XXXL BAE HAWK 1/2.5 SCALE - TEST FLIGHT

Another test flight of this huge Rc aircraft.
Ready for Jet Power 2019
The team:
Thomas Höchsmann (TOMAHAWK Aviation)
Marc Petrak - Pilot
Michael Bay - Bulding crew chief
Michael Walzer - Mechanic
Danilo Salinetti - Mechanic
Model data:
Scale: 1/2.5
Wingspan: 3.8 m / 150"
Length: 4.9 m / 193"
Weight (all up): 80 Kg / 176.4 pounds
Required turbine size: 550 Newton
Wing construction: GFK/CFK
Fuselage construction: FRP/CFR
Turbine: JetCat P550 PRO - www.jetcat.de/...
Kit: TOMAHAWK Aviation - tomahawk-aviat...
For the full fiberglass kit that is produced in most modern sandwich-vacuum technology, we will have all accessories from the scale landing gear, cockpit, exhaust pipe to the fiberglass tank we can offer everything in field-proven quality. Furthermore, we will round off the kit with all scale accessories and you can choose between the single engine version or with 2 turbines.
ENJOY

[@SubToTripleThreatRC]

If that was a test flight, I'd say it passed the test with "flying" colors! This is another in a long series of amazing videos of amazing models on your channel Horst. Two thumbs up to the TOMAHAWK team and to you for the awesome video. Like others who have already commented, I really enjoyed the view from within the plane.

[@RCScaleAirplanes]

_Thanks Bob._ Sorry for being late with my reply. Too many comments over the last few days 😂👊

[@SubToTripleThreatRC]

No worries brother, I know how busy you are! I'm surprised that you even have time to look at the comments anymore! 👊

[@georgeorwell100]

TripleThreatRC superb. No other words really.

[@SubToTripleThreatRC]

Agreed

[@100ProofHatred]

+1 on pilot cam

[@AllenCaraway]

Whoever built this deserves an award. I'm in awe. Utterly superb.

[@mattinsley1721]

@camaro z28ss Idiot.

[@Mad.Man.Marine]

camaro z28ss the hell is wrong with you man ! Your such a piece of shit for even thinking that let alone saying it.

[@tole3354]

Mad Man Marine I don’t think what he said was a joke, look at the videos he has liked

[@MrPeterthepilot]

Mad Man Marine Agree ...living in a bygone age....

[@dukeman7595]

@JB GTO Hey that is totally in appropriate, one does not speak ill of Mothers period.

[@MrSteve2714740]

No debate ,No argument, this is just simply "Totally stunning". Big respect to all involved and massive credit to the pilot as he did himself the model proud too.

[@olliea6052]

That onboard footage is pure Top Gun! And the hawk....there is just something about it. Beautiful.

[@DrTubeman]

Man those in-flight camera shots are gold, thank you RC well done to all, that Hawk is a beast!

[@psygn0sis]

I love it when onboard video is included.

[@robertelmo7736]

Can't wait till someone puts some automatic bb guns on one of these things...be like WWI all over again, except no one gets hurt lol...

[@b-roll4881]

I agree. You would think that these builders and pilots would want that first person view point. Smal run cams are not pricey. This a very well done model

[@ksp-crafter5907]

@Fireball XL5 Nobody would get hurt on the ground, the BBs slow down very quickly (no danger for anyone after max. 50 meter/150 feet) - little snowflake!

[@BRC21]

Robert Elmo Foote test did it with a A-10 and shot a tank

[@DanielDeRudder]

Wow !!! This 'model' must show up on some ATC radar? Amazing !

[@ShaneFlies]

By far the best remote controlled jet model and pilot I’ve seen on KZbin to date! Outstanding work.

[@RCScaleAirplanes]

_Thank you for your kind comment. Much appreciated !_

[@12jsteve]

Detailed right down to the MDC in the canopy - absolutely superb! Huge respect to the builder from someone who used to ground handle the real thing. 👍😎

[@g36pilot92]

This is likely the most realistically flown & image captured RC jet flights I've seen. Picked a great day & lighting period to fly. The build, flight skills, and image production is a "bucket list" combination here. Salute!

[@kranson8514]

The model, the flight, camera views, was flawless probably the best youtube video I've seen of a scale jet, stunning effort by all involved in the aircraft. WOW.

[@RCScaleAirplanes]

_Thank you for your compliment. Much appreciated !!!_

[@grabitz]

My 5 year old grandson is fascinated with things that fly. He would have a blast flying in that awesome toy.

[@gregadomeit4020]

Can't count how many videos like this the I have viewed here in the USA, this one is the best. From the view of the flight from the 2 camera's mounted on the aircraft to the timing of all 3 stations of landing gear deploying and retracting in total sync. That is a show stopper and a show winner. Beautiful job by all involved.

[@pocale]

i thought Hawk would be a good looking and excellent rc-jetmodel for its rational dimensions. a plane that can be flown without fly-by-wire computer, and as a scale model from the ground. yet Hawk looks like a credible eye-candy war machine. beautiful plane. this video proves it. superb workmanship and piloting. you made something i have been day dreaming. thanks for sharing.

[@RCScaleAirplanes]

_Thank you for your great comment, which I really appreciate !!!_

[@Mad.Man.Marine]

RCScaleAirplanes so how long was the build. And did you do all of it. Like the machining and everything? Freaking epic plane!!!! This thing is so awesome.

[@АртурДамирович-в6н]

Juho K аdiva cat mikapyl juice amp a

[@LastExile1989]

Reading your comment... I swear I've read it before.

[@supergarball]

That cockpit shot is sick! Love it. Great bird you have there. Very realistic motion to the plane other than the landing.

[@tole3354]

And take off which he rotated 10 seconds in

[@munched55]

Very nice RC. Super balance of agility and speed. Very, very nice.

[@josipvrandecic2472]

Huge Bae Hawk, easy flying and fantastic soft landing .... perfect ... all kudos to Mr. Petrak & Company. Herr Horst thanks so much for profi filming...as usual.

[@RCScaleAirplanes]

_Thank you for another great comment. Much appreciated, Josip._

[@001-j7l]

As someone who works closely with all marks of HAWK, the detail on this is unreal, even the noise is on par, good work

[@ot1402]

Man! The craftsmanship is unbelievable!! The hours put into building this beautiful aircraft, paid off big time! Lol! For a couple seconds, I tripped on the pilot! I thought he was real. LOVE the onboard camera’s. Just fantastic!

[@brandonthomas303]

An absolutely gorgeous model!! The sounds! They give me goosebumps!! Love it!!

[@tommyh5540]

Also must say I had to laugh at 4:30 when the pilot was feeling the g's. It looks so funny-real! :-)

[@oliverxvi4373]

Thats not a real pilot its a dummy. Lol im joking.

[@nicepush2574]

@@oliverxvi4373 it's a paid actor !!!! 😆😆😆

[@arturzatorski595]

Those midget test pilots never get paid enough!

[@deemdoubleu]

Nice job getting Tom Cruise to step in for the pilot's job - fantastic acting!

[@kchastain3]

The cockpit cam was so cool. Wish it were an ‘80s GI Joe action figure inside. That would be the icing on the cake for this dream. Incredible plane.

[@KTo288]

Amazing, the onboard footage of the plane rolling had me almost ready to throw up, until I reminded myself I'm sitting in my living room watching KZbin. Fantastic job, qudos to all the people who built this beaut.

[@RCScaleAirplanes]

_Thank you for your great comment, which I really appreciate !!!_

[@oldthudman]

The model is so big it acts like a real plane (a real BAE Hawk) ……….

[@williammanganaro9070]

Superb !!! Excellent piloting and footage. Really enjoyed the video. Good luck with this jet.

[@GlidingClips]

I dont get this whole R/C Plane community kind of thinking .... There are videos on youtube of test flights and maiden flights where the pilots just ram their huge scale handbuilt aircrafts into the ground and destroy them and everybody is clapping for them and cheering .... Then there is your landing, by far one of the best R/C Plane landings i have ever seen and nobody is clapping .... WTF

[@charlesseymour1482]

Clapping. Well done all. Video plane landing... All.

[@acward2007]

That grass strip looked punishing on the undercarriage legs. What an aircraft, looks, sounds and flown like the full size. Love it!

[@rene240sx]

Outstanding, aircraft and videography, except the big headed landing

[@bigestudios3890]

Obviously a seasoned RC pilot. Beautiful scale flight!

[@johnmark9421]

That's definitely the coolest thing I've seen in a while.

[@barriemaclean6872]

Incredible.What highly skilled engineers we have to-day to produce a " Model" plane like this.

[@18000rpm]

At this point you might as well do a 1/1 scale and call it a day

[@goover78]

Why stop at 1/1... how about 2/1

[@matthewlitvak2695]

18000rpm No kidding this is now past ridiculous

[@whattheheck3553]

Yeah no shit! That thing is huge!!

[@nathd1748]

I am feeling my skin turn green with envy. This is just superb. If the guy who made this has a wife then she must be very understanding. VERY!

[@sonicstep]

Camera work is the best I've seen for scale planes. Top marks!

[@RCScaleAirplanes]

*thanks !*

[@johnbravo7542]

The view of the pilot inside the cockpit was very realistic,nice work with the jet.

[@Davide79]

The sound of this big turbine is amazing! Thumbs up for builder and pilot!

[@scottgorman7166]

That was a incredible display of workmanship and pilot skills. A beauty. I do have 1 question, does your wife have to park her car out on the driveway due to this baby had to be housed in the garage?

[@RCScaleAirplanes]

The model is stored in a big room outside the house.

[@robertcieslak1861]

Aka hanger!

[@TheLevitatingChin]

If you can afford to build one of these you don't have to worry about silly things like having only one garage.

[@scottgorman7166]

@@TheLevitatingChin I dont know, I build kayaks and boats and use up a 3 car garage. I guess it depends on how many big tools you have. Mine is a complete woodshop.

[@jameslane8364]

There Was Times in the video I had to remind myself it wasn't a real one awesome video gym KC MO

[@MrMaxeemum]

Beautifully flown in a scale manner. Looks real, well done.

[@arodrigues2843]

FANTASTIC model, AND FANTASTIC video.!!! Superior CAMERA work.!!! Very interesting viewing from the interior and wingtip cameras.!!! KUDOS for you all. Almost like the REAL THING.....

[@duncandmcgrath6290]

The model , footage and airmanship are absolutely stunning👍

[@andrewjenery1783]

A small light person could almost ride it! Amazing realism.

[@scottskinner577]

Shout out to Verne Troyer. RIP

[@jimonzo]

I can't wait until it is flown by Cats!

[@sandman7199]

Andrew Jenery what do you mean ‘a small person could almost ride it?’ There really is a small person in it, he’s piloting the aircraft. Take a closer look at him in the pilot’s seat!

[@scottskinner577]

@@sandman7199 lmao

[@andrewjenery1783]

@@sandman7199 That's a big Action Man, and I was only kidding.

[@airailimages]

Wow! Remarkable aircraft, great piloting, and well-made video. Thumbs up!

[@RCScaleAirplanes]

_Thanks !_ 👍

[@fredboat]

Thanks for the show/video,and sound, Magnificent aircraft.

[@doffincodger]

Excellently flown. The on board HD cameras were well placed and very effective. Thank you

[@motorTranz]

Superb model. Superb airmanship.

[@spreadeagled5654]

That’s no model, it’s a REAL airplane! 👏👍

[@mavos1211]

Absolutely incredible! By far the best RC Jet I have ever seen and the cameras just make it! The only think that would top this is for 8 others to make the same jet and then you paint them all bright red.

[@jeffreyburley4033]

Simply WOW. Outstanding scale flyer to the extreme, excellent construction. Kudos to the ones who built it and of course, the pilot.

[@EleanorPeterson]

The weight (175 lbs) gives it extremely realistic 'scale' flying characteristics. What a beautiful project. I look forward to seeing it fully trimmed and detailed. :-)

[@thrillseekanz7874]

This is stunning, I fly aircraft for a living and can appreciate the skill involved in piloting something like this from the ground without the seat of the pants most of us pilot's rely on! Beautiful scale aircraft, I don't think model is a word that applies to this. Any aircraft that's perfect scale replicas of the real thing I love, the attention to detail is incredible. I'd love my own one day!

[@ginginthing]

Unreal!. This plane is awesome. The gear on this thing is a work of art. Excellent pilot skills showed especially in the landing.

[@oneanddone7992]

If there is a word beyond awesome, this video is it. Fantastic.

[@stevebroughton4787]

Great seeing a big jet with more than enough power !. What a beauty.

[@Anthony-zt1zs]

1/2.5 scale? Wow, that's huuuuge!

[@boeingman777]

That model is outstanding.... Looking at some of the inflight footage you would think it was the real aircraft. Amazing.

[@RYBAT]

Brilliant!! Masterful Craftsmanship, Good on Ya Mate!!

[@jakriss]

Wow, unbelievable the detail and work put into this plane is awesome.

[@rickrickard2788]

Go-Pro's, bringing our hobby, to life.

[@hendo7798]

Awsome, you flew you it to perfection ....realistic as I have ever seen ....👍

[@stephenlittle7534]

You could be mistaken for the real hawk. And a perfect display of move that I have known all my life looking at the Red Arrows Team. Well done Sir

[@russellrobson7632]

Superb model, beautifully flown, some of the best filming too.

[@RCScaleAirplanes]

*_THANKS !!!_*

[@cmdrcowboy]

Fantastic! I flew in the Navy a century ago and have never enjoyed something then flying. To see what you have done is really great

[@umaxen0048]

Wow, that has a beautiful, stable flight...

[@sammyfromsydney]

One of the most realistic I've seen. Well done.

[@michaellipousky9143]

Magnificent!! Beautiful scale flying!! 👍👍

[@Trev0r98]

Prettiest RC bird I've ever seen on KZbin, going back to 2005...either in the air, or on the ground.

[@envitech02]

This is superb par excellence!! I'm waiting for his next XXXXXXXXXXL 1:1 Scale RC Hawk. AWESOME !!!!!

[@2541968joey]

Amazing plane & great flying skills, 4 point rolls were well done. Thanks for the camera angles

[@DJAYPAZ]

Totally awesome. The cameras on the RC jet produced some wonderful life like video.

[@pac1fic055]

That landing... so perfect.

[@67tomcat]

The RAAF wants its Hawk back! Amazing machine and video.

[@canemcave]

WOW! these guys can build their own air force

[@scottskinner577]

Would have liked to see Verne Troyer unboxing and test flying this on that show he had....RIP

[@dannybruce2027]

Scott Skinner looks like he would have been a perfect fit up in the cockpit.

[@nighthawk0077]

C'mon Verne was at least 1:2.25 scale!

[@Barnekkid]

Something this big is lethal.

[@blackberrygnu9385]

Heads up for the guy with the white cap and his helpers , amazing work , wow

[@gary1705]

WOW! What an amazing aircraft 👍 and so skill fully piloted 🛫by it’s operator 👏 👌🙋‍♂️👉🇦🇺

[@evilgunz7078]

Thanks for the cameras on the plane and not putting music to your video!

[@rc-media-world]

Fantastic 👌🏻

[@RCScaleAirplanes]

Danke mein Freund !

[@gafengla]

These guys could build the real thing no problem !

[@garyspeed8961]

Ahhhh the SOUND IS SUPERB!

[@RcNickster709]

WOW.. Such a great flight.. Amazing angles .. Loved all the footage and amazing flying.. :)

[@lesmesboyenger4003]

Well done Folks !!!

[@usedbrickie9166]

Can you just imagine the fun you could of had if you had one of these when you were a kid "Look Mom No Hands" !! RR trains weren't so bad. I guess Cheers excellent job.

[@RCScaleAirplanes]

LOL ... thank you for your great comment !

[@ericpruett7885]

Most amazing RC jet I’ve ever seen.

[@hulk7272]

Man, all I can say is AWESOME!!!!! Beautiful plane, superb piloting and a FANTASTIC video of aerial footage!!!!

[@istvanpapp1676]

Bravó, Bravo bravó!!!!! Ez igen!!!! Buonno, SUPER, SUPER, SUPER!!

[@chipm2544]

That is awesome! Well done sir. Sounds like the real thing flying by.

[@ChrisB257]

Now that is EXTREME!! Amazing size... totally awesome. Great on board video footage. Perfect flight very ably piloted - nice landing. When I was still in UK back in 80's - Hawk trainers used to fly super low over my area - they were based at RAF Chivenor in Devon. Superb video Horst :)

[@JustInvertedFpv]

Amazing piloting and amazing plane! Every time you looped I kept thinking what an insane lawn dart that would be if you didn't pull out. Los skills are seriously impressive!

[@CNSFX]

Awesome jet! Can RC jet companies stop calling landing gear an accessory and charge as much as the jet kit please? Not an accessory!

[@bobdyer422]

Horst, That was amazing! Great vid and what a jet! Can't wait for more of this!

[@RCScaleAirplanes]

Thank you Bob. There will come some more vids of it for sure. _Cheers, Horst_

[@ICKY427]

wow! thats definitely the biggest "scale" plane ive seen so far. beautiful machine and piloting!

[@realMaverickBuckley]

Stunning work gentlemen. Regards from Britain. 💙 P.S. Surely you gotta do one in Red 😉

[@RCScaleAirplanes]

Thank you. Due to the fact, that this one is the very first flying prototype, the paint scheme was not that important. The customers can joice from different paint schemes.

[@marcobephage1396]

Well done Plane models are getting bigger & faster 👍👍

[@dexterdean]

Pure horn right there and the Aussie scheme looks fantastic.

[@aldeen19]

Such a lovely grace in the air, I really loved it. A master piece of the RC aviation. Only one defect I guess, was the pilot in the cockpit forgot to shave his beard !.. Cheers!

[@darrendix5163]

WELL done! And what's best is that you didn't ruin it with a cheesy afterburner light like so many people do.

[@aerofly2]

The Hawk doesn’t have an afterburner.

[@lec7091]

Great aircraft - great flying. Well done.