Worlds biggest RC C-17 Globemaster Maiden flight

Massive thanks to the this awesome team for making this project possible, Super proud of this.
This C-17 is at the paint shop now, I will make more videos about it soon.
The model has a wingspan of 6.4 meters, 21ft, Length 6.35 meters, 20.9ft, Hight 2.14 meters, 7ft.
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[@RamyRC]

Stay tuned for another video next Monday!

[@rjung_ch]

Perfect maiden, perfect landing, congratulations guys!

[@jefffaulds4210]

When are you going to work on a project with Clettus McFarland?!?!?! We need to see you at the Freedom Factory, or Clet landing his carbon cub at Tyler's place.

[@410productions3]

Congrats @RamyRc and Tyler. Incredible build. 👏🏼👏🏼👏🏼

[@karimgobara1475]

Hi Ramy Nice video but i have a question how do you know where is the cg of a delta wing ??

[@drogaware1557]

What ideas do you all have in mind to do??

[@nt3toyota]

19 year C-17 mech here, and I am very impressed!!! Great looking and flying RC!

[@captainmichael787]

🫡

[@soliv27]

Don't you think Ramy deserve a day with a C17 crew ? A demo on the real C17 runway, and laterva flight taking Ramy inside the cockpit

[@raptorsean1464]

​@soliv27 I think that's an excellent idea. And bring this plane with, and make some sort of event out of it. At very least another amazing video.

[@user-nr3ss5hk9s]

Incredible

[@Wings_of_foam]

He lives in Germany. I guess you are talking about going to America? I'm afraid bringing the plane to the USA could be pretty expensive.@@raptorsean1464

[@MrJohnBos]

It's amazing how the electric fans sound so much like full size turbine engines. Congratulations on a successful maiden flight. The takeoffs and touchdowns were spectacular. She looks amazing.

[@adamjacobs8606]

All these new super high bypass turbines are basically a ducted fan with a tiny jet to turn it. The A350 is so quiet accelerating to takeoff power you can hear the induction noise as the fans start sucking in air

[@BassMatt1972]

Did someone say A-10?

[@dragonwrath5018]

Maybe bcs theres 4 of them what makes it more realistic

[@gokuldastvm]

@@dragonwrath5018It isn't the volume. It's the frequency and tone. Sounds a lot like real jets. I wonder if all ducted fans sound like that.

[@itsdynamo1700]

@MrJohnBos I was literally thinking that, they definitely sound as good if not better than turbines of a similar size.

[@chriswojo2079]

C-17 and Delta pilot here. I fly over TPs house all the time and I heard this story recently. Well done!

[@forsakenlife4873]

Sure ya are pal.

[@StratMatt777]

@@forsakenlife4873 Pilots do actually exist and they are allowed to have internet access. Your comment says things about your psychology.

[@forsakenlife4873]

@@StratMatt777 You've watched too many videos on KZbin kid.

[@StratMatt777]

@@forsakenlife4873 Sounds like something an ego would say to dismiss a valid observation. I'm older than you, kid. ;)

[@BenState]

@@forsakenlife4873 what a weird comment

[@markweaver4424]

Tyler, I am a retired KC-135/KC-10 Boom Operator, and I remember doing some of the first aerial refuelings of the C-17. You absolutely nailed that first landing, and demonstrated your pilot proficiency. Congratulations on the completion of the project and its maiden flight. I’m looking forward to the completed project with the landing gear installed, and finished paint. I would have truly enjoyed seeing it with operating cargo doors. Here’s an idea for a project, a KC-135 or KC-10 with an operating boom that lowers into refueling position. Continue the great work.

[@jcheck6]

Did you ever refuel an A-37?

[@markweaver4424]

@@jcheck6 No I never got to refuel the Dragonfly. It was in our Tech Orders, but they were also being phased out and replaced by the A-10's. Of course the T model was still being used, but we both know that was used for training. I did get to refuel the F-101 Voodoo, F-105 Thunder Chief, F-106 Delta Dart, and the F-4 Phantom (both Air Force and Navy), before they all were retired. There aren't too many planes that I didn't refuel in my global deployments (1874-1995).

[@jcheck6]

@@markweaver4424 Thanks for your service Mark. I ended up doing probe and drogue and receptacle AAR from all three tankers; KC-97, KC-135, and KC-10. You guys were always great.

[@williamschmidt8944]

That first landing was BUTTER!!

[@mrb2917]

straight greased it

[@danf9795]

Anyone else want to comment on how ridiculously nice this gent’s runway/facility is? Such a great plane to fly at such a nice place… and he’s one hell of a good pilot. Smooth like he wasn’t even trying:)

[@mrb2917]

yeah he's a billionaire soooo

[@shootloadrepeat]

@@mrb2917 I keep hearing everyone calling him by his first name, but I have no idea who he is. Doesn't matter, he backs it up with superb flying, he obviously loves the hobby and isn't just throwing money at something. He actually does the thing.

[@NSResponder]

@@shootloadrepeat google "Tyler Perry".

[@darryljorden9177]

@@shootloadrepeat Tyler Perry. An actor.

[@talismenf2253]

well its tyler perry is like uber rich lolol

[@LotusMorning]

I'm thoroughly impressed with Tyler's piloting skills. Awesome job!

[@dr34m3r_]

There's different levels to this RC hobby for sure....what impresses me about these huge models aren't even the builds or the takeoffs, but the landings...must take some serious skill and know-how to land those things! Impressive!

[@ThomasDoubting5]

Its easier the bigger the model gets believe it or not .

[@user-fc3sr9bo1r]

​@@ThomasDoubting5 lol ya easier but a lot more risk if you do crash this thing must of cost a fortune to build. I for sure would be to scared to fly it.

[@Jays_rcgarage]

My man, this is the craziest thing the RC world has ever seen. I can't wait to see it painted!!

[@jamesburns2232]

This scale C-17 is so realistic it would make a believable substitute for the full-size C-17 for any movie making. 🎥🎬

[@shaveradam]

Tyler is an accomplished actor, producer and filmmaker. Perhaps that’s one of his ideas? Would be cool!

[@kevinarmstrong-uq6mu]

I don't fly planes, but am in awe of this build and the flying skills of this team -- FANTASTIC

[@HoranoPatoromo]

That's easily one of the most stable flying jets you've made to date, looks amazing to fly ! Well done!

[@robe4314]

Being that big flying at scale speeds adds so much realism. You should be really proud of this.

[@mpojr]

Been flying rc for 50 years and maiden flights never get old,you have every emotion in play and you never know whats going to happen until you hit the end of the runway. Bravo well done great landing Well built aircraft.

[@Legend-lc9bv]

50 years they had this technology in the 60s?

[@youngstunna1594]

@@Legend-lc9bvin the 1940’s countries had(rare)and were already experimenting with drone technology…,not too soon after the war rc planes or cars is on the minds of every little boy in America…and the rest is history.

[@Legend-lc9bv]

@@youngstunna1594 ohhh so you were rich rich

[@daniellee100]

@@Legend-lc9bv 50 years ago would be 1974... and they absolutely did

[@shaveradam]

⁠@@Legend-lc9bvyou’re off a decade broheim. 50 years ago was in the 70s.

[@richardaragona880]

Slow and low.. it’s beautiful to watch a massive plane like this just do that. Tyler’s flying skills are amazing.

[@nde2745]

Seeing his rc planes with a real one in the background is awesome.

[@MichaelMoellerTRLInc]

Damn Tyler is a very good pilot. What a dream come true project for you both.

[@patriot130]

IKR he nailed those landings perfectly.

[@Reejam123]

Landings, smooth as butter!😊

[@ITavares]

Do you mean Madea?

[@xSWOOZIEx]

@5:09 the way the c-17 is swooping down with a 737 in the background is AWESOME looking

[@itsvondell]

I live near WPAFB in Ohio and see their C-17s flying low overhead all the time. Beautiful planes. You guys nailed it.

[@ronnienutter529]

I was next to it while my daughter played softball I just stood by the fence watching them fly in

[@FloweryThoughts]

Same here in Pgh, love to see them right over my house. They make a unique sound when they take off from 3.2 miles away as the jet flies!

[@DeeperImageAutomotive]

What an incredible build Ramy and team...This is what dreams are made of! Big thanks to you and Tyler for allowing us to live vicariously through both of your worlds!!!

[@robe4314]

I just love how dedicated Tyler is to the hobby! It’s so heartwarming to see someone pour this much love into it and he’s an incredible pilot to boot.

[@nightflight6877]

Amen

[@martindione386]

love and MONEY!!

[@rexmyers991]

Tyler, I am a retired B-767 Captain. I could tell immediately that you are also a fellow pilot. Congratulations, Sir!

[@Boeing767DriverAA]

Me too

[@gpaull2]

How do you know if someone’s a pilot….

[@ray24051]

@@gpaull2 I guess one pilot can tell another pilot because I just Googled it and this is the information that came up. To overcome his fear of flying, Perry took flight training lessons and obtained a private pilot certificate. He flies a Cirrus SR22T aircraft. So he's just not a remote control airplane pilot he flies real airplanes also.

[@scottmonroe6522]

Exactly, textbook approach and landing.

[@RcAndries]

If you ignore a lot of pilots who are crap at RC...... those are just as many. The skill overlap isn't that big

[@orochigo31]

That damn landing was absolutely phenomenal, nice flying. Beautiful plane. It just looks so heavy and I didn't expect such a short take off.

[@NicholasRehm]

Absolutely legendary build

[@aserta]

I just read up that Tyler is a certified pilot!!! That explains that absolutely BANGER of a kiss of a landing he did on the maiden flight with an untested airplane flying with a dolly under it. :)) Good pilot, good stick. Again, nice work to the whole team, you're all Aces!

[@RCB58Hustler]

Actually, being a RC pilot makes you a better certified pilot. ; )

[@Epheli.]

This…@@RCB58Hustler

[@memcrew1]

Yes that landing was smooth.

[@tonywright8294]

Certified rc pilot ? No such thing .

[@Epheli.]

Read again..being an “rc pilot” makes you a better “certified pilot” he was saying flying the models can help you fly the real thing.@@tonywright8294

[@HMac411]

Finally...an R/C pilot who understands speed control on landing.

[@eriklarson9137]

Right... We should all watch your videos to show us how it's done!

[@brandons72vette]

Not just RC, but the real deal too. I’m an airline Captain. In basic flight training, (It is no different at the airlines)everyone is taught to go to flight idle and that removes the thrust from the equation, as the flare is being implemented, an increase in the angle of attack is aerodynamically braking (bleeding off airspeed) as well as reducing the sink rate. That being said, with ground effect, and the reduction of the sink rate with an increase in AOA; at some point with the reduction of thrust, comes the loss of lift and momentum. You have the 4 forces of flight, in a stabilized approach, the nose has a vector that is high, but it’s tracking about a 45° descent. When the flare without the reduction of thrust is performed, the 45° vector lessens to a more shallow degree, which should mostly parallel the runway, usually by adding slight power and lowering the nose (AOA) is a great technique. The flare with the reduction of thrust, especially the rate of change, takes the 45° descent and brings it down to almost a 90° descent to gravity; and there’s how you slam it in. If the pitch changes, so does the power and vise versa. Smoothness is based upon rate of change. I too noticed him adding power, and I was impressed.

[@liatris69]

No crabbing though. Wheels not aligned with runway on landing.

[@HMac411]

Rare to see a stall-spin in an R/C airplane. The usual technique by most R/C pilots, inelegant as it is, is to just drive it onto the ground at whatever speed. The concept of aerodynamic braking is rarely evidenced. @@brandons72vette

[@HMac411]

Hard, but not impossible, to slip an R/C airplane to a landing, which would be the only other alternative in a crosswind. Likewise, I suspect you'll rarely, if ever, see an airliner do anything but crab in a crosswind landing. @@liatris69

[@zahven]

Love the shot at 5:05 of the RC plane with a real plane in the background. That thing is sick

[@navigas93]

You know it’s a big & well-built RC when it flies scale “automatically” with two skilled pilots behind the sticks! Bravo!

[@edwinthomas618]

Incredible. That was an epic shot seeing a real airliner in the back ground

[@GorgyPorgy65]

This is amazing. I've watched a few now and did not know these things existed. Such talent all round ! The aerial view of the property was outstanding...what a home !

[@sandoo22]

First time I watched this, I was involuntarily holding breath especially on the first landing. Beautiful Moose!! Great job guys!

[@shawnbyers6291]

As a C-17 Loadmaster all I can say is you nailed it! That model is absolutely amazing! All of your projects are, but this one is special!

[@hwinterr]

Gotta get this man out on a base to take some pictures 😂

[@Wings_of_foam]

Yep. I cant wait for the new landing gear though.

[@hajimetakahashi632]

as a coachbus driver VDL Futura i can say it is very well made nice done did he

[@Boeing767DriverAA]

Me to was with the 60th

[@shawnbyers6291]

@@Boeing767DriverAA Travis 👊🏾I’m 512AW at Dover!

[@NSResponder]

Wow, that first landing was SMOOOOOOOTH. Tyler's got some skills for sure.

[@sekabkilo22rangedog8]

Im just blown away how far youve come from the foam based planes (which were awesome) to where you are, and the engineering and manufacturing, just amazing

[@johnmcdonald489]

That is one heck of a playground!

[@iamdihan]

did you notice the house! Its like a royal royal palace

[@mouser485]

@@iamdihanI might be wrong but that second house you see off in the distance, during the first flight, might be Tyler Perry’s own house. This must be around Atlanta. Very impressive whosever it is.

[@EssentialRC]

Outstanding Ramy and well done Tyler on some exceptionally cool flying on those first outings. Loving the short take offs, low wing over passes and steep decent on final with smoooth landings. Congrats !

[@RamyRC]

Thank you my friend!

[@julianorozco761]

Muy buenos dias Sr Ramy como estas , por fin el vuelo inagural de esta super avion , tienes excelentes constructores y muchas horas de trabajo felicidadesa todos , muchas gracias por tú tiempo dedicado a este proyecto es Fan Tastico ,saludosdesde Panama

[@P51Dfan]

This is the RC achievement of the year! Very impressive! Great job on the build and great airmanship.

[@tommcmahon6354]

Mr. Perry doesn't mess around, got that thing airborne quick! Congrats on the awesome collaboration!

[@judd_s5643]

Tyler is an accomplished RC pilot! He’s a wise man to hire Ramy for such an epic build.

[@benshakespeare268]

Yeah, match made in heaven 😁 I've watched Tyler flying in a couple of Ramy videos and I quite like the way Tyler flies. He manages his airspeed and angle-of-attack while landing, something a lot of RC pilots never seem to get right. Really looking forward to this thing flying with some paint and landing gear.

[@Khemani_RL]

Wow! I’m so happy that the maiden flight has been achieved! 🙌🏾 Lovely to see Tyler Perry again too.

[@JCGible]

Who is Tyler? Is he a rich superstar or something?

[@JCGible]

Forget it. I looked him up. quite the success.

[@Khemani_RL]

@@JCGible admirable guy indeed

[@MONKMIKE]

I just love the 'Shimmer' look from the Sun reflecting off the carbon fiber !! What a Beautiful Beast indeed guy's. 👍🏼👍🏼😎

[@robertkupper1327]

Absolutely amazing!!! What a beautiful air craft, you couldn't get closer to the real thing. Well done.

[@ual737ret]

There’s only one way to describe that airplane, its builders, and those flights, FANTASTIC!

[@stuweFPV]

WOW I'm speechless! what a great acomplishment! Congrats to all of you!

[@halidharis]

Daaaamn..the scale size when you flying lowpass made me having a goosebumb 😮😮😮

[@brandongriggs2760]

I've been in this hobby for 30 years and you guys have been setting the bar high with great builds but this one by far is absolutely amazing. Great job guys.

[@armageddon87]

Their next proj might try for the moon... 😂

[@gm5957]

I work and live near Air Force base they fly from and you can’t tell that isn’t real plane in the air. Crazy how big that is!! Great job

[@3DParadigmDesign]

The sound. THE SOUND! incredible! I can only imagine how it sounds even more in real life. Great work guys!

[@jasongeerer8163]

I CANT GET OVER JUST HOW REAL SOUNDING IT IS WHEN IT FLIES OVER YOUR HEAD!!! AMAZING!!!

[@jbreefer148]

As an Airforce retired veteran I got to fly on the C-17 and all I can say is that it's an amazing aircraft. How it can take off and land in a short distance is nothing short of amazing. You did outstanding work on this project and I'm looking forward to seeing what else is coming soon. Great video and story.

[@jcheck6]

JB, seeing how you are retired did you go from the C-141 to the C-17?

[@dxb8788]

The wings are spot on , you can see the ground effect during the flare , good job in this one

[@tjh44961]

On the third flight, you could also see the heat mirage over the runway, which caused the plane to jump up after crossing the threshold on approach.

[@curtisfoster540]

Sheesh!! Incredibly GORGEOUS!! Looks like it has a surprising thrust-to-weight ratio as well, especially being so massive! Congratulations!!

[@kareemdavis5539]

Man the landing was so smooth I was clapping for Tyler as if I were there!!! What an airplane, what a builder and what a pilot!! Excellent work guys knocked it outta the park

[@mcraem77]

Ramy and Tyler make an awesome inspirational team. Tyler was one of the first to believe in my cousin Corey back in the day for his cartering services awesome people thanks for sharing.

[@TickleFingers]

That first landing was freaking smooth AF! Impressive!

[@TheCorvairGuy]

This plane must be seen in person, yes, it looks beautiful on camera, but I can only imagine the feeling evoked from its size by actually being there. Congratulations!

[@andrewjordan1380]

Thank you Tyler Perry for letting us get a peek into your world, and your flying. I can only fly small size RC aircraft, but I dream about doing what you do S Someday . It’s a pleasure to watch your videos, and see your skills progressing as a pilot of these large scale aircraft. Thanks again!

[@imbok]

Here is a tremendous example of what can be done when vision, know-how, and opportunity arrive at the same place at the same time. What a f*cking airplane. I'm totally gobsmacked at this thing. Congratulations to the team!

[@wolfman1325]

OMG😊 I grew up next to Kaiserslautern near the approach to Ramstein AFB and the Sound of this thing reminds me so much of the C5 Galaxy with the old engines coming over the town in the 80s. This C17 is truly a work of Art. You nailed it again! 🏆

[@thelight888]

3:15 beautiful approach and landing... masterful

[@jmcguire5151]

Those shots of it on approach are beautiful.

[@jkingsley5671]

Amazing build guys. Tyler GREASED that landing! Such a cool project

[@jemakrol]

Two highlights of this amazing video and maiden flight: that first landing - like butter! And the shot with the airliner in the background. Gorgeous! Amazing work guys!

[@sheldonrigsby3523]

Thanks for not over-flying like a lot of rc pilots do. I have spent a lot of time in actual C-17s. What a beautiful job, well done.

[@JohnDoubledee55]

Beautiful, and beautifully flown. It even sounded real.

[@CdA_Native]

I live near an air base and the C-17's are a familiar sight overhead. I must say that in flight, your bird mimics the real thing! Good Job!

[@williamhammond3998]

What an achievement! Projects like this are what keeps the hobby alive. Congrats! Can’t wait to see the finish all buttoned up and hopefully retracts are in the works.

[@robertmonette43]

Well done gentleman, Looks like she flies like a dream. love the way it rotates so gently. Well built and designed for sure.

[@BondJamesBond...]

That landing was fire. SPOT ON. Good job my brother.

[@user-ev4wf2gv9r]

I worked on the C-17 project in Long Beach. Witnessing its maiden flight back then gave me goosebumps. Thanks for bringing back a good memory. Very realistic reproduction.

[@sheiladavis2304]

OMG!!! What a beautiful big lumbering behemoth... It's absolutely stunning and another fitting addition to one of the biggest and best fleet's/collection's in the world. I really mean that. Usually it's some oil Sheik somewhere but from the collection's I've seen. If this isn't number one it is at least top 3. Keep making your dreams reality boys. Thanks for letting us live vicariously through the channel.

[@user-ho2ib7me4t]

Awesome!!!! That really was a great landing. Holding it off until the last minute. Thank you for sharing.

[@sensumcommunem4364]

Beautiful plane, excellent flying, great friendship. Very enjoyable to watch, thank you.

[@TheTubeTube2]

What a great first flighe after all your meticulous hard work. She is superb in every way!

[@garynoll700]

Because your planes are so realistic, you should paint the lines and markings of your runway to look like a real airport. That would give it a perfect affect. And for your runway number could be your lucky number. You have such a nice setup like none I have ever seen. Especially the way you store them. You should be congratulated for your complete setup.😊❤

[@guscarlson7021]

It demonstates perfectly why the C-17 Globemaster is such an awesome aircraft. Beautiful job guys.

[@leokimvideo]

Phew, it's feeling like a dairy but we finally got there. Very realistic nice landings

[@Stllno]

Dairy?

[@slappy8941]

​@@StllnoYeah I'm confused too. 😂😂😂

[@slappy8941]

Yeah, it's a real cowsay.

[@billynomates920]

again! 😄

[@Dooblecaine]

@@Stllno diary

[@davidfalgout7304]

Many skills including great RC pilot! Good job Mr. Perry! Respect!

[@RCPoor]

I gotta say when I saw the completed build I thought the maiden would be a little dicey but Im super impressed. Amazing, great job!

[@adb012]

The amazing C17 model. The footage of the plane going cross the sun. Or the other one with the "little plane" in the background. The footage from the drone. The butter-smooth landings with a dolly landing gear without suspension. The super pro of the main cameraman, The incredible multi-million-dollar RC airfield. Man this video is amazing. Full of perks.

[@VectorX2712]

Those drone shots look damn good!

[@JarretLaMark]

The first flight and both landings were fantastic, both of you. It's impressive to see, considering it's such a large model and first flights. That means the aircraft design and build were executed well. Great job guys, and thanks for sharing your progress with us. I love RC....... everything.

[@clflyer007]

It's so nice to see someone fly an RC airplane who knows how to land. Kudos to Mr Perry.

[@user-dv9yn9gt2c]

It's incredible what you do for us, for you, everyone has fun with your content. Thank you

[@Edward..de..lanndo]

EVERYTHING ABOUT THAT WAS JUST AWESOME!!!!! SORRY FOR SHOUTING BUT I HAD IT ON FULL VOLUME.... CONGRATULATIONS GUYS.... MASTERFUL FLYING, PERFECT LANDING...👏👏👏

[@crashalexander7232]

OK IT'S EASIER FOR ME TO READ WITHOUT MY GLASSES ANYWAYS...LOL

[@Edward..de..lanndo]

@@crashalexander7232 phew.....I'm so glad..😅

[@dvmpaul]

Tyler you are an amazing Pilot. So smooth.

[@STRIDER_503]

Nothing more fascinating than seeing these large scale RC aircraft take flight like real stuff, masterpiece! And you gotta love those butter-smooth landing 💯

[@1Sigmeister]

Tyler you are officially the King of RC planes, Ramy, you are officially the King of building RC planes.

[@knuckleheadmcspazatron4939]

Wow! Great landings!! Tyler, Ramy, wonderful work and glad to see you pushing the envelope of that new machine! Better to have flight rash instead of hanger rash any day :🙂

[@RamyRC]

Thank you!

[@michaelmcgann1814]

Great post! I half expected a bunch of little 82nd Airborne guys jumping out the sides.

[@user-sl9qp3ou9e]

What a beast...excellent flying guys and greasing those landings was something else

[@Fotovliegtuig]

Sweaty palms watching this video! Congrats!!

[@mikebright3732]

My god that model C-17 sounds exactly like the real one in the air. I can't wait to see it with realistic retractable gears whenever its built.

[@Livlifetaistdeth]

Absolute masterpiece. Wow and the landings were flawless amd without any shocks. Amazing

[@andreasmann2602]

What a beautiful airfield and the landing, smooth as butter

[@rjung_ch]

Wow, look at the size of it! Massive! Will you post some details about weight, kWh of batteries on board, etc? Tyler is a great pilot. Team effort to get this massive plane finished, just amazing. Bravo you guys! 👍💪✌️

[@NSResponder]

I'm curious what the power/weight ratio is. It's certainly taking off with a very short roll.

[@rjung_ch]

@@NSResponder The cargo bay doesn't have any tanks in it 😄, it's way more able for sure. It's a beauty.

[@davisw13]

It's 54.99lb for sure. ;)

[@DKTek07]

LOL, imagine Madea grabbing an RC from a kid and chasing a bad guy with it. Tyler could make that skit a gut buster. Amazing job guys. BTW, need more cameras and an FPV setup.😮

[@aaronbyrd8428]

5:08 timestamp The shotof you flying down the runway with a real heavy flying in the background was Freaking Awesome man. Nicely done all the way around!!!

[@multirotormanish7220]

Well done Ramy! Can't wait to see the C-17 painted with its gear. Superb!!!