THATS IT! I'm DONE! - The Massive Skymaster A-10 Black Snake Complete

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From thedrive.com website on the Black Snake A-10.
An A-10C Warthog ground-attack aircraft has emerged in a striking black and dark gray paint job. The scheme on the jet, assigned to the Indiana Air National Guard’s 122nd Fighter Wing, was created to help mark the 100th anniversary of Indiana National Guard aviation operations.
The jet, serial number 80-0244, also retains the distinctive snakehead nose art found on all A-10Cs that belong to the 122nd Fighter Wing, which is nicknamed the Blacksnakes. The complete scheme also has a number of other symbolic touches.
This scheme is very different from other commemorative paint jobs that have been applied to A-10s in the past, most of which are at least based on historical camouflage schemes. For instance, earlier this year, the U.S. Air Force's Warthog Demonstration Team received a jet sporting a version of the iconic Southeast Asia camouflage pattern that is most closely associated with the service's operations during the Vietnam War.
The Indiana Air National Guard traces its history back to the establishment of the 137th Observation Squadron in 1921, which was equipped at the time with Curtiss JN-4 Jenny biplanes. The 122nd Fighter Wing specifically traces its roots back to the U.S. Army Air Force's 358th Fighter Group, which stood up in January 1943. That unit trained on P-40 Warhawk piston fighters before moving to England to join the Allied air war in Europe during World War II, where it was equipped with P-47D Thunderbolts.
After World War II, various predecessor units to the current 122nd Fighter Wing operated a succession of piston and then jet-engined fighter aircraft, including the F-51D Mustang, F-84F Thunderstreak, F-4C and F-4E Phantom IIs, and F-16C Vipers. In 2009, the Wing transitioned to an A-10C unit.

[@thelightersideofrc]

A10 Black Snakes is done! Thanks for watching the series!

[@doughinkle2947]

I swear you're not human. The detail and precision that you pour into your projects is absolutely amazing. Great job Jon, and I can't wait to watch the next build.

[@thelightersideofrc]

HAHA. Thanks Doug! I appreciate the kind words!

[@Livlifetaistdeth]

The complexity of these aircraft is absolutely amazing! Thank you for sharing.

[@thelightersideofrc]

My pleasure! Thanks for watching!

[@ILSRWY4]

Looks Absolutely AWESOME! Love the gear retract and extension... looks so real! the turbine faces look great and they spin! very cool! Another great build!

[@thelightersideofrc]

Thanks very much! She’s a very cool aircraft!

[@PhantomMark]

Well done for accommodating and massaging the ego's of all the knobheads. Awesome build

[@thelightersideofrc]

HAHA. Thanks.

[@markcloutier7087]

Really awesome! Sounded amazing. My nephew flew a-10s in the Air Force.

[@thelightersideofrc]

Very Cool! He must have some fun stories!

[@DonDegidio]

Hi Jonathan, What an awesome transformation. Words just don't do it justice. Good luck on the maiden. You, Katie, and the family stay safe.

[@thelightersideofrc]

Thanks Don! Turned out better than I expected!

[@davidsoufer116]

Thank you so very much Jonathan …. It looks perfect. Can not wait to see it in person and fly this jet .. 🤩🤩🙏🏻🙏🏻

[@thelightersideofrc]

Thanks David! I’m looking forward to seeing this scheme in the air!

[@David-mz3or]

Awesome 👍🏻👍🏻👍🏻👍🏻👍🏻👏🏻👏🏻👏🏻👏🏻👏🏻⭐️⭐️⭐️⭐️⭐️✅✅✅✅✅

[@thelightersideofrc]

Thanks 🤗

[@G4Disco]

I love hearing the igniters and then light off. That #2 engine candled like a B-52.

[@thelightersideofrc]

Thanks for watching!

[@RubyS.1]

I watch and it inspires me to build cleaner. Not so much the exterior because crash alot but the wiring and small details.

[@thelightersideofrc]

Awesome! I like to find the balance between clean and serviceable when I can. Sometimes there is no option.

[@davidsnyder238]

Incredible my friend, always love seeing your work come together. It turned out beautifully.

[@thelightersideofrc]

Thanks David! Appreciate it!

[@MarkHahn]

Beautiful plane. Wow, probably my fav. I wish i had money for this hobby.

[@thelightersideofrc]

Thanks Mark!

[@sasanmehrabanzad]

Looks beautiful, great job and thank you for sharing with us.

[@thelightersideofrc]

Thank you and My pleasure!

[@hankdurrer5650]

Great build, always look forward to the last few videos to see the project complete. Can't wait to see the maiden.

[@thelightersideofrc]

Thanks Hank! Hopefully weather stays good and we can get her up in a few weeks!

[@gregoryh4601]

Hi Jonathan. Well Done A10 Build. The Air Force in Fort Wayne,IN would be Proud of your Work. I will try to ask a Retired Air Force Mechanic to get the Word Out about your Skill. One thing you need to Program the Gatling Cannon Sound to a Switch so when Owner Does a Fly By he can Hit the Switch. Maybe if Jetti has Bluetooth you can Buy a Wireless Bluetooth Speaker to put in the Field. Now the Be Cool. I do know FrSky has Bluetooth. Take Care

[@thelightersideofrc]

Thanks Greg! I appreciate it!😊

[@ytfytf1265]

Stunning aircraft. Superb work! Well done on the build, really enjoyed watching it.

[@thelightersideofrc]

Thank you very much!

[@jimr7154]

Again truly beautiful job Can’t wait to see her fly 👍

[@thelightersideofrc]

Thanks Jim! Hopefully weather co operates near end of October.

[@markpetersen137]

That is one awesome looking bird! As always, GREAT WORK! Absolutely amazing job! It sounds so good on the engine run ups! I love the looks of the A-10, definitely one of the coolest looking planes and paint schemes out there! Keep up the good work!

[@thelightersideofrc]

Thanks Mark! I appreciate the kind words! This turned out better than I expected. It's such a great scheme for the A-10!

[@IansRCExploits]

Fantastic series Jonathan!! That's got to be the nicest A10 I've ever seen!! Fantastic job 😀👍

[@thelightersideofrc]

Thank you very much! I know I said it over and over in the video's but this scheme is SO PERFECT on the A-10. Turned out better than I expected!

[@IansRCExploits]

Yes you did a fantastic Job!! Respect 😀👍

[@bertgarrison8317]

Loving this project! I ordered some of your 3D printed corner pieces... Absolutely Brilliant! I use them everywhere I need to bend tubing! Those 3D printed battery connector holders are nice! Here is an Idea. Have him print them in multiple color choices. Maybe Red, Yellow, Blue, Black and Grey! Color coding is key.

[@thelightersideofrc]

Thanks Bert! Great idea on the different Color’s!😎

[@gryfandjane]

Well, that’s sort of spectacular. Great build!

[@thelightersideofrc]

HAHA. Thanks Gryf!

[@michaelbochenski6299]

Another great job. Well done young man!

[@thelightersideofrc]

Thank you kindly!

[@woutersmith7616]

Hi. I really enjoy your quality of workmanship👍.

[@thelightersideofrc]

Thank you very much!

[@major_blackss8096]

The Hawg is very near a dear to my heart, excellent build my friend!! You should invest in an inline scale for your full throttle runs to see how much thrust you're producing

[@thelightersideofrc]

Thanks! I'm happy with the results! Turned out better than I was expecting!

[@jefdamen2977]

Wauw amazing details, love it, u deserve much more views.

[@thelightersideofrc]

Thank you so much 😀

[@Bigtimber1980]

awesome job 👏 👍 looks amazing

[@thelightersideofrc]

Thank you! 😊

[@russellhamer8690]

Just fantastic.... liked n subscribed from across the pond..

[@thelightersideofrc]

Thanks for the sub!

[@josephlarson7725]

Looks fantastic!

[@thelightersideofrc]

Thanks Joseph!

[@remicallant8756]

Very nice work you have done, congratulations and I am waiting for the maiden flight, must be a bird into the air, greetings from Remi

[@thelightersideofrc]

Thanks Remi! 😊

[@kokotorossian3423]

Looks amazing congratulations 🚀

[@thelightersideofrc]

Thanks Koko! She's a beauty!

[@MsPokey1234]

Great Job!

[@thelightersideofrc]

Thanks MsPokey! 😂😎 Thanks Dean.

[@jwc4520]

Center of balance on YRF-4E... adding canards to a rf4b Phantom jet ... prototype worked larger versions not so much . Crashed on maiden from any number of reasons . Current version twin 70 mm fans, and I got old even if I finish this I won't flu it. Just enjoy the build... take care

[@thelightersideofrc]

Thanks John and thanks for watching!

[@plorks445]

That looks amazing!

[@thelightersideofrc]

Thanks!

[@justinm1150]

SUPER AWESOME LOVE it

[@thelightersideofrc]

Thanks Justin!

[@flyboywbl]

Awesome job! I'd love to fly a turbine some day. Thinking maybe the AeroFoam L-39 with 80N turbine. keep up the good work!

[@thelightersideofrc]

Thanks 😊 That would be a great start!

[@burtpanzer]

I've only seen the one video, but this seems more like The Extremely Heavy Duty Side Of RC

[@thelightersideofrc]

HAHA. Nice. I mentioned this not too long ago but someone made a comment on the channel name as well. Doesn't have anything to do with what we build but it's all about the hobby in general.

[@TheEdub.]

It better go BRRRR....

[@thelightersideofrc]

HAHA. Thanks.

[@justincase5272]

If I had your talents at building, I'd construct a tanden-seat A-10 mini using two Williams engines capable of hauling two people + fuel quite a ways.

[@thelightersideofrc]

HAHA. Thanks for the compliment and watching!

[@yannickver]

impressive !

[@thelightersideofrc]

Thanks!

[@martyover9000]

I took pictures of that A10 at a air show its from the 122d Fighter Wing, Fort Wayne Air National Guard Base, Indiana

[@thelightersideofrc]

Nice! Such a beautiful Scheme!

[@WalterMitty1966]

Hi Jon Brilliant , as usual , mate Cheers Phil

[@thelightersideofrc]

Thanks very much Phil!

[@RCFlyingDoc]

RC Spaß zum Preis eines Mittelklassewagens , ich wünsche eine ruhige Hand beim Erstflug 🥴

[@thelightersideofrc]

Thank you Hans!

[@shaundavis8522]

very nice

[@thelightersideofrc]

Thanks Shaun!

[@gabrieldavies-clark6628]

Bro awesome plane and just love the video. New to the channel but I’m instantly subscribing

[@thelightersideofrc]

Thanks very much! Lots of great video's! Thanks for watching!

[@williamlind2843]

So amazing that they make an RC scale jet engine.

[@thelightersideofrc]

Totally! Very cool time in the hobby!

[@guardiao_das_riquezas]

This is Insane !!!

[@thelightersideofrc]

Thanks!

[@michaelbrownlee9497]

your first build, pretty good!

[@thelightersideofrc]

😎

[@karlhines82]

Awesome build as always. Looking forward to seeing the maiden. Those X180s are powerful. I rarely go to full throttle with my x180 in my rebel. Looking forward to to seeing the PC-21 build.

[@thelightersideofrc]

Thanks Karl! I suspect we may be turning the full throttle output down on the engines. The A-10 with the 140's is plenty. So maybe crank it down a few notches!

[@karlhines82]

@@thelightersideofrc yea I thought about that too on my rebel. That engine is so powerful. I fly at half throttle.

[@thelightersideofrc]

Nice to have sometimes but not really needed. I think if your flying 1/4 to 1/2 throttle the entire flight it makes sense to turn it down. I have a Swiwin 170 in my ultra flash and it can fly the entire flight at 1/4 throttle. But on that plane sometimes the full throttle pass is fun🤣😉

[@karlhines82]

@@thelightersideofrc oh yea of course got to have that need for speed. I keep myself calm and use throttle management with that big engine.

[@RcpsychoRen]

amazing

[@thelightersideofrc]

Thank you! Cheers!

[@EJ-74]

NIIIICE 🔥

[@thelightersideofrc]

Thank you!

[@MammothPaige]

WOW

[@thelightersideofrc]

😎😊

[@s9523pink]

Noice!🎉

[@thelightersideofrc]

Thanks!

[@jwc4520]

Wow ! I am too old for such toys, however the complexities of this model, intrigued me. Well I spent my life wiring things repairing bad wiring , and drinking , call it stress relief ...lol . Trusted with many things over the years, funny i started out to be an engineer . Anyhowcidvlove to see a schematic for this aircraft you have built. It is far more complex in design than any I have built ... 6 kids 16 grand kids . So this would be outside the limits of my pocket book. It was a life choice , I'm happy to say it might be the best choice I ever made . I need complex things to keep the little gray cells happy . So could you make the schematic available ? Thanks, take care.

[@thelightersideofrc]

Haha. Thanks John! I get it! These large aircraft look and are quite complex but it becomes easier when you break it down to systems. Everything king of spans out from the main brain hub CB310 in this case and goes from there. One of those scenarios where I understand the schematic and have a picture in my head so no need to have it on paper first. The pre layout in the radio also helps with planning this out as well.

[@4jackinthebox]

the epitome of "White and Nerdy"

[@thelightersideofrc]

Heck Yea!

[@edwinthomas618]

MR.J ..do you think we will ever see thia beautiful jet fly by its owner?

[@thelightersideofrc]

Yes! Flew its maiden at Montana jets 2023 and I released a video on it.

[@bryantperkins2632]

Pure

[@thelightersideofrc]

Thanks Bryant

[@Andy205ro]

Nice airplane , does it brrrrrrrrrrrrrrrrt?

[@thelightersideofrc]

Thanks! Just imagine it in your head and it makes as much Brrrrrt as you want! 😉

[@andrewsnelson]

Amazing a10, I wounder when you will do a scale f35b wich would really test your helli skills and fixed wing skills pluss would be amazing to see

[@thelightersideofrc]

Thanks Andrew! No F35's in the works right now but you never know!

[@paulwest9474]

Jon thats not a plug, its a socket !

[@thelightersideofrc]

🤓

[@brianwhetton9621]

Thanks again for another interesting and tech filled session. The A10 looks really great :) Was she built for a customer? What speed do you think she's capable of? Catch ypu again soon. Be safe

[@thelightersideofrc]

Thanks Brian. Yea it was built for the owner of the F14. It's got oversized engines but the A10 won't go crazy fast just because of the design of the aircraft and all the resistance. She will have lots of getup and go though!

[@user-MRG1130]

Looks beautiful, and expensive. LoL If only you could replicate the sound of a 30 mm GAU-8 Avenger. I wonder what size rounds you’d end up with, if you scaled it down to fit your A10? Thanks for sharing, and BOL.

[@thelightersideofrc]

That would be cool! Thanks for watching!

[@victorrcjets7660]

looks great but fun build

[@thelightersideofrc]

Thanks 😊

[@victorrcjets7660]

@@thelightersideofrc Sorry I couldn't leave him more detailed Comment, Busy with my own build! Trying to have it ready for Best in the west!

[@thelightersideofrc]

All good! Build build build!😎

[@yahatinda]

I VOLUNTEER TO DO THE FIRST TAXI TEST AND TEST PILOT FLIGHT.............. LOL BUT I LIVE IN AN AGE PLACE FOR THIS OLD R.C. GUY.

[@thelightersideofrc]

HAHA. Thanks Ray.

[@crosswindfpv5359]

Put a squirrel in the cockpit

[@thelightersideofrc]

😂😂

[@crazyaces9586]

Awesome job beautiful A10 .... my question is how much loaded approx USA dollars .... Shall i sell my house or a vehicle? 🤣 Can hardly wait on the maiden 👍👍

[@thelightersideofrc]

To build a big twin like this your in about the 25k range.

[@Aero_Rc.]

I would buy a ton of the xt60 panel mounts👍🏼

[@thelightersideofrc]

I'll try to get them on the site next week. I have other colors being made as well.

[@Aero_Rc.]

@@thelightersideofrc cool! thank you

[@trentbodie24]

Amazing! Any plans to connect with the 122nd on a little show and tell? Maybe a demo?

[@thelightersideofrc]

That would be cool but nothing in the works right now.

[@brandonoh777]

I like it!!! I’m curious why you chose the Indiana air guard from Fort Wayne till insignia? Are you from the area?

[@thelightersideofrc]

Was just the scale scheme we were copying. Thanks! 😊

[@FloydStandiferIV]

I wonder if anyone has made the fuel loading resemble the receptacle for inflight refueling, as a scale feature, instead of doing it with taking panels off to refuel???

[@thelightersideofrc]

Yea! Michael is the fellow that made the scissor linkage I used in the F14 Project. He made a operational fuel probe for his 14. Fun way of doing it!

[@FloydStandiferIV]

Is there a video of it?, would love to see

[@FloydStandiferIV]

And that is a Beautiful A-10 by the way

[@thelightersideofrc]

Thanks Floyd. If your on Facebook check out the “skymaster jets” group. He has posted lots of his stuff in there.

[@FloydStandiferIV]

Will do

[@gr8motive]

Thats one beautiful plane! Did you do the paintjob yourself?

[@thelightersideofrc]

Thank you very much! Yes I completed the painting work 😊

[@gregmcgee4430]

Any alloy production? I lost the end of my left thumb in a 16" disc grinder in 1977. I have made a career out of machine work.

[@thelightersideofrc]

OUCH!

[@ekoreds]

The turbine faces/fans are free spinning and just for show correct?

[@thelightersideofrc]

Yes correct.

[@ekoreds]

@@thelightersideofrc Are they on bearings and how do they affect airflow? They must pre spin the air...what is the RPM on the faces at full throttle?

[@thelightersideofrc]

Yes on bearings so no issues with how fast they spin. Never checked RPM and the don’t seem to inhibit airflow at all.

[@aidshusten240]

now attack some talibs with it

[@thelightersideofrc]

🤔

[@swhaebsalam6680]

In The setup If the master channel is located in the top, next to the counter, then no - IT stays witNice tutorialn acceptable limits, when I play so of

[@thelightersideofrc]

🤔👍

[@mjethier]

how this hurts my ears even via PC speakers is crazy

[@thelightersideofrc]

😎

[@alric9562]

You guys will have snow soon. 😂

[@thelightersideofrc]

HAHA. Hopefully not for a couple months but......Yea.....It's coming.

[@Zmarshall910]

I'm no expert buy don't you need ball valves between the uats and the turbines so u don't flood the engines while ur fueling. Probably the cause of the hot starts

[@thelightersideofrc]

Yea you bet it’s always a great idea. Without them your relying on the solenoids in the engine to for sure close and keep the fuel out while filling.

[@michaelholder3933]

Hhmmmm, I'm wondering with a few mods will it meet the Part 103 ultralight rules ? Cool as hell

[@thelightersideofrc]

HAHA. Thanks Michael.

[@cloudstreets1396]

Is it possible to use an electro/hydraulic pump for the gear?

[@thelightersideofrc]

Yea it's possible. Adds more complexity. There are some large kit's out there that use Hydraulic's. Specifically for the steering control on the large F-16.

[@lessharratt8719]

Are you running weight and balance all the time?????

[@thelightersideofrc]

Don't understand your question?

[@lessharratt8719]

@@thelightersideofrc I meen as you build it and are adding parts and systems to the airframe. Do you consider weight and balance everytime something goes in the airframe or just balance it when it's all done??.

[@samoeinterestnoepislar9540]

how much does such a plane cost?

[@thelightersideofrc]

Generally this model will come in 24-28K USD

[@CovertMessiah]

systemically 5:32 8)

[@thelightersideofrc]

😊🤓

[@jhonjansen5608]

to much wire!!! when 0ne quikling break down 10 cents can cost your expensive plane , or radio intefiering

[@thelightersideofrc]

We could not wire things and not have control over the servos but that doesn't sound like a great option either. 🤔😉

[@thomasholland5487]

The A-10 is outdated

[@thelightersideofrc]

But still so dang AWESOME!

[@flymachine]

Im realitively new as a subscriber but before subscribing I saw a lot of your stuff regularly - one question that is burning inside me: Why 'The Lighter side of RC" these beauties are not at all funny, nor is the cost and value of these birds - in fact none oif what you do is satirical or humourous or "light" - am I missing an irony or something? Not a critisism just dont understand

[@thelightersideofrc]

HAHA! Love those of you that think! Great Questions by the way! The channel name has nothing to do with the aircraft, cost etc of what I do. It has everything to do with my view and lack of interest in the politics and attitude in this hobby and industry. 1. too much politics at the fields and just bad attitudes all around. I do this for fun. When I go flying for the day it's my escape and I want to enjoy it. 2. The ELITIST attitude of many drives so many away from the hobby. I don't care if people are flying foamy's or 25k jets. If your enjoying it, perfect and I'm happy for you! That's the short version of what it means.🤓

[@flymachine]

@@thelightersideofrc Love that and Im so glad I asked - I would have just assumed its a misnomer and never fully understood but now I feel I do and it makes total sense -1 level up

[@thelightersideofrc]

😊

[@davidleleux4948]

@@thelightersideofrc Hi jon, great attitude in your answer I totally agree. Whatever the price of the aircraft the final issue must be the same, have pleasure and fun. I had a classic and sport car club few years ago, I have a Lotus car and I took the same peasure to welcome and advise the guy with the cheapest car than the guy with a porsche. 👍👍👍.

[@thelightersideofrc]

Thanks David and that’s great to hear! Your one of the good ones!

[@lightningsrt4707]

I dont watch, just popped up and Holy shit nice job

[@thelightersideofrc]

HAHA. Thanks.

[@bobsimmons9180]

Total badass

[@thelightersideofrc]

😊

[@southernstaffing]

Quick question, do you happen to fly in NYC on FS2020? If so this is RGFrosty.

[@thelightersideofrc]

Hey. No unfortunately not. Never been to NYC but would love to visit!