RC Plane Close CALL, Near Crash Pilot RC EXTRA NG Steve Schafer Qualifying Freestyle Masters 2022

This was such a close call, any lower and this may of been a Crash
with the GP123 engine with a GP123 engine
A brand new design, built from a classic. In 2019 Extra Acrobatic Aircraft unveiled their latest masterpiece, and now in 2020 Pilot-RC is unveiling ours.
The Extra NG is the latest iteration of the Extra family, each version becoming more precise and more agile than ever before, and this feeds down all the way through our models.
This new design, combined with all of Pilot-RC’s latest build innovations and methods provide a high quality kit that can be built within minutes upon arrival at the flying field and relied upon for strength, agility and all round fun.
SPECIFICATIONS:
Model: Extra NG
Wingspan: 103″ (2.630mm)
Length: 97.2″ (2.470mm)
Wing area: 1,843″² (11,890cm²)
Weight: 27.72lbs (12.6kg)
FEATURES:
NEW! Hybrid construction from wood and composite materials for specially reinforced fuselage and wings.
NEW! Patented quick assembly system for wings, stabilizer and SFG
NEW! Patented quick assembly system for canopy.
Film covering applied over a Genuine German Oracover (Ultracote) base
Highly prefabricated, experienced builders can have air ready in under a day
Pre-installed hinges (glued and pinned)
Internally mounted cowling - so no visible external screws exposed (two exposed screws underneath for easy mounting)
Removable wings and stabs
Laser engraved motor mounting position
Easy canister installation due to open construction
Pull push system for Rudder servo
INCLUDED HARDWARE:
Complete air frame with all basic accessories (such as carbon fibre main undercarriage, tail-gear assembly and wing-tubes as well as fibreglass control horns and wheel pants)
“Spare” lower section cowl from transparent plastic - used to mark out correct location to cut the cowl for perfect fitting every time
Pre-installed hinges and pre-mounted canopy
Fuel tank and fuel tubing pre-prepared, fuel dot and breather valve
Wheels, axels and wheel pants
Pre-prepared pushrods with ball links
Matching carbon spinner
CRASH KITS AVAILABLE FOR THIS MODEL:
Landing gear repair package. Includes the wooden parts required to repair the damage often suffered around the landing gear area.
Front fuselage repair package. Includes the wooden parts required to repair the damage often suffered around the front of the model
Please note that additional or alternative spare wood outside of the above Packs is not available to order.
Images for illustration purposes only - exact contents vary per package, model and size.
REQUIRED HARDWARE:
Motor: 80-120cc or equivalent electric
Servos: 7 high torque plus throttle // Uses x2 per aileron, x1 per elevator half and x1 or x2 on rudder using push-pull
Also requires all the usual accessories such as transmitter, receiver, propeller, batteries, powerbox, extension leads and possibly other small accessories.
PILOT-RC RECOMMENDED HARDWARE:
Servos: Pilot-Rc PW28AH (28Kg - 0,056s at 8,4v)
Servo arms: Pilot-Rc 1,6″ Aluminium arms (included with Pilot-Rc servos)
Wingbags: Pilot-RC wingbags
Suncover: Acrobatic Suncover
The Freestyle Masters Competition is a high level advanced Freestyle Aerobatic event for Radio Controlled Model Aeroplanes and Helicopters.
The format of the competition consists of a series of ranking flights followed by a head to head knockout competition.
Pilots compete for the title of Freestyle Masters Champion over a number of rounds which systematically reduce the number of pilots left in the event until just two remain. This is the final.
The event differs in many places to the popular Extreme Flight Competitions (XFC’s) of Europe and the USA.
Namely:
FSM is not an ‘Aeromusical’ event, though music is played throughout a pilots flight.
Pilots need not use scale replicas of real aircraft.
Not all flights are ‘scored’ and there are no ‘K’ factors in the scoring.
Use of smoke, streamers, confetti etc., are not rewarded but all can be used.
Timing of the flight begins at wheels up (e.g. no ‘Air’ starts).
The judged flight terminates following a crash or the expiration of the allotted flight time.
The only way to score a Zero is to avoid flying.
Entry is currently restricted to pilots from the UK.
General Rules
The competition is for UK based competitors flying propeller driven models or RC Heicopters only.
Minimum model size shall be a 70" wingspan (including Bi-Planes) and be powered by a minimum of 30cc engine or electric equivalent. Helicopter minimum size is 500. Maximum fixed wing engine size is 250cc. Maximum wet weight is sub 25kg. Welcome to BRAVO 303, we bring to you the very latest and greatest Remote Control Aircraft content from some of the biggest and best shows the UK has to offer. Regularly getting up close and personal not only with the models but also there owners to get their insights and feedback
Happy Flying and see you all soon
BRAVO 303

[@jrhalabamacustoms5673]

Their worst day of piloting is WAY better than my very best day! Great skills.

[@Bravo303]

Thanks! They definitely put in the time to get that skilled. Keep practicing yourself, and you'll be there in no time!

[@flyingfortressrc1794]

Man that was close but definitely great piloting skills

[@Bravo303]

I think if it had of been only a couple of inches lower that model would of snagged the tail and then it would of been a complete write off, Skin of your teeth flying & entertainment

[@stephencoram2900]

The almost landing on the wing tip was better than the one on the wheels. Notice the leg break out of the mountings when the aircraft crashed (the old saying its either a landing or a crash) while attempting to land. two places on an aircraft that must not be skimped on regarding strength are wing spars and landing gear. Notice how the aircraft ballooned when landing, to stop this the elevator must be pulsed when near the ground and the chances are you will rarely bounce or balloon another landing again.

[@NiclasHorn]

Absolute, difficult and advanced individual maneuvers, but there is no flow in the flight at all. not particularly impressive if you can not fly with a certain flow and pace. whether it is high or low pace. feels and looks most like the pilot has ADHD or something similar. is starting to get tired of so many people thinking this is "skilled" flying, and that it is popular.

[@franciscodadone148]

agree

[@Bravo303]

Each pilot to his own, that why this competition exists to find the best Freestyle pilot,

[@dieselguy62]

Sure looked like good flying to me

[@edimilsonalves4376]

Muita confiança .falta de atenção patrocinio forte dedo bruto

[@Bravo303]

Thanks for your feedback!

[@lookvik610]

Надеюсь это можно починить.

[@Bravo303]

Он уже летал на следующий день, готовый к более конкурентоспособным полетам.

[@Bravo303]

It was flying the very next day, ready for more competitive flights

[@incubrian]

Close call with what? How is this a near crash??? Lmao what a fucking clickbait title....

[@markt6941]

Jeezus he lost the tip of his wing! I'd say that was a near crash! Look at 4:07. (amazing flying, btw)

[@Bravo303]

Everyone else seems to of spotted the moment Feel free to re-watch the slow mo of the wingtip strike @3:46.. Take a look at the elevator stabs, they are grinding in the grass, if the model had been only a inch lower that scrape would of been a cartwheel and a model write off.. Hence Close Call

[@ThePlainNsimple]

@@Bravo303 Great video, and great save. Did the engine deadstick on landing, or did you kill it? Also, they let people with below 85 IQ in the comments section, best to probably not even respond. Cheers!