WOW! This FMS P-47 RC Plane is Gorgeous! Maiden Flight

[@PaulBaur]

While I was watching this my wallet got uncomfortably warm, and at the end it just burst into flames!

[@b2bw35]

My father-in-law (Bob) flew P-47's during the European Theater of WWII. Bob had some great stories of his training period and several year tour in Europe. He passed many years ago ...but I have feeling he would have loved watching this plane fly! BTW: His main P-47 was called Margie after my mother-in-law

[@CAPTAINDRONE798]

Very cool! Thanks for sharing.

[@BIGDRONEFLYER77RC]

For a minute, I thought you were getting in that thing 😆

[@bugsy742]

😂🤝

[@quantomica]

Congrats on the plane, Steve. I have it for over about 2 years now and it is a beautiful and great flying plane. Two important points about this particular model that every owner should be aware of. 1) The wing electrical connector can work itself lose in flight due to flexing of the wing. Easy remedy is to remove the mounting screws on the connector on the fuselage so that it floats freely. 2) When pushing the battery tray it - make sure that it clicks in securely. I failed to do this once and the battery fell out of the plane during a loop. Believe me - you don't want to be in a situation where you have 0 control of the plane mid-air.

[@cesarm8811]

Big plane indeed. Steve, I really enjoy the detail and enthusiasm you put in your video's. Looking forward to your next one.

[@robertredzich7292]

That's a great looking model. Appears to be well made.

[@subramanianannamalai8333]

Love this plane. What a size and the thrill when flying it low. Just awesome enjoyed it. It is huge even in that pick up truck. I need a much bigger bigger house if i want all these. 🤣

[@dougcooper4917]

Excellent Video. Beautiful P-47 Plane. Thank You Steve.

[@sheiladavis2304]

OMG!!!! That big Bertha is gorgeous and oh so scale. All of the armaments (those are rocket pods by the way not cannons. lol) look so good. Love the gear. He'll let's face it l love everything about it. The only thing I'm afraid to check is the price.😅😂 If I had to go in debt for a plane it's the plane for me. When It lumbered past the camera and took off I found myself saying "Strafe that lawnmower Captain. You sir are one of the luckiest men on the face of the earth! Steve wakes up, "Hmmm...l wonder what's arrived to play with today?"

[@sumner407]

Beautiful plane, really authentic looking and you flew it masterfully. Thanks for showing us this massive beast. 😊👍👍

[@bobbyedal2737]

Really enjoyed watching that one 👍👍👍

[@niveketihw1897]

Very cool plane. Around here, there's no way you could go out onto a high school field. They're restricted with gates and fences but if you made it onto one the cops would show up and make you leave.

[@aloeisthestuff9622]

In my area the cops will make your life hell or just shoot you!

[@crystalclearwindowcleaning3458]

I usually buy small planes because they're cheaper and they fly in smaller spaces. But I have one 1,500 mm motor glider, and I love flying it because it's so easy to see which way it's going, it's much more stable in the air, and if it gets a little further away I can still see it! This looks like an outstanding aircraft. Very scale looking.

[@Didjeridoolove]

OMG!!!!!!! That is something Steve!!! Darn sold out for the US😢…. LOVE IT!! Steve👍👍👍👍👍

[@johnblythe6453]

Wow what a great war bird you flew it great !!!!!! greetings from Wales

[@juki6377]

so beautiful and the time of day made it just better

[@ES130853]

Friedliches Miteinander Mensch und Modellflieger offensichtlich nur in USA möglich. 👍🏼👍🏼👍🏼

[@CAPTAINDRONE798]

This is n Canada where everyone is very friendly

[@lynsmith1096]

That is 1 big RC Plane. Good review Steve.

[@willrine8614]

Fun video ! 😃 Great looks and great performance, Thanks Steve !

[@pixelpeter3883]

That is one impressive (and massive) RC plane!

[@dodge172]

I agree it's a great flying airplane. I repainted mine and looked totally different than the paint job. It comes with and I've gotten many compliments on it.

[@CAPTAINDRONE798]

What color did you go with?

[@mikewalters3048]

I am an old dude and I have been fascinated by the RC aircraft hobby for years. I actually purchased a cheap, battery-powered aircraft and flew it into a tree on the third flight. It may be up there to this day. I did discover that there aren't a lot of days when a person can go out flying. It can't be raining, cold or too windy. And of course the plane can't be seen at night. And I'm not sure that I would not tire of the hobby after the 6th flight and the plane would sit permanently idle in the basement. It might be like an exercise bike in that respect.

[@CAPTAINDRONE798]

I’m out everyday. I have discovered that the best weather is always mornings and evenings. If it was not for great weather, than I’d have zero videos. I always film when the weather is great. The RC hobby is designed to get you outdoors.

[@henrytaaffe7058]

wow. great review steve.

[@bikedoc4145]

Wow this by far is the coolest one I've seen of the foam type. I have to get one of these, thanks for sharing it with us 👍

[@egertkabilattekivi2496]

Very beautiful scale looking warbird.❤

[@Daniel_Buus]

Wow what a beautiful RC plane ✈️🤩

[@AvoVit]

Це вражаюче відео! FMS P-47 Bonnie дійсно вражає своєю високою деталізацією і реалістичним виглядом. Цей літак RC виглядає дуже професійно і майстерно виготовлений. Зовнішній вигляд, деталі кабіни пілота, крила і кожна частина цього моделі літака виглядають дуже реалістично. Це дійсно один з найкращих літаків RC на ринку, особливо для тих, хто цінує високу деталізацію і реалістичність. Захоплююче, як підкорюють небо ці RC літаки! Відео чудово демонструє їхній потужний тяговий механізм і гарну маневреність. Можна бачити, як вони легко піднімаються у повітря і виконують різні трюки. Любителімоделей літаків точно сподобається дивитися це відео і, можливо, навіть спробувати керувати таким літаком самостійно. Загалом, FMS P-47 Bonnie відповідає своєму репутації одного з найкращих літаків RC на ринку. Його висока деталізація, якісне виготовлення і вражаючий зовнішній вигляд роблять його привабливим вибором для будь-якого модельного літака.

[@josephadams2109]

Man put that "JUG" On the Deck !! You're Not Flying a 747 !! Nice Bird & Awesome, Video, Many Thanks.

[@TheCousinEddie]

I just discovered your channel and watched this video - I am very impressed with the quality and production. Great sound and video quality and your production is top-notch. The aircraft is beautiful and looks realistic in the air. It might be a bit to large for my needs but I'm glad you are enjoying it and sharing it with us.

[@CAPTAINDRONE798]

Thank you very much! I just started reviewing RC planes in the past year (prior to that it was only drones and helicopters). Many more RC plane reviews to come.

[@faresaltabshi2784]

The plane looks good and really high quality. Thanks for the content, captain drone keep it up❤.

[@jtkent28]

Great review! The inflight footage was fantastic also. Really would love to see more of that.

[@CAPTAINDRONE798]

Thanks! Will do!

[@DIY_Projects_Tech]

Nice video and lovely plane. 🇬🇧

[@JennaCee]

My most favorite plane! Awesome video

[@Tony_Fingazs]

Love the look if that plane.

[@spiff2776]

Wow! Love the Jug, Thanks for the review. I think I need this one😊

[@bugsy742]

Looking forward to moving across to digital and very much looking forward to fpv’ing this beaut 😃✊

[@ColinLeyUK]

WOW, what I lovely plane. The propeller looks like on a real plane

[@Bulu2898]

Nice bird good looking when in the air. On a side note I'm extremely surprised 😮 they even allow you to fly in a school 🏫 zone.......................

[@CAPTAINDRONE798]

The school is on a city park. When you see my drone or plane vids, most are shot before school starts and before people head to the park.

[@Bulu2898]

Copy that 👌.

[@randall1959]

One of the best rc planes I ever had was P47. That wing is nearly stall proof.

[@bobbylefebvre6298]

Have a good week. I like it

[@Tony-nx2cj]

Wow very nice build. I already have an E-Flight P47 Razorback which is 1.2m but but I like the P-47 immensely so may buy another one.

[@DDGVET4]

The P-47 was the grandfather of the A-10 Warthog. What an Aerotank!

[@danb7207]

Nice work, great video, awesome flying!

[@CAPTAINDRONE798]

Thanks a lot!

[@AeroNautical100]

I have the same issue sometimes, 10 people taking up the whole field , sometimes I leave

[@M4rkmcc21]

Fantastic review. Really enjoying your channel which I've recently found. Keep up the rc planes reviews 👍🏾

[@r.u.kidding8696]

Hey Steve, u never mentioned the radio and what receiver u used !!

[@CAPTAINDRONE798]

Radio is by Spektrum. Receiver is by Spektrum.

[@rudydedogg6505]

The moment I saw the battery is when I paused the video to leave this comment. Warbirds are not silent. Flying a scale airplane encompasses the duplication of not only the appearance, speed and flight characteristics but also the sound.

[@bobbylefebvre6298]

Really nice plane cool review looks insane

[@dradden1556]

Awesome 👍. Very cool

[@bugsy742]

I thought it was gunna cost the earth but it’s not too bad at all! 😃😎

[@petermainwaringsx]

Gorgeous is right Steve. The synthesised voice prompts seem to be the same ones that are used in the Litchi App. Thanks for another really great video.

[@MammothPaige]

Beautiful warbird

[@bobbylefebvre6298]

Cool detail

[@shanemcguire170]

I will admit this is a beautiful model. Ok, there is a Detail Flaw I immediately noticed in the Propeller. The Hamilton Standard Air-Screw Decals are in the incorrect location. They need to be further down the blade of the prop close to the Spec Tags at the Hub, additionally the Prop itself is slightly out of scale for the model. Other than those two details, (because I am currently working on a Static 1:32 Scale P47-N the model is absolutely beautiful! Now on an intended Humor Note, It really needs to sound like A Pratt & Whitney. The sound of the electric motor is just not right. But again a minor detail. 😄

[@astroshooter1960]

love that plane....

[@SuperMagnum2011]

Thanks again. 🇬🇧

[@timhills4808]

That awsome plane,, U should do review on the chasing f1 underwater drone😁

[@roeslanddrones1927]

I fly a Mavic 3 classic and it'll only record for 3:02 and then stop and start over. Do you have any idea as to why it'll only record for 3:02. I've bought new SD cards, reformatted them and the drone. I use a SanDisk extreme V30. I've use a bigger and a smaller one. No change. If you've flown this drone can you share with me how long you can record for. I've called DJI and they cannot trouble shoot it over the phone. Any suggestions, anything on the settings?

[@CAPTAINDRONE798]

All consumer DJI drones record multiple files. So if you record for 10 minutes you’ll end up with at least 3 or 4 files. You’d have to move up to a professor camera drone to get one continuous file.

[@afterburner2869]

I guarantee you if I had been one of those kids running by I would have immediately stopped running and said, hey………a P-47…….cool!!!!!

[@CAPTAINDRONE798]

They are so used to RC plane pilots that they ignore the planes

[@TommieG_B_ME]

That is exactly what I have been looking for. I went to order it but its out of stock. As soon as it comes back in ill grab it. What controller do you recommend?

[@CAPTAINDRONE798]

Anything by Spektrum (like a NX6 or NX8) are perfect for the RC plane hobby

[@DuneDaddyO]

Just ordered! Thanks for the discount code! Still works. I have some extra Reflex's on hand I can program and use for it so it was a great deal, $378 shipped. Surprised no from the school has ever approached you or one of the kids? Maybe they have? Glad to see the P47 didn't meet it's demise from Tractor Man running it over.

[@CAPTAINDRONE798]

You'll enjoy it for sure. The park where I fly is only used by the city grounds crew in the early mornings. The kids showing up at that hour was 100% unexpected. However, the nearby school is aware that the sports field is used by the city for all kinds of activities so they just live with it.

[@TomislavReskovic]

well thats brave man, glad all went ok in the end. hope next time it will be somewhere more suited for RC planes :)

[@Bird.mp4]

It's Perfect

[@jayoachs8609]

That's awesome

[@dradden1556]

Awesome !!

[@bugsy742]

Wow!! 😃

[@robertchapman7773]

Hey Steve, mine arrived Monday. It would be fun in the future if summer brings you to Picton and we could fly in formation. Great video Bob

[@CAPTAINDRONE798]

When I lived in Kingston, I often went to the beach in Picton.

[@franciscosilva1672]

Gostei amigo, parabéns. pelo aeromodelo. Se eu pudesse compraria um.

[@samuelsherwood298]

Where did you get your bed cover from? Ive only been flying a couple years and just got my truck back on the road. I thought about a camper shell but I believe a cover like you have would be alot smoother to load planes.

[@CAPTAINDRONE798]

Jeep bed cover is a Jeep Mopar product

[@julianmclean3869]

Wow Captain!!!; I thought the opening was a remake of the Battle of Britain !!!, well done ! and, well well whats next, "Tractor Man", Humans"..........."Alians" !!; good to see you got through this without mishap and amazing looking / flying craft!; oh, and did I mention the size?, well there probably is only one Drone conquerable to it (and yes, you know whats coming!) the DJI Inspire 1, now a retrospective review on that beast would be very interesting !!!!

[@julianmclean3869]

BTW, I have ordered the Armour Fly Blue Bee; what do you suggest as the most cost effective FPV Googles to purchase for this?; Thanks

[@spring4522]

Radio Control model aviation has operated in Canada for some 70 years. It has an exemplary safety record and until recently has been self regulating. Interestingly, we have experienced the rapid growth of a new branch of our hobby that has drawn enough unwanted attention to cause the regulator, Transport Canada, to step in. You know what I am talking about. The result has been the entire hobby is now being regulated to death "in the interest of safety". For those of us who have been around awhile, it was easy to point to the fact that our hobby was safe. We have gone to extraordinary lengths to be responsible, and to show both regard and respect for persons and property so as to not put either at risk. And then a video like this shows up. It clearly shows a complete disregard for either. While you may be showing off your gee whiz shiny new P47, the rest of us are waiting for the fallout when Transport Canada, who has the same access to youTube as everyone else throws your video back in our face saying, in part, this is why we regulate. There is "that guy". In his video he showed no regard for the safety of other users of the field including the tractor driver, and no adherance to the norms of the hobby in place to promote safety. So my final comment would be, smarten the hell up. Those of us that are using a little common sense are being regulated to hell as a result of the actions of those like you that lack it.

[@CAPTAINDRONE798]

I have worked with TC for many years (check out my earlier vids). I was also the first or in the top 5 of people to be certified by TC as an RPAS pilot, so if you were a subscriber to my channel, you'd see all is well. This vid however, is a case of kids showing up on a field at 6:30am (unplanned) and running along side me. They were all warned (verbally by me) to watch above them for the next 5 mins which is why you can see they were all aware of my plane and insisted on running along the grass to allow me the runway. Now, I don't want to scare you, but in the fall of 2024 you will see additional TC Remote ID regs beginning in Canada and everyone will have to adapt in order to fly over 250 gram RPAS products.

[@spring4522]

@@CAPTAINDRONE798 My comments stand, especially the last one.

[@erad05]

Thank you for this flight demo of this extremely scale Jug! And you did a great landing! I like that you show flying first and then assembly. The shots over the wings provide a really nice view. It would be even cooler if you could have a camera person for the other shots, so the planes would be bigger in the picture when flying by. But all in all a cool presentation. 🎉

[@CAPTAINDRONE798]

Thank you very much!

[@danjacobson9881]

Realistic looking

[@colinmacneil3497]

What an awesome video, i cant wait to get the experience to fly that big of a plane..currently flying an fms super ez

[@CAPTAINDRONE798]

If you can fly the super EZ without problems then get this one with the FMS REFLEX and it will fly like the super EZ. Of course you’ll need to add a receiver and buy a radio. I put a six channel Spektrum receiver in mine which means you could get away with a six channel Spektrum radio (new or used).

[@BlairAir]

What happened, were they out of the large size?

[@sparkcone]

Great plane Steve! but man where do you have the space for all these? Ohhh right Canada is very spacious open lands still. I only got a couple of drones and feeling the heat already for too much clutters

[@jukebox6470]

Hey Captain. I am coming from FPV drones with a TX16S and want to start flying fixed wing with this airplane being my first one. Can I use my ELRS TX16S to control it as long as I purchase PWM ELRS receiver for the P47? I also noticed this airplane does not come with Reflex compared to say the Red Tails P51. Do you think Reflex is needed? Thanks :)

[@CAPTAINDRONE798]

Yes, use the Radiomaster ELRS PWM receivers. If you can’t fly an RC plane then REFLEX is needed.

[@gasquetmike8320]

Cool!!!

[@hirc2007]

Loctite on the four propeller screw/nuts or are the nuts lock type with the nylon insert? Nice plane...nice flying...very nice landing.

[@HtwOskier]

Great video Captain! Really enjoyed watching it. Just one minor correction on yr commentary: what you refer to under the fuselage as a bomb is actually a fuel tank 😊

[@robertboykin1828]

During the war, it was nicknamed " THE FLYING TANK " A German fighter followed one back across the english channel,constantly chewing up the TANK that was outa ammo. The hun ran out also & went home, leaving the 47 to fly on home, somehow. Guess hoo hit the beer garden ?

[@pixeldude1335]

Bei uns in Deutschland darf man so einen Flieger nur über Modelflugplätze fliegen. Die Plätze werden von einem RC Verein gepflegt und wenn du da fliegen willst musst du auch im Verein sein.

[@randycarter5410]

Cool video Steve, I love the older style airplanes, it would be cool to get one but I don't even know where the nearest rc flying area is near me , I just recently started flying drones and have always valued your advice on them so thanks again friend 😊

[@toxlaximus3297]

Does that model have laminar flow wings?

[@rmvelecky]

Great review! What a massive and beautiful plane. My question to you. Over all the years doing these reviews, I know you have done other large planes and a lot of drones. Where do you store all of these? Your wife must love it! If you need any space to store some, let me know. Lololololol

[@CAPTAINDRONE798]

Drones & planes are stored on my garage & basement walls. I can only fit a certain number of drones/planes so as new ones come in, old ones go out (sold or donated).

[@Axr24have]

1500 mm (or 1.5m) wing tip to wing tip would be the same for any plane that measured 1500mm. They would fit in the back of your truck the same way. 😊

[@MichelleGianni]

Great video! that looks like a high school. I wonder if my local high school will let me fly in their field. How did you accomplish that? Should I just show up and fly?

[@CAPTAINDRONE798]

The school is located on a city park which is why there are city tractors mowing the grass. The city park is open to the public for walkers, joggers, pet lovers, etc. I fly planes there when the kids are in class as well as weekends. The school is so used to me, as well as the kids, and because of this the teachers like to share the fields with me… which is always a surprise for me as it messes up my location to land safely.

[@albertobru826]

Bellissimo

[@scottmoseley5122]

someone (maybe they already have) needs to develop a fake radial engjne noise generator to put these classic planes. Great Vid !

[@CAPTAINDRONE798]

There are SOUND KITS available for such planes.

[@scottmoseley5122]

@@CAPTAINDRONE798 It'd be great it if you could test one or two out for us next time you do a classic rc !

[@stevefield6249]

Only shipping to Canada? Unfortunately they're sold out 😢

[@CAPTAINDRONE798]

FMS told me they do a restock of planes usually in mid November.

[@Rickm2003]

What editing software do you use?

[@CAPTAINDRONE798]

Final Cut Pro

[@simplefact4u]

These planes need sound module and speakers to add to the realism with some engine and prop noises

[@Prussian85]

What material is it made from? It looks like it's foam! Is it????

[@CAPTAINDRONE798]

Yikes! You are really new at this. Time for some helpful education... In the RC Hobby you have 3 types of materials. Small & Medium size planes are usually made of a type of foam called EPO (this is a type of foam that has the strength of wood for supporting items). Medium and SUPER large planes can be made of EPO Foam, but often will be made out of Balsa Wood. Large planes (the size of the car you drive) are usually made out of a combination of Foam, Balsa Wood & Fiberglass. The plane in this video is considered a Large FOAM plane, which makes it very light, super strong and durable and able to carry many pounds of weight.

[@harryrockwell9444]

your not at a AMA authorized field either, what gives us a bad rep with the FAA, awesome bird , great flyer it looks like

[@CAPTAINDRONE798]

In my area, this is an authorized field for RC Planes, Helicopters, Drones as well as RC Cars. I’m in Canada where people are very tolerant of the RC Hobby as long as you don’t annoy people.

[@icouldseethesquirrels]

Sweet plane! Are there no R/C Clubs for you to fly at in your area?

[@CAPTAINDRONE798]

If I were just an RC plane guy then travelling an hour to a club during the day would make sense, but since I’m an “everything RC guy”, I head to local parks at 6:30am and enjoy the hobby (planes, helicopters, drones, cars/trucks). Normally I’m the only human active at the park at that hour.

[@RcNeil]

You Should get the fms tigercat F7f 1700mm beasts 😊

[@CAPTAINDRONE798]

Stay tuned for a future video

[@RcNeil]

@@CAPTAINDRONE798 perfect 🤩

[@SlowFlyer85]

I like that p47 but it wont fit my vehicle lol good video 😀👍✈🛩🛫🛬🪂

[@ddrone2913]

Good morning friend I need your advice because I want to try drone fpv, what is good for beginners..eachine x220s v3 and jumper t-pro remote controller / ev800D goggles...is it all good for beginners?thank you friend and godbless...

[@CAPTAINDRONE798]

FPV is very hard to learn so you will need lots of practice. X220S V3 might be a bit scary for a beginner for the first flight. You have to add a receiver to the X220S that is compatible with the radio you own, so if you get a JUMPER-T-PRO then you would need an FRSKY XM+ receiver that you need to connect to the drone. The EV800D goggles will work. You'll have to watch lots of videos to learn how to do everything.

[@ddrone2913]

Thank you friend take care always and godbless...

[@simonetaormina7080]

H I Steve , I’ve seen this plane at my field, to call it massive is a bit much, no? I can’t believe what this hobby has become. Foam cups made in China put together in five minutes, wow! what a fool I was to actually build a 101” balsa plywood P 47 with a radial engine in it. FMS actually been out a few years now. My friend has one, flys nice but the skills of this hobby are out the window. Drones , Foam planes have made everyone a pilot. The FAA involvement on a hobby that involved craftsmen and engineers has been turned into a joke. I know ,it’s just my opinion but that FAA 5 dollar was the hardest 5 dollars I ever spent. And quite frankly a drone is a tool not a hobby. If it can land it self where does the skill come in. The first drone that showed up at my field by a friend who was so impressed at how easy the are to fly just showed me the beginning of the end of the greatest engineering hobby in the world. I wonder if golf will ever go the same way , what would happen to those beautiful golf courses when opened to the general public with automatic guidance golf balls. Enjoy your flight hope you get tons of subscribers. Good luck.

[@CAPTAINDRONE798]

Stay tuned... Balsa planes coming up!

[@simonetaormina7080]

@@CAPTAINDRONE798 thank you for I’ll look forward to it. And thank you for understanding.

[@bobi2582]

Well said. Totally agree. And flying over kids and almost having a head on with a tractor! Wow.

[@fuffoon]

I understand. But that's how it is. Easy in, easy out.

[@wkrum]

Drones and park flyers are what brought the FAA into a hobby that was previously harmless and enjoyed by those who would build and fly their own creations. The me generation of instant gratification have turned our sport into a plug and play foam disaster. Do I fly foamies, of course I do, but I miss the days of sharing a build with fellow modelers and having the gratification of flying something you created with your own hands. I just finished building a 96” Hellcat that was not an ARF. It is a one of a kind because it was hand built and is my creation. It was my easel upon which I did my art work, a satisfaction you cannot get from an ARF or a PNP foam model.

[@johnholmes6897]

That's the 1700 mm ?