose heavy? It looked so in flight and it would result in a faster landing speed. What were the controls like Robert, did it need some up trim when flying?

[@JeffinLowerAlabama]

Salute Team Petrincic Bros, fantastic maiden flight, welcome to the Secret Antenna Placement Society (SAPS) Antenna placement is everything. What a Great Storch, great flying Pilot Robert and way to Coach and zoom CPT Blaz, thank you, Jeff in LA USA

[@martindavey8742]

Ye gods that battery location! :)

[@RobBobMar]

Thank you for an excellent video. I am just completing mine (it has been finished in the colours of the Gran Sasso raid - the escape of Mussolini from the mountain prison). You mentioned folding wings (to help fit in car) - I would be hugely grateful if you could show in followup video how you did this.

[@PetrincicBrosRC]

Well in fact it takes time to do that. It looks like more for storage later thing.

[@williammorritt6686]

Love you boys you are brilliant

[@planedisplay]

Nice plane and video !

[@AustNRail]

Still building my DWH Fiesler Storch 156a (S2 version balsa kit, no coverings or electronics). I’ve seen some things on yours that I will modify mine to suit.

[@PetrincicBrosRC]

Its really amazing bird my friend. You will love it.

[@big-smoke-rc]

WHO CARES! LISTEN TO DIS!!! 😅

[@charlessoule8587]

Nice maiden and a great sounding plane

[@boss2234]

Hope you show this plane again with slats🇺🇸😁👍🏼 corrected. You guys rock.

[@PetrincicBrosRC]

I will my friend.

[@mohdfadlyarifin2433]

Nice tatoo capt.blaz😎👍🏾

[@TopSecretVid]

Did you film the 2nd test??

[@erichiles9568]

You guys need to build you sheltert

[@Scott-hf2qz]

I love you crazy guys :) great video my friends. Wonderful plane. Keep them coming !!

[@PetrincicBrosRC]

Thanks for kind words Scott.

[@boogermeister1]

ah yes, the brownouts can create quite and emergency!! Hopefully after you have landed your plane! Nice aircraft by the way, I would like one for my collection.

[@PetrincicBrosRC]

Somethimes its really close my friend 😁

[@FlankerTanker]

good fun video -

[@hape4]

Remarkable sound from the rain on the wings, this is only with the foil covered planes and not with the foamies. Dancing Wings Hobby has some remarkable balsa planes in their catalog now, and the quality is really a positive. And now we know they do fly well too!!! I think a sexy little glow engine would be a great option too and no fiddling with the battery then. Very interesting this

[@PetrincicBrosRC]

It was amazing. Theses balsa birds from DW Hobby are great stuff. Cant wait to see more.

[@adrionbaker3074]

Brownout!!!! 🤣🤣🤣

[@guycaputo8178]

Fantastic flight. Great job filming Captain Blaz

[@PetrincicBrosRC]

Thanks my friend.

[@dancingwingshobby5693]

Great Job !

[@ironmover5800]

Looks like a cool plane ,

[@PfalzD3]

Great flight Hey!

[@micks8045]

Nice flight nice plane

[@themadhatter196]

BEAUTIFUL PLANE EH?