Two GIANT SCALE B-52 Stratofortresses: CRASH LANDING! Warbirds and Classics Event, Las Vegas 2017

These two Giant EDF B-52's have been flying at various Las Vegas RC events for YEARS! One of them crashed a few years ago (In 2014, I think...) and was rebuilt. Not sure if this is the one that had the accident in this video, but it appeared the plane stalled on landing and broke into several pieces....

[@solepropt]

I watched a real B-52 crash one morning. The Bomber took off from Mather A.F.B. in California near Sacramento. They were practicing Minimum Interval Takeoff's that morning as they had done many times before I was out in the corporation yard in my company's old Ford gas truck, fueling up the fleet of office worker's company cars as I did every morning. I had always loved watching the take off and landing B-52's . They were stationed there at the time. In those days they did a lot of M I T O practice I was watching the t hem off and on when i heard one of them really pouring the coals to the throttle The Pilot was trying to climb but was losing altitude. It was realy an unreal twilight kind of feeling watching that giant bomber as it just kept getting closer and closer to the ground . Then a giant fireball with black smoke. Not just a little smoke but more than I had ever seen . I felt sick to my stomach knowing that all of the guys on that crew had just died right before my eyes. Very unnerving to say the least. I still have dreams about that terrible event. It took hours to put that fire out.

[@JustwingitRC]

Absolutely incredible story of watching the real thing happening. All the best to you and many, many thanks for relating to us a very real event...I wish you all the best!

[@solepropt]

@@JustwingitRC Thank you and the same to you.

[@stuartgarfatth1448]

To find out the complete facts about the fatal B-52 crash on Friday, 24 June, 1994, just look up CZAR 52, which is the callsign of the B-52 that the irresponsibly dangerous murderer, LT. Col Arthur 'bud' Holland, flew into the ground that day, killing all aboard. Truly, a loathsome individual.

[@ThePaulv12]

​@@stuartgarfatth1448 Auburn Calloway not withstanding.

[@Blakehenry11]

@@stuartgarfatth1448 Yeah that was a true tragedy, I can't believe they continued to let that man fly.

[@fiveninecummins7768]

The landing at 4:27 is one of the BEST R/C landings that I've ever seen!! That was super smooth, man!

[@freddieparrydrums]

Butter

[@endlessmotion2255]

I don't know man......5:40 was pretty silky smooth

[@raoulman1]

Perfect landing

[@adgaviation]

@@endlessmotion2255 🤣😂🤣😂😂

[@EsAndreiAviacion]

​@@endlessmotion2255yes

[@motley331]

that first landing was a thing of beauty.

[@motophone114]

Can't agree more...

[@MrTruckerf]

The second is the jolt back into reality. Those things are notoriously hard to land.

[@britishprofessor9957]

My God 😂😂😂😂you call a genocide machine a thing of beauty😱😱😱. You must think dacha concentration camp must be real beautiful. Strange world. It turns ugly if it's coming your way.

[@NAVYABHAN]

I know the feeling of picking up the pieces of a Masterpiece you created by hand,and still holding your head high knowing that "ONE DAY I'LL BE BACK !"

[@petrsedlak4761]

It is very often not the pilot who has built the beauty. Builders usually don't fly so well. They don't have time to practise flying, they have to build. And vice versa :D

[@claytonbouldin9381]

It looked like a clean break and can be repaired....one can hope!

[@cancel1913]

Absolutely beautiful RCs! You can hear a gust of wind pick up just as the last plane tried to land.

[@justsayin644]

all i saw was a gust of poor airmanship just as the last plane tried to land

[@robertvalderaz7329]

As an old buff mechanic, they sound almost real. Awesome.

[@valobrien9596]

I'm not much of a mechanic myself, but I was thinking throughout the video how they sounded very real, very powerful sound.

[@bamiking25]

@@valobrien9596 😂😂👌👍

[@menone2606]

Cuz it was Electric ducted fan, instead of Turbine Jet. If you power an RC model with a jet engine they all end up sounding like an F16 in the air and Giant Vacuum cleaner on the ground. I hate RC F16s that sound like a Vacuume cleaner on the runway and RC Helicopters that sound like F16s in the Air !!!l

[@heavydownpour560]

It's totally awesome!

[@sgtgrash5280]

Electric ducted fan systems have come a long way, despite the terrible videography there were instances in this video where one could swear you were watching and hearing the real thing. Shame about the landing stall, can happen to anyone 🖖

[@petergoodwin2465]

They're unbelievable Wingit. They sound great and just amazing work building them. I nearly cryed when that beautiful plane stalled. What a shame ,all that fantastic work. Hopefully the damage is minimal. Thanks for another great video Wingit ,take care mate.

[@JustwingitRC]

Thanks Peter! I'm pretty sure she's all repaired by now; it did seem to be a clean break for sure! Take care my friend and thanks for checking in 😎!

[@JustwingitRC]

Yes Justin, the B-52 is already repaired and I believe has already flown again...

[@petergoodwin2465]

I'm glad its repaired, one of the nicest models I've seen. Looks and sounds great.

[@JustwingitRC]

👍 😎!

[@kilojeromesmith4488]

What was the mistake that caused the stall. Just a lack of air speed? That beautiful airplane was a sight to see.

[@daveluttinen2547]

Dang! Sorry about the bad landing … but boy was #1 a thing of beauty. Love the sound of those birds. Hopefully #2 will fly again.

[@JustwingitRC]

Thanks Dave! Yes, #1 landing was an absolute greaser! Buff #2 was eventually repaired and I have heard it has flown yet again 👍😎

[@64MDW]

The amount of work that went into these models is really impressive. Beautiful...

[@JustwingitRC]

Thanks so much Michael, glad you enjoyed seeing them!

[@RivetGardener]

Beautiful textbook landing # 1 bird! Bird # 2 looked awesome with all flaps down, feet out, wingtip rollers ready...and then...dang! Hope he can make his bird okay. Beautiful stuff you guys do!

[@vanpenguin22]

Only thing missing was the rc fire trucks scrambling out at 5:50

[@jusmaxjust]

Yeah, can't scale the wind unfortunately, a 20mph gust is probably more like a 400mph gust

[@Mountain_Paladin]

These things are so cool , I love detail and imagination. Such a great hobby !

[@DoctorAustin]

You can get started fairly cheaply ,around $3-400. Planes like these B52s are for guys who don't care what they spend. Sport flying is much more affordable.

[@rickythrower5892]

What a beautiful flight, really love watching both of the war birds in the air, sorry one didn't make it back in one piece, that stalled killed it!

[@JustwingitRC]

Thanks Ricky, glad you liked the flight! The second one was eventually repaired, but she never flew as well as her sister-ship...Cheers!

[@pissedoffpetedotcom]

I was almost expecting to see a tailgunner to come crawling out the back fuselage. Very nice aircraft 2 thumbs up. I used to see them flying at very low altitudes over Kansas when I was younger.

[@JustwingitRC]

Thanks Petey 👍😎!!

[@tomcoryell]

I’ve seen hundreds of B52s in flight. Without a size reference, these look incredibly real!

[@JustwingitRC]

I agree Tom, these are true "scale" models for sure! All the best to you!

[@DerBingle1]

That was such a perfect landing. Almost looked real. Flared just right and everything. Stall a few inches off the runway is what you're looking for. Seems that most RCs sort of crash land or land really hard and hope for the best.

[@JustwingitRC]

I completely agree with you my friend!!

[@THE-michaelmyers]

I was not at Fairchild AFB that horrible day in 1994 when a B-52 crashed there. There were 4 USAF Officers aboard the aircraft. I have met some of the children they left behind. Today I live very close to Langley AFB and watch F-22s and T-38s here all the time. But, in my heart, I am a SAC guy! I have watched B-52s landing and taking off. I also have sat and watched B-2s at Whiteman. A good friend of mine is a now retired B-52 Pilot. He sometimes brings me on base at Langley and we always go look at the B-52 on display there. That aircraft is a huge one.

[@JustwingitRC]

Thank you much Michael for checking in and for all your insightful comments. All the best to you!

[@rocketboy917]

I'm just glad it was repairable. A lot of money went into that plane.

[@fredtedstedman]

Very realistic in flight performance-even the crabbed landing ! . Love those tall fins-very much more graceful . Wales UK.

[@JustwingitRC]

Thanks so much Fred! They are very graceful indeed my friend 👍😎!

[@periloustimes4439]

Watching these incredible B-52 RC's take off reminds me so much of my time during the Vietnam war while stationed on Andersen AFB, Guam launching and recovering our bombers as we hammered Vietnam in 1972. If I am not mistaken we had the largest concentration of B-52 bombers in one place at the same time in the history of the United States.

[@JustwingitRC]

Thanks so much for sharing that personal side of things...Thank you for your service!!!

[@berniekouss7555]

Nice scale models , I'm not going to make some costic comment about the heavy landing because I would think they would be difficult to control I thought both pilots did a good job and hopefully the damage can be fixed .😎

[@richardanderson5109]

@Alan Cogan Thanks,saved me the trouble .

[@Systematicsphere]

@@richardanderson5109 caustic

[@whoknows8678]

Is that Steve Petrotto from Horizon talking in the background?

[@Jeff-zs5hd]

man those sound so awesome! love the jet sound. I cant imagine what these cost to build and maintain. So cool

[@JustwingitRC]

Indeed Jeff, indeed! Thanks for checking in, glad you liked it my friend!

[@dees9502]

First landing was textbook. Great stuff, thanks for sharing!

[@JustwingitRC]

Thanks Dee! That first landing was darn near perfect! The second landing...not so much! All the best to you!!!

[@bobpope2990]

I watched a B-52 do a fly over during an airshow in Caldwell Idaho many years ago. I lived across the valley on a hilltop by Nampa Idaho. I saw it come from the Boise end of the valley,it seemed to fill the whole valley as it past by me on its way to fly over the airshow in Caldwell. As soon as it went over Caldwell they hit the throttles and did a performance climb strait freaking up. That was the most impressive thing I've ever seen a big aircraft do,I was amazed by the sheer power of those engines.

[@JustwingitRC]

Fantastic story of your encounter with the B-52 Bob!!! Memories that'll last a lifetime...all the best to you!

[@claytonbouldin9381]

I was visiting family in Colorado around Colorado Springs and B-52s were doing practice bombing runs (I can't remember what AFB we were near) and the sound of them was just deafening. They were most impressive.

[@jonathanjames471]

There are two kinds of RC aircraft : Those that have crashed and those that are going to crash …..

[@JustwingitRC]

True statement...

[@JustwingitRC]

I agree Hugh...for some (not for me in particular, but for some) the joy is in the building. For Bernie, the one who created these machines, it surely is. And yes, I've been told that the plane is back in one piece and has flown again 👍😎!

[@rrhone]

lmao, so true

[@Harlanmote]

Jonathan James I have several that are over 20 years old that have never been crashed..

[@revolution51]

LOL!!!

[@tabel4844]

Guy: "This thing will just keep gliding." Plane: Quits gliding* 😂😂

[@indridcold8433]

There was an incident at Fairchild airfield with a buff. It fell from the sky in a very ugly way.

[@eligebrown8998]

Buitifull planes. That first one was smoooth. Thanks for shareing.

[@johncrumpley8702]

Two beautiful aircraft. When that wind picked up the second pilot had his hands full. If fuel wasn't an issue, perhaps another fly-over while it died back down. Thanks for the share.

[@JustwingitRC]

I completely agree! Thanks for checking in John 👍

[@kiaora12]

Was he trying to glide it in? Seems like he cut the throttle almost completely those last 15 seconds. Beautiful planes!

[@JustwingitRC]

Thanks Kiaora 👍

[@magnapeccatrix]

To me he just crashed it on purpose bcs it was headed over crowd and that would be bad.

[@fromtheflightdeck252]

Yes indeed..always carry power in the landing

[@joefagan9335]

Why did the plane swing right before the stall?

[@mistermonologue2442]

@@joefagan9335 looked like the wind was picking up and carried it as it stalled.

[@Burnersforvanlife]

Wtf did you chop the power, most of it at least anyways?

[@davenezrapappas4589]

Which field is this I live here. It's snowing right now at this moment by the way.

[@bobcontreras5638]

Beautiful B52 stratofortress RC's . The landing on the first one was.near perfect. The second I believe caught some wind coming down to land. Love seeing these planes fly.

[@JustwingitRC]

Thanks so much Bob for checking in, I'm glad you enjoyed it my friend!

[@danielbritton8588]

That could have been worse. That first pilot bewilders me that such beautiful precision can be had . The yaw had me expecting disaster. When they walked to #2, they became bigger than I thought. Awesome.

[@cordobajvr]

They forgot to make the engine exhaust super smoky

[@Jazzman-bj9fq]

Yeah, the Soviets wouldn't have been fooled by these decoys

[@JustwingitRC]

HAH! Indeed Comrade 😉😁👍!

[@daved4215]

Yeah, we called them clean air converters.

[@putteslaintxtbks5166]

I think the real B52s are only smokey till they get get warmed up. First few miles after take off.

[@jamesfarmer3759]

There getting new engines in real planes now

[@Don_ECHOguy]

They both looked awesome in flight and a perfect landing with the first, but a bit of bad luck for the second so back to the hanger she goes. Even so... two thumbs up to both pilots!

[@JustwingitRC]

Thanks Don 👍😎!

[@NicholasStreet]

Lovely sound they make. Shame it ended in tears for one of them, looked very turbulent and not the easiest model to fly, especially with flaps down.

[@662wc5]

Ouch. Lost the 47 section. I was USAF on B-52D's back in the day and ever since then I have a soft spot in my heart for "Dirty Dogs" (D models), the real thing or in miniature. These looked especially realistic in the air with the replay slowed down to half speed. If you get one more you could fly Arc Light raids.

[@JustwingitRC]

Thanks for checking in my friend and I'm glad it brought back memories...all the best to you!

[@AndrewTubbiolo]

When ever I want to see something absolutely beautiful I watch @4:30. Dead solid perfection!

[@homerfry9234]

Actually no, all 4 main gear should hit the runway at the same time, its not a fighter. Castle AFB 1977-81 B-52 phase dock

[@robertjudy9135]

Great video and a great flight. A pair of buffs. Thanks for letting me watch.

[@JustwingitRC]

Thank you very much Robert, glad you enjoyed them!

[@germangracia9627]

The guy who did this video doesn't has idea about this. All time moving and unfocused. The RC models so beautiful.

[@JustwingitRC]

I agree...

[@germangracia9627]

😎👍 The next one will be better.

[@JustwingitRC]

@@germangracia9627 We can only hope 😁!

[@the5thmusketeer215]

Thanks for sharing... Super looking models... 👌👌 Real shame about the landing mishap with No.2 (but she withstood the impact well, so obviously a good build). No.1’s landing was textbook, and not easy to achieve with the B52’s quirky landing gear setup. These models are, of course, best flown with Slim Pickens at the controls and “When Johnny Comes Marching Home...” blaring over the tannoy... ✌️😎

[@JustwingitRC]

Thanks brother, and I agree....long live Maj. Kong 👍😎!

[@gravelydon7072]

@@JustwingitRC Yee haw, yee he he haw! At the time that film was released, the local base was a B-52 base having transitioned from B-47s. Many a day in my youth we saw and heard them pulling strip alerts. We got here two weeks after the Cuban Missile Crisis so you can imagine what it was like around here. Closest B-52 base to Cuba.

[@JustwingitRC]

@@gravelydon7072 That's an amazing story my friend! Thank you so much for sharing your memories of the aircraft, and the times they stood on the front lines. All the best to you!

[@426superbee4]

There getting old, stress cracks that are not seen! They served our country well. Drinks more fuel to, and needs to retire! Thank you for your service B-52s WE salute you!

[@JustwingitRC]

Indeed my friend, indeed!!

[@mudman6156]

I’ve never understood the logic behind our Navy decommissioning ships that have less than 30 years of service on them while the Air force flies B-52’S that are more than twice that age.

[@theprinceofliberia6793]

Man that 1st lanfingwas the truly one othe best landings I've seen and I can perform them on call. It was amazing how obvious it was he came from base leg to final knowing exactly where the wind was coming from and coming in at perfect wind correction angle.

[@JustwingitRC]

I agree Pete, Frank nailed the first landing! Now the pilot on the second landing...not so much...

[@revanwallace]

What's the propulsion method on these?

[@aliylmaz9177]

Congratulations for the landing of first plane. This guy can land a real 737-800 with remote.

[@itchyvet]

Agree, very competent landing.

[@williamjewell9574]

This is as close to seeing the real thing as you can get. I have seen many of these in operation as I worked on the B52 and the Hound Dog missile in the late 60's

[@OhMySack]

Photographer after first landing: "It doesn't get any better than that....geeez!" Pilot of second Buff on approach: "Oh yeah?! Hold my beer and watch this!"

[@JustwingitRC]

Indeed my friend, indeed....

[@vince-qb6su]

Does anyone know where this landing strip is?

[@JustwingitRC]

North Las Vegas, Willie McCool field

[@angeledduirbonesu1989]

It's really rare to see a RC plane that has even an amazing sound! Congrats!

[@JustwingitRC]

I agree Loi, the builder did an amazing job, that's for sure! Cheers and all the best to you!

[@JRLaffertyJr]

Beautiful planes---did the pilot chop the throttle and lose air speed too high up on that approach? Definitely stalled out. Sounded like he was trying to run throttle up from 0 at last moment.

[@JustwingitRC]

Hi Jim!!! I don't know if the pilot chopped the throttle or not, but I'll tell you from watching the video again and again, plus just from being there when it happened, it seemed that the pilot was hesitant on approach....something you should never be or do...And yes, she definitely stalled out but I'm told she's already repaired and ready for her next sortie! Blue Skies my friend and I hope all is well with you :)!

[@itchyvet]

Lost air speed, stalled and dropped outa the sky. Why he even had flaps down, I dunno, IMHO they were the major reason for the stall.

[@itchyvet]

Had similar event with a friend who asked me to prepare a 1/3 scale Mosquitoe powered with two gas engines of 50 cc's. On it's first flight, it was awesome, then on landing, for some reason, he simply cut throttle to idle, and plane simply belly flopped into ground. Scratch one awesome plane. I did get one of the engines though. Still have it this very day.

[@jedisdad2265]

Why are the vertical stabilizers so pointed? They seem “off” when compared to BUFF pics

[@JustwingitRC]

These are modeled after early B-52's. All of the B-52 bombers produced up to the G and H models had the taller narrow vertical. The G and H models had shorter (2.44 meters, or 8 feet to be exact) verticals. Hope this clears it up my friend!

[@LukeL007]

Is there a way to tell the actual roll of the plane by using the controls? It seems impossible to tell what way the plane is oriented just by looking at it.

[@JustwingitRC]

That huge vertical tail helps...

[@flagship1701e]

I always thought the B52 design was inherently unstable. Now I know. Beautiful models.

[@JustwingitRC]

😎👍

[@RenKnight347]

Damn! Both took off true to scale and performed really well. Flared too high then the wing tip stall with no chance of recovery. Time to break open the repair kit.

[@JustwingitRC]

I totally agree brother, all the best to you!

[@Gavs_rc_hobbies]

It's a bit hard to tell, but the 2nd model looked as though it got tail heavy towards the end of its flight?

[@JustwingitRC]

It didn't so much get tail heavy as much as it lost airspeed and stalled. Cheers friend!

[@grandpa71]

Thank you for the nice video! Models - great job! Skills of the second I think its only time, best regards!

[@JustwingitRC]

Thank you very much my friend, I'm glad you enjoyed the video! Cheers to you and all the best!

[@brianartillery]

The film of the crash of CZAR-52, is absolutely chilling. What made it so much worse, is that it was one of the crew's last flight before retiring, and all his family and friends were assembled there to witness the event. They never expected to see him die. Crews had complained about Col Holland's laissez-faire attitude to safety, and regulations before, with some, flat out refusing to fly with him ever again. Nothing was done about this. After the crash, and investigation, air accident investigators were scathing in their assessment of Colonel Holland. One of the saddest moments of aviation history. Certainly, one of the most horrifying to watch. Seeing that huge aircraft slipping sideways out of the sky, clip a power line, and cartwheel into the floor, is one of those 'once seen, never forgotten' moments. Which I wish I'd never seen.

[@JustwingitRC]

Brian, there's nothing meaningful I could add to these well thought out and written comments and I completely agree with you. All the best to you my friend!

[@lawrencekellerii4857]

That Captain had a few disciplinary actions against him , he was definitely known to be a bit of a renegade.

[@steveperry1344]

i can't believe how realistic these planes look, even had the little wheels on the end of the wings, the sound too. wicked awesome.

[@JustwingitRC]

Thanks Steve, glad you liked it 👍😎!

[@user-hb8be5wb4q]

Tough to crash one, but it’s part of learning the ways of radio control . Great video, thanks for sharing.

[@JustwingitRC]

Thanks 👍😎!

[@trevorgwelch7412]

What make are these B-52’s ?

[@reckemroysrc3764]

I think she was just a little tail heavy. but. dam they are cool. wing man nice camera work. 😎

[@JustwingitRC]

Hey Roy, I think you're right! She was "wallowing" a bit in the turns and I bet the ever-so-slight tail heaviness contributed to the stall...Thanks for checking in brother!

[@sonnyburnett8725]

5:55 he stalled it, NO he didn’t, it had a high sink rate. These guys are awesome.

[@JustwingitRC]

Thanks Sonny 😎👍!

[@Alex-us2vw]

High sink rate? At that high angle of attack plus the wing drop that followed it’s quite certainly a stall.

[@ADAPTATION7]

The first B-52's landing was a real greaser. The second one, not so much... Breaks my heart though to see such a beauty smashed. A lot of hard work must have gone into the making of these goliaths.

[@JustwingitRC]

I hear you Francois, but I heard that the builder got the model repaired, and it has flown again! Cheers to you my friend and all the best!

[@SenorZorrozzz]

You have to send a drone up there so that you can video it flying closer to the plate and shooting down. Just fantastic though amazing. What great work. Thank you for doing this hobby and also for posting these videos.

[@JustwingitRC]

Thanks Don, I appreciate it 👍😎!

[@stephenhowlett6345]

Don’t you just love back seat drivers, they know it all.

[@johngillon6969]

You sound like a pencil neck geek.

[@richardanderson5109]

Stephen Howlett......Yeah,they"Knows all,Sees all,Tells all,To you all,And Don't Know SHIT"!!!!!!!!

[@franciskeefe3014]

Stephen Howlett

[@jessaapa36]

guy was right what part of nose down did the pilot not understand.sad tho,nice aircraft.

[@Caduceus0508]

All in all, awesome!

[@JustwingitRC]

Thanks Vlad 👍😎!

[@chucksdesk]

If it was apparent that there was a power problem with the 2nd Buff at takeoff, why would you keep flying instead of bringing it around and landing right away?

[@JustwingitRC]

That's a very good question my friend...

[@TA-Mike7]

Where in Vegas is this? Do they fly RC planes often or just on certain days?

[@JustwingitRC]

This is at what's commonly called "The North Field" (as there's two major fields in Las Vegas)...here's the actual website for it's official name, the "Willie McCool Memorial Field": www.cityofnorthlasvegas.com/departments/nls_(parks_and_rec)/mccool_regional_park.php

[@bman9469]

First landing, incredibly smooth. Second.. just sad

[@JustwingitRC]

Agreed...at least the good news is that I've been told that the second ship has been repaired and has flown again 😎

[@valobrien9596]

Looked like a very clean kind of break, I'd say it's repairable. Would need a very close inspection of the more delicate parts, hinges and motors for flight control surfaces etc. Hope it's possible, best of luck to whoever owns it.🛬🛫

[@JustwingitRC]

It was a clean break; I've been told it was repaired and has already flown again 👍😎

[@RJSRdg]

My understanding is that the usual practice with RC aircraft is to design them so that the joins are weaker than the parts - that way in a crash the parts themselves should be spared damage.

[@doch.8039]

Wow, I’ve seen some big rc aircraft before but this... just wow!

[@JustwingitRC]

For sure my friend 😎!

[@matk4731]

Beautiful B52’s Bugga 😥Hope she is repairable Thanks for sharing 👍🏻👍🏻🙃🙃

[@JustwingitRC]

Thanks Mat 😎!

[@Jeff-Vader_head_of_catering]

Sucks to see that happen. A LOT of hard work and TLC goes into these models, and misjudging a wind gust, a thermal, or your model's stall speed is easier to do than it appears. I hope he was able to salvage it and get it up in the air again.

[@JustwingitRC]

Indeed Josh, indeed...and yes, the plane has since been repaired and has in fact been flown again! I hope to catch up the planes again at some show here in the southwest...👍😎

[@tryithere]

I would imagine it's very hard to know when they are at stall speed.

[@JustwingitRC]

That's a good point for sure...

[@propbraker]

Not really, you can see how the plane is reacting to it's current speed and nose angle. This is why I always suggest people learn how to fly gliders first.

[@JustwingitRC]

@@propbraker You know, it's funny, but I think MANY of us started out flying those little Guillow's gliders you could buy for 25 cents! And remember, they had a little slot you could move the wing back and forth in to adjust the flight character and c/g...very good introduction to flight principles indeed!

[@flyingdr.endless5069]

I think he had also trouble with the wind

[@JustwingitRC]

@@flyingdr.endless5069 Agreed; I'm sure that had something to do with it as well...

[@lifesahobby]

Great camera work ... Not easy . What a perfect landing by the number 1.

[@JustwingitRC]

Thanks my friend, I appreciate the kind words! And YES, the first ship just GREASED it in!

[@sudaev]

Does anyone know if any of the crew were injured?

[@gunner678]

Extremely impressive to see these big models flying. Such a damn shame that the last one crashed. Even in the glide it seemed under control, then the sudden turn stalled it. I hope it's repairable.

[@JustwingitRC]

Thanks Matthew; she is in fact repaired and has been flown since the crash 👍😎

[@Phoenix_cataclysm_in_2040]

First plane: how you do the landing. Second plane: how you don't.

[@JustwingitRC]

Indeed...

[@raoulman1]

Beautiful planes (RC and reals), the first landing is magic, the second less...have you find the reason ?

[@JustwingitRC]

Looks like the second one stalled my friend. And yes, that first landing was pure magic!

[@ernestschultz5065]

do these things have retractable landing gear? it's hard to tell in this video.

[@JustwingitRC]

They do Ernest, and working flaps as well. Cheers and all the best to you!

[@thomaswisniewski5380]

Very short runway once pointed sideways. Feel bad for the guy.

[@JoshWeaverRC]

4:25 OMG Sweet landing.

[@JustwingitRC]

RIGHT? Absolutely greased it in...👍😎!

[@Johnny53kgb-nsa]

Could you do a video explaining the basics if these, the size, cost, some good advice for beginners? Thanks, Johnny

[@JustwingitRC]

That sounds like a good idea! All the best to you!

[@Groveland64]

Very impressive. Do you ever see retractable landing gears on these models?

[@JustwingitRC]

These models have retracts...

[@hechtspeed]

That first landing was gravy!

[@JustwingitRC]

Indeed! That was Frank Kelley on the sticks....

[@josephastier7421]

Anytime you can land doing a wheelie and later drop the nose gear, you've aced it.

[@128Ravage]

Where can I get one of these awesome birds?

[@JustwingitRC]

These are completely scratch-built by only one gentleman....a very skilled craftsman indeed 😎!

[@bigdawg1758]

Man I would love to have one of these. It brings back the kid in ya. In the late 60s and early 70s we couldn't even imagine something like this. I'm going out today to buy one of the new drones out. Those are fing the 💣 💣 💣 💣 They look like lots of fun as well.

[@mailadivadiva5047]

Amazing... Stunning.. But sorry for the last plane crash.. So amazing planes.. Nice work

[@JustwingitRC]

Thanks so much for the kind words! All the best to you!

[@Jpriest13]

You gotta flyem in. Was wishing during the entire final circuit, get the nose down.

[@JustwingitRC]

Absolutely...

[@vintagesurvivor]

Land with throttle, not with elevator 😉 looked like he was comig in WAY nose high...gotta fly them into the runway....

[@JustwingitRC]

I agree...

[@whiteclifffl]

And who were those HUGE monsters taking the debris away at the end? I’m not going to be able to sleep tonight! Someone call the Air Force!

[@JustwingitRC]

😁!

[@mikemurphy80]

Will that go back together? Do they have break spots so it disperses energy or was that a very expensive landing?

[@JustwingitRC]

I believe it was later repaired, but never flew again...

[@robertpradella6550]

Its so beautiful to watch it flying!

[@JustwingitRC]

I agree! Very graceful aircraft 😎👍!

[@donjayh]

The worst part is having to listen to the wife squawk about all the money, time, etc. Guy probably wishes he had built a remote control for her mouth!

[@theprinceofliberia6793]

You fuking killed it

[@johnstudd4245]

That's what ball gags are for.

[@vegashdrider]

😂😂😂

[@randyroberts4633]

I heard the early models came with tiny nukes. 1/16th scale "little boys". just enough power to blow up a miniature city , about 200 meters by 150 meters and a population of 8500 stuffed dolls. Oh those were the days. LOL.

[@JustwingitRC]

HAH! Indeed my friend, indeed 😉👍😎!

[@cameraman655]

Beat me to it, I was going to make a similar comment, good one.

[@grayman735]

Lmfao

[@jeepnutnh]

Ok now that's hilarious!

[@valobrien9596]

That would be a sight you'd never forget! Would be cool to film it from a a few different angles (including from inside the "city"(though you'd lose that camera!) then watch it back in slow motion. Maybe there's some kind of footage of the event you're talking about, I'll look into it.

[@needles_sub3307]

Are these models from kits?

[@warrenkawamoto8660]

Do these models have a camera in the cockpit or in the nose so you can see a pilot's view as its flying?

[@JustwingitRC]

No Warren, they're just line-of-sight RC models...

[@GaryLaaks1]

Nothing a bit of Epoxy can't fix.

[@JustwingitRC]

For sure 😎!

[@itchyvet]

Actually, it looks to me like the tail section is/was removeable. Fixings gave up with the rough arrival. Won't call it a landing.

[@GaryLaaks1]

@@itchyvet Think you are right.

[@JoshWeaverRC]

@@itchyvet Unscheduled landing

[@christopherfranklin4760]

JB Weld will hold anything together.

[@Elvis_Roberto]

Person 1- 4:29 Person 2- "Hold my beer" 5:43

[@jeffshultz3883]

Regardless of the end I enjoyed this clip. These RC planes facinate me. Looks like fun!

[@JustwingitRC]

Thanks Jeff! These are wonderful models for sure 👍😎!

[@pwengineering9070]

And expensive!

[@kikupub71]

Beautiful RC flight in iconic early Buff configuration. These flew over our home during the Cold War years. I never gave any thought that each of these massive Air Force SAC bombers carried high yield nukes on constant basis as a deterrent to Russian aggression. The roar of their massive engines shook our homes. I have had a deep respect for the continuing use of such a weapon in defense of America 🇺🇸

[@JustwingitRC]

Thanks so much Keith for checking in and YES, the B-52 is still an amazing example of deterrence for sure! You have a good eye; these are modeled after early B-52's with the high, narrow tail. All the best to you my friend!