The amazing Lazy Bee.

I had forgotten to pin the tail hinges in place and the rudder flew off in mid flight. Luckily it landed perfectly.

[@SlopeRCGliders]

I had forgotten to pin the tail hinges in place and the rudder flew off in mid flight. Luckily it landed perfectly.

[@tdenkrew]

Touch some wood, :) ?---w.e.e.d---?

[@MrWriggs]

What you like John... Lol

[@tenderheart62]

Pin? Don’t you glue the hinges in place John? Thanks in advance for your reply.

[@larry903s]

John, I love your video's. You probably have the largest R/C glider collection in the world. My brother and brother in-law want to get in to R/C flying and I was going to suggest learning on a Carl Goldberg Gentle Lady, but after watching this video, I think this Lazy Bee would be even better than a Gentle Lady for learning. This appears to be an Andy Clancy Designs powered Lazy Bee turned into a glider, but did you build the 48" version or did you modify it more than just turn the powered airplane into a glider?

[@richarddarlington1139]

@@larry903s Keep in mind that John is an experienced R/C pilot. The Lazy Bee, as charming as it is, has some disadvantages. A Gentle Lady (if you can find one) would be a much better choice for a beginning builder and pilot. A Sig Riser would be a great choice as well.

[@robu101]

Who here watched the whole thing because they couldn’t look away???🤚🏼 Legend has it - he’s still flying...on the same battery....

[@jcvitorinoBORBA]

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[@mattingraham3240]

✋🏻

[@quadflopper1012]

not me, i was looking for a link or some kind of information on the glider, of course there wasn't any,,,,,

[@anthonytimpson4975]

could probably fly indefinitely with some panels on the wings to recharge during the day

[@gisall8205]

Yup. It's a 2s 450mah. Still at 50 percent charge.

[@timgood4003]

Perfect choice in music!

[@61Benster]

I can't help but think of 'Caddyshack' when I hear that music.

[@freshnelly]

I think "Flight of the bumble bee" would have matched the title better, but does move like a bee at all so maybe a slowed down version haha

[@patrickswayze2596]

61Benster 😂😂😂 Haven’t seen that in years!,, oh Bill Murray hahaha

[@dreamdiction]

It's "Waltz Of The Flowers".

[@davesvoboda2785]

@@dreamdiction From "The Nutcracker Suite". That, and Bugs Bunny, are how most of us know that composition.

[@user-gd7cn4sy9l]

Apart from the little incident with the rudder I would say this clip with the music the landscape is the perfect advertisement for the craft of building and flying model aircraft. For myself, I was a model aircraft builder which ended by my joining the Royal Air force! A wonderful thing to do.

[@45035]

Outstanding shipmate. in this crazy world we need something to take our minds off the madness.

[@StarLink85]

The mind is the mad Thing your Talking about ... the World is Perfectly fine!!!

[@stopglobalswarming]

Tow a White Lives Matter banner with it

[@rightawaycarhaulers5460]

Jesus Christ is our only salvation creator of this world and Mankind when she gives free will to fortunately and unfortunately life is short and death is eternal Heaven or Hell which one will you choose

[@tenderheart62]

Majestic. Turns on a dime. So healing and relaxing. Masterful flying skills Jonn!! What a gift your videos are.

[@SlopeRCGliders]

Thank you!

[@snowgorilla9789]

@@SlopeRCGliders and I see from the comments that this may not be the best choice for a first timer but you make it look like it will fly itself Thanks

[@SqeakyToy]

These videos are a pure joy. Love the lazy bee.

[@dreadpirateroberts4052]

tenderheart62 ......that’s what I tried to say!………………thanks.

[@santatigerclaus]

@@snowgorilla9789 my 3s lazy bee flys similar -i dont have a slope handy so i have a motor but it floats in deadstick nicely

[@Celsian]

Give whoever's behind the camera a raise. Perfect tracking and ultra smooth, wow. Lovely flight as well, what a great plane.

[@SlopeRCGliders]

Thank you. My wife always comes out and films my flying. She is very good at it.

[@davidmackie8552]

Yes, indeed

[@userTJ39780]

No ailerons, but a full flying rudder and strong elevator control keeps this short-coupled beauty pirouetting at your whim.

[@my_dear_friend_]

Adorable! Like a flying pet that now and then returns to be fed a snack by hand and then goes off again to play.

[@timgarrett203]

Successfully dispelling the myth that gliders have to have skinny high aspect ratio wings! Beautiful!

[@jasmijnariel]

I have a 60s flying wing with 3m span , the wing is 37cm wide on the entire length 😏 that is a lot of surface area

[@Marty43ful]

RC slope soaring....really takes me back to my youth. Happy days. That’s a fabulous site too. Really enjoyed👍

[@Tharkunify]

Yep. And the hours building and finishing followed by a crash, rebuilding, flying a little longer, crash, then finally mastery. It was a steep learning curve but worth it in the end.

[@illiniwood]

Graceful as an angel. This is something that is much more my speed. Regretfully, I'm nowhere near an ocean.

[@t7732155980]

Beautiful choreography for the nutcracker. Love it, thanks

[@pauldowden172]

Your hand launches are ridiculously cool. Awesome as ever, thanks for posting.

[@SlopeRCGliders]

Thank you!

[@andrewd6972]

Imagine what the Wright brothers would think of this, if they could see this footage. How flawless the physics of flight look

[@k.rajeshjagananth3769]

Luverly ...,, Hats off , backdrop, the stage, the colors, the ballerina, the orchestra .... and the conductor ,,,my my

[@simonhewitt9805]

Absolutely brilliant ! An inspired choice of music and I love that colour scheme. It's a good job it was heading inland when the rudder parted company or it would've found a new owner in Ireland !🤣👍

[@patmoore1875]

‘Oh My’, I want one - Hold, live in the real world, this is in the hands of a ‘Master’ !! Brilliant as ever, a few minutes of bliss .......

[@ericmueller1987]

Perfect music for this big floater! So much fun.

[@niteshpant1974]

Adorable plane... ☺️ Wonderful slow charrectorstics......also Music matching perfectly.

[@SlopeRCGliders]

Thank you

[@dangerstenhaber6736]

Cinematography perfectly paired with music selection...totally captivating!

[@SlopeRCGliders]

Thank you.

[@andyelliott292]

How elegant flight can be with just rudder and elevators .

[@joemama.556]

right? I love using just two servos on my gliders, it feels so minimalistic!

[@KaneLono]

Do a barrel roll! oh thats right you can't.😔

[@failureOnSnow]

@@KaneLono i mean technically under the right conditions it could do a barrel roll But definately not an aileron roll

[@4thGloryMonday]

ailerons get in the way when u wanna enjoy JUST flying. where is my lawnchair

[@tomcoryell]

Kane Lono Who cares?

[@fido3561]

Johns signature launches, Hold by wing tip and let go or hold overhead let go. One can only dream of having a place like this to fly from. Thanks for giving us the pleasure of watching you fly. Just so relaxing. Thanks from Georgia, USA.

[@alanweiman1521]

Lazy Bee. What a perfect name. Looked so effortless and lethargic at the same time.

[@BelperFlyer]

I don't usually approve of music on flying videos but this is perfect - beautiful music and beautiful flying. I must drag my old (electic powered) Lazy Bee out of my loft hangar. Amazed it flew so well without the rudder which is also the fin. That'll larn you to pin the hinges :)

[@notsosilentmajority1]

Whenever I watch these types of videos I am always determined to get involved in these hobbies BUT then reality sets in. I am already older and don't have enough time for the little things I do now. Once I remind myself that this man is an expert pilot and I would be starting from scratch, I sit back and watch more of these videos. Thanks to all of you wonderful, talented pilots out there that share your hobby and your skills with us.......... especially along with relaxing music and serene settings. 🙏🏼

[@paulhope3401]

Do it.. Grab yourself an XK A800 and have some fun when its flat calm.. or on the slope when winds are only 2-4mph. It has autolevel and manual modes and is also stabalised. A good cheap starter motor glider for beginners. Very easy to fly.

[@sledawgpilot]

You might try an RC simulator for computer like Real Flight. If you crash in that, no harm, no foul. If you get so you can fly what you want in that you can reasonably expect to fly a model. RTF (ready to fly), electric power & simulators have made RC a lot easier.

[@petercyr3508]

Look up the local AMA chartered club for instruction and fellowship. Mostly older folks. I am a club instructor. Been doing RC since 1972 age 14.

[@cmulder002]

this is a way to get started hobbyking.com/en_us/h-king-axn-floater-1280mm-pnf.html?wrh_pdp=7 There is a almost cult following of this design ;) and yes can also be used for slope soaring.

[@donkeyearrs]

Very graceful craft. You picked the right music too.

[@aceboiga7223]

as soon as it started flying you could see it's soul. astonishing

[@mikehall8036]

Beautifully built and flown. I was mesmerized by the dancing in the wind. Wonderful talent.

[@gregc6661]

With your expert flying skills you fly it so gracefully and so well choreographed to the music too. Fantastic video thank you for sharing.

[@mikedunn7795]

Therapeutic watching this! Good choice of musical accompaniment.

[@ricardoibarra3206]

Great flying, great music a superb photographer !

[@kev4354]

Now that put a Big SMILE on my face-- Love it

[@jean-louism.6563]

Moi de même !

[@FrankD491]

Lazy Bee dances the slow waltz. Perfect music choice. Amazing flying.

[@szpflyer4367]

Splendid choreography, music, flying, filming, and editing. Bravo!

[@SlopeRCGliders]

Thank you.

[@jjroots1436]

As if to answer the question I posed on your last video 😀. What a way to brighten up a rainy day. Thanks, Mr & Mrs John, beautiful.

[@1212354a]

perfectly choreographed to Tschaikovsky's "Waltz of the Flowers!"

[@ianturpin9180]

Thanks to both of you. Superb flying and a nice choice of music as well.

[@maurol.3731]

It looks like a butterfly that flutters happily, with a very coherency musical background. I loved it ...

[@SlopeRCGliders]

Thank you.

[@maurol.3731]

@@SlopeRCGliders 👏

[@landmark4928]

What a wonderful pet plane you have there .what a awsome video dude thanks for very much sharing peace.

[@ed1nh0]

Thumb up for the beautiful aircraft, thumb up for the smooth flight, thumb up for the soundtrack, thumb up for the awesome production and thumb up for the lovely end! 👍🏼👍🏼👍🏼👍🏼👍🏼

[@divyajnana]

BTW, I think they call that "Tail Flutter"...fluttering back to earth. And that final landing was fabulous.

[@earthcoupled]

Isn't Ridge Soaring Magical ? That little glider loves that onshore breeze and all that wonderful LIFT !

[@brahmdempers1005]

Take one lazy bee ,add one big livingroom and one upward angled fan and hey presto, indoor sloapsouring!

[@8311XHT]

That is so cool, reminds me of my first RC, a Goldberg Gentile Lady. Good ole two channel, polyhedral born for ridge lift.

[@leighgraham5873]

Seriously skilled slope soaring, and the perfect backing track, the landing positively enviable, keep making videos for us to enjoy! (Please!)

[@fredmaney]

There aren't adequate words to describe that production. But what a great match between video and music. That is the perfect glider for this production.

[@SlopeRCGliders]

Thank you so much.

[@vitale6633]

That was Fantastic !!! What a beautiful location for coastal slope soaring. Excellent choice of music and editing.

[@SlopeRCGliders]

Thank you!

[@Ruscinda1]

That model has character. It behaves more like a playful puppy than a lazy bee.

[@JohnyG29]

Puppies can't fly.

[@JoseSanchez-zk2zb]

This one surely can! AMAZING beauty ! 😉👍

[@mikew3232]

Increadable how easy it is to launch.. Well flown too. I remember the Lazybee phase in the 90's we all had one.

[@mattingraham3240]

I agree, it seemed like every club had at least one showing up. As for mine... lol this was my first complete build started on Christmas day '95 with a bet that I could finish and maiden by the New Year... FF⏩ lost the bet lol, and did my maiden exactly 1yr after the original bet date. It was cold...

[@thisnicklldo]

It's like an obedient labrador puppy, determined to both have fun and please its master - charming.

[@robertsamson4610]

Finally!..someone who knows how to pick the right music for the occasion, BRAVO!!

[@irfanashraf1238]

A glider which brings music into your life. “Well done Esquire !”

[@howardlaws5787]

Wonderful

[@AddictedRC]

That's the least lazy Lazy Bee I've seen! Bravo! Kudos, for the effortless wingtip ground/hand launch!

[@magustacrae]

Remnded me a lot of surfing a fun wave in a kayak! Very soothing and still exciting!! Thanks so much.

[@gillessarrazin7216]

So cool this glider 2 axles ! Good pilot and great choice for the music ... I like too much !!!

[@1971Flieger]

Perfect flight with perfec music! 👍

[@OcotilloTom]

Very nice flying airplane. I started flying model airplanes in 1957 when I was 11 years old. They had gasoline engines and real spark plugs. They were called Old Timers and we scratch built them from plans drawn in 1939.

[@richardschnedorf5711]

Beautiful glider with fantastic flying characteristics..

[@jodyschultz5870]

Love it, low and slow. Reminds me of paragliding in Wales

[@aeredhaelredfalen6194]

Can you imagine showing this to Leonardo Da Vinci? You'd blow his mind.

[@kurumi394]

In a time before Bernoulli and Newton, he would have had no idea how airfoils work so yeah he'd think of you as a magician

[@robjontay5052]

He'd say " THAT'S IT!"

[@ericcoleson7410]

First reaction: "I just have to do one of those!" Reasoned response: "No, honestly; I'd be giggling too uncontrollably to fly it."

[@ThranMaru]

Also we would all die stepping off the cliff while fixated on the plane flying around us

[@elibabbe7709]

I am sure I would starve to death because I wouldn't stop flying it

[@ericcoleson7410]

El Babbe: I don't recall flying anything on the slope that couldn't be controlled with a single stick, requiring the use of but a single hand. My longest slope flight was a little over 5 hours. I didn't need to eat, but I confess to having spent enough of that time with a beer in one hand that I'm sure I could have managed a grilled cheese sandwich between beers.

[@CrazyFunnyCats]

Save the bees! 🐝. All bees 🐝 are awesome 👏. Great vid. Our cat 🐈 wants one now. 😆

[@johncrumpley8702]

I flew AMA Pattern planes for years. I have to commend you (and your wife) for a beautiful video. The flying was incredible; the music was perfect; and your wife finished it off with perfect camera work. Thanks for this.

[@SlopeRCGliders]

Thank you! It’s certainly a fun glider to fly.

[@yobrojoost9497]

What a beauty! Very nice editing with perfect music too! Glad it survived the rudderless landing!

[@crispy2473]

That looks so relaxing and peaceful , great stress reliever not too mention fun. love it !!!

[@eoinmurphy210]

great flying,well done,music spot on too.

[@e3dave744]

What a graceful glider . Looks like a lot of fun

[@citicolina]

My goodness that last landing and your face right after. Beautiful video John, the music added so much to it. 👏👏

[@4thGloryMonday]

This almost made me shed a tear, absolutely beautiful

[@SlopeRCGliders]

Thank you!

[@kevinmaggs4660]

It's Kevin in NSW NORTHERN RIVERS LISMORE !!!! WHERE THE HUGE FLOODS WERE EVER THING ALL OF US HAD WASHED AWAY !! 45 YEARS OF TOOLS ,PANAL BEATER SPRAY PAINTER I HAVE BEEN ,, THEN 4 WEEKS LATER AGAIN,, POST TRAMORMATIC STRESS BAD !!!! BUT WATCHING YOUR WONDERFUL GLIDERS TAKES ME AWAY!! TAKES MY MIND OF THINGS I COMENTED A WEEK AGO ABOUT THE X WING YOU MADE ! AND THIS ONE AGAIN IS SO WONDERFUL,,AND THE CONTROL YOU HAVE IS FANTASTIC AND PRESISE,, I WISH I COULD BE THERE WATCHING IN PERSON , FEELING THE BREEZE SEEING YOU FLY , BUT THE VIDEOS LIFT MY SPRITES AND TAKE MY MIND OF THINGS !!!!! 🤯 KEEP BULDING AND FLYING , YOUR BRILLIANT AND A FANTASTIC PILOT !!! THANKS FROM KEV 😉

[@SlopeRCGliders]

Thanks Kev. I hope thing improve for you soon.

[@DonDegidio]

Hi John, Just came in from mowing the lawn and a nice way to unwind for five minutes. Great save when the vertical fin decided to go bye bye. Music was spot on. Katherine did a fantastic job with the camera. Stay safe.

[@OldguyChris]

What a amazing flying machine....nice flying my friend

[@erikedwards5744]

Very cool and awesome place to fly! Enjoyed the video thanks.

[@semperatis]

What an elegant flier that plane is.

[@stephenlittle7534]

OMG THIS ONE PUTS A BIG BIG SMILE ON MY FACE. 😃😃😃😃😃

[@Jon.Carlsen]

Is anyone else reminded of the dancing hippos in Disney's Fantasia?

[@JessHull]

wow I was thinking the same thing! are you kidding me ?!

[@george1gall]

Tchaikovsky: Waltz of The Flowers Op.71 + custom Giant Lazy Bee (glider version) + Team Woodfield = The best syncronized slope edit in existence! Truly beautiful, bravo! Thank You!

[@notsosilentmajority1]

Let us not forget about the wonderful Looney Tunes/Bugs Bunny/ Elmer Fudd cartoons that include these wonderful tunes as well, lol. Seriously though, they brought classical music to many of us that may never have had heard classical music otherwise.

[@mgmg-nr2dj]

Pretty good and nice Not only for the hobby pleasure but also for the health of the player in terms of having a fresh and clean air for breathing. Jealous of you. Great!

[@kevinnobody3052]

I don't know if that's a curse or a blessing to be old enough to have a wealth of knowledge that spans the gap between RC videos and dancing hippos but hey, I'm right there with you.👍 Oh and by the way, thanks alot, now I have the image of those dancing hippos in my head and I can't get it out.🤪

[@royalanania3306]

Hey look Mom!!!! No hands,the music is excellent also. You bring life to these gliders,they are not just a plane to you.

[@mr.janhe_10]

Wonderful! So nice to watch. The Music 🎶 is a great complement to the plane's moves. Bravo!

[@mreckes9967]

Once again you have out done yourself my good man, cheers for a pleasant interlude to life.

[@STEAMPASCAL]

Super vidéo avec ce planeur virevoltant et cette si jolie valse, bravo!

[@legebakken1]

wonderful !! thanks for sharing, great filming

[@MrTrapper28]

What a joyous video and to boot, shot on my doorstep. I have walked and swam at this beach many many times. Loved it.

[@SlopeRCGliders]

Thanks for watching. So glad you enjoyed it!

[@GrandadIsAnOldMan]

Stunning performance, as always 😍👍

[@crabsodyinblue]

fantastic skills, this lzay beauty will certainly get someone to learn to use the rudder

[@karlhawley342]

very nice John 👍😃🇺🇸🙋

[@michellemaher6144]

Even God didn't want that to end in tears. Blue Skies! 👍💞✈

[@ChrisEvansNodd]

That is the best thing I've seen in a while.

[@karlroyce-bainbridge1391]

Reminds me of a twice size tomboy I had many years ago, took me 2 hrs to get the thing down, nearly had seven heart attacks.

[@sailingstpommedeterre4905]

Beautiful Model, Beautiful background music

[@HEATRACER24]

The cool factor is off the charts with this!

[@javiermexico1065]

Amazing, really beautifull flying.

[@alldaye2]

Could be my favorite so far! I have a powered Lazy Bee, flight characteristics are very similar, although your location is definitely better!

[@dlmsarge8329]

Absolutely fantastic! Thanks for posting these visual essays , the perfect blend of art and science.

[@SlopeRCGliders]

Thank you for watching!

[@edb1149]

Love the launch by a wing tip. Kitty Hawk was my first slope soar. Will never forget “hovering” within arms reach. Magical.

[@MindRiderFPV]

Beautiful, and you make it look easy.

[@RachalLA1]

Amazing flying skills - so entertaining!

[@vicosdivicos]

The music in combination with the sky dancing lazy bee is just perfect! 👌 Love it.

[@steinshaw2490]

@ John Woodfield RC Gliders Give your wife/camera operator another kudos!!! Another beautiful video. Thanks you two!

[@CheshireTomcat68]

Ah, the forgotten cocktail sticks of doom.

[@richarddarlington1139]

Indeed.