Scratch built RC Plane Dakota DC3 Maiden Crash - It was over before it began!

[@TheRCPilotsLog]

There are probably multiple factors to the failure to fly, lack of washout will be a major one. I probably could have kept it on the ground longer, but it was out of trim and at full power I had no choice. It was completely uncontrollable, all i could do was keep it from rolling over.

[@jorgecastellanos1806]

Things of this hobby, but you were seen to enjoy the construction a lot !!! Greetings from Argentina.

[@rileyhowe9610]

All part of the hobby mate don’t let it get you down the best of us still have incidents

[@TheRCPilotsLog]

Definitely! I always have several projects on the go at once, it helps to move on :)

[@rileyhowe9610]

The RC Pilots Log exactly mate silver lining 👍🏼

[@Lozzie74]

I’m crying for your loss :’(

[@kevinlane]

I feel for you. I have just had an identical experience with my first ever balsa build a J3 cub, I followed the instructions to the letter and it was your comment about washout that has made me realize mine has the same problem ,no washout at the wingtips! Ah well I guess we both live and learn.

[@TheRCPilotsLog]

Ah man, sorry to hear that! Can it be repaired?

[@kevinlane]

@@TheRCPilotsLog yes no problem but I'm still left with the washout problem, guess I'm going to have to make a new wing!😣

[@Pete-eb4ec]

I enjoyed the build and was looking forward to the flight. I admire your perseverance and skills! I know you will keep it up 👍

[@TheRCPilotsLog]

More to come!

[@antonl1894]

The classic DC3 tip stall. Great build though and hoping you will build a new one thats a little bit lighter

[@Hero101010]

Is this a known tendency of this airframe? How would one go about avoiding it - is it too much weight? I would like to build a DC-3 someday, and I'd like to learn as much as possible... Thanks in advance!

[@essentialrcshorts2378]

Should have checked in on your channel a while back Rob. Admire your persistence. I wish there were more large twins out there. Better luck with the next one...

[@TheRCPilotsLog]

Thanks Dom! I’m yet to settle on the next scratch build, it needs to be big and multi engine! 👍🏻

[@BazChannal]

shame that happend early, I really wanted to see it in full skin after detailing it, but thanks for the vedios Rob I learnt new techniques from you mate. yet to build my first plane instead of buying them

[@zubuxstein]

Usually a way to test, hold the airplane/model, vertically, and crank to full throttle. A good sign is if the model is able to stay somewhat in the air barely holding it. *Probably needed a little more speed

[@ajlb1x]

So much pity. Hard work. Don't give up, let me know about the reoperation work.

[@ericwillis777]

Where did you put the cg ?, after watching all 8 egments I'm as disappointed as you. Too much techno - all that throttle/rudder mixing - KISS it goodbye, the ailerons looked wider at the tips also. I've flown a lot in a DC 3, as a passenger, they float up an down like being in an elevator

[@rcpowres]

That is sad!!!!

[@parkeranderson7086]

skip to 2:45 or skip altogether.

[@TheRCPilotsLog]

Thanks for the encouragement. I went to your channel to return the favour, but you have no videos!