Kudos to your runway \ lawn maintenance team. That runway is stunning! Smooth as a pool table.
@n1114v6 ай бұрын
Great place to fly
@1musicsearcher2 ай бұрын
That was one hell of a maiden. Congrats on a terrific looking bearcat!
@warbirdflyerF4U6 ай бұрын
Absolutely awesome Andy😊 So glad she flies great Don't know if I'll finish mine this summer but I'm in the market 4 A gt80 or gp 76 I would really like to know where your CG ended up so I can make mine the same 😊 Enjoyed following the build
@n1114v6 ай бұрын
I would recommend using Nick's CG. Mine flies the way I like but most wouldn't like how sensitive the tail is.
@Capgains77776 ай бұрын
Good job Andy!!!! You gotta love those boring maidens. I am at awe. Very well done. Keep them coming brother!!!
@n1114v6 ай бұрын
Thanks buddy! It flew better than expected.
@alexisscott95736 ай бұрын
That's has got to be the crispest war bird ever, no tip stall, beautiful slow full flap behaviour, and stunning looker congratulations!!!
@ual737ret6 ай бұрын
Yup, flies just like a Ziroli should. Looks great.
@avipatable6 ай бұрын
It flew it like it was an old friend - did everything beautifully :)
@n1114v6 ай бұрын
Exceeded my expectations
@kirkwheeler54426 ай бұрын
Now that's how you do a maiden! Congrats
@n1114v6 ай бұрын
Just close your eyes and pull up!
@Airsally6 ай бұрын
Got to love a bearcat. Looks awesome, flies great, and a very well flown madien.
@rickrader16496 ай бұрын
Gorgeous build and gorgeous flight…you are such a perfectist, Andy!
@n1114v6 ай бұрын
It's hard not to be....... sometimes
@daleyahnke72156 ай бұрын
awesome way to spend time in the shop with a new Andy Gideon maiden flight! The week is now complete!!!!! Thanks for sharing!
@n1114v6 ай бұрын
Made my week to!
@parrishpatterson67806 ай бұрын
Looks, sounds, and fly's fantastic! Great job Andy!
@n1114v6 ай бұрын
Thanks!
@robertshaver44326 ай бұрын
I almost hung up when it "looks electric" at first glance! That thing is SWEEEEEEEET, nice job Wow!
@n1114v6 ай бұрын
Gotta be gas!
@robertshaver44326 ай бұрын
@@n1114v Or nitro lol. V-nice Bearcat!
@hechtspeed5 ай бұрын
Got to love giant bearcats! Well done!
@capnsean5206 ай бұрын
Great job, Andy! She looked great in the air finally. I always love watching the maidens after a build series. Again, fine job. Keep it up!
@N99JH6 ай бұрын
Congratulations on a great maiden flight, two thumbs up!
@n1114v6 ай бұрын
Thanks!
@thercbarn50016 ай бұрын
Very nice! I love it when a plan comes together!
@johne95626 ай бұрын
Nice plane..love the grass on your field.
@menotu84406 ай бұрын
Way to go! Excellent Bearcat, nice flight and fantastic build!
@n1114v6 ай бұрын
Thanks!
@Mikeylikesit19686 ай бұрын
Awesome maiden, love the paint job and who doesn't love a Bearcat
@lancegrey12256 ай бұрын
Very nice piloting Andy! She handles like a dream. Be proud of her.
@n1114v6 ай бұрын
I love it!
@NateG36786 ай бұрын
I anticipated this video since you first started the build. It’s still hard for me to wrap my head around a 3-1/2 month build, have it turn out absolutely gorgeous and fly superb! That’s a 6-12 month build for me at the least. Hats off brother 🎩!!! Can’t wait to see what’s in store next on the building table and can’t wait to watch the Goldberg Sukhoi fly
@n1114v6 ай бұрын
Thanks buddy. I think the Hostetler will fly next
@billjones30716 ай бұрын
Wow!!! Happy for you, great maiden flight awesome piloting skills and absolutely great build , fantastic!!!
@billstewart54216 ай бұрын
Beautiful model!!! Beautiful flight!!!! Great job!!!!
@B25b23446 ай бұрын
Enjoyed the build videos and your maiden appeared to go perfectly. Well done!
@n1114v6 ай бұрын
Thanks!
@ritchiethorup6 ай бұрын
Excellent all the way around . They really do fly well when you keep the weight down. Covering with monokote was very smart. Congratulations Sir!
@kennethroe53766 ай бұрын
Good job Andy. Beautiful flight.
@eeromahonen72826 ай бұрын
Beautiful - plane and flight!
@reckemroysrc37646 ай бұрын
Beautiful job Andy. Perfect maiden. 👊 😊
@lancegrey12256 ай бұрын
GOOD TO SEE IT IS IN THE AIR, FINALLY! Waited a while for this.
@johnhalligan25306 ай бұрын
Well done! Beautiful flying model
@furball55536 ай бұрын
Oh brother that is a beautiful bear 😊
@stevejohnson18716 ай бұрын
Andy, another great job
@tdogrc6 ай бұрын
Awesome job Andy. Lovely landing!!
@furyjay6 ай бұрын
Nice job andy no better feeling than building a plane and flying it
@bobsmith21776 ай бұрын
Brilliant mate I’m well chuffed for you 👍🏻🇬🇧
@homienat33746 ай бұрын
That's 1 hell of a plane mate Nice very nice mate 🤙🤙🤙
@SomeGuyInSandy6 ай бұрын
Very nice! Great looking plane Andy!
@n1114v6 ай бұрын
Thanks buddy
@dougyaroch67416 ай бұрын
Lookin good Andy! Congrats
@richardrottenberk71336 ай бұрын
Beautiful build thanks for sharing. Would love to have one after yours flew thank you. A1
@WarbirdPiLOT6 ай бұрын
Fantastic, congrats 👏👏👍
@aarondominguez45336 ай бұрын
Great maiden flight Andy.
@tedmcclellan26916 ай бұрын
Awesome once again. You are so lucky on your balancing technique. I could only dream of being that lucky, but then there is only one Andy Gideon.
@n1114v6 ай бұрын
Thank goodness there is only one lol! I guess I have a sixth sense setup wise.
@Flakbait1006 ай бұрын
Nice work!
@tennriverluver35346 ай бұрын
Congrats on another great build Andy. And even great video without you being behind the camera.
@stevecoggins25916 ай бұрын
Love it man. Congrats!
@n1114v6 ай бұрын
Thanks Steve
@gregjaussaud71986 ай бұрын
Badass Bearcat!
@madsimoninsky6 ай бұрын
beautiful
@flyboywbl6 ай бұрын
amazing! nice job
@mattkmbmrc85356 ай бұрын
Looks great
@tweekt12936 ай бұрын
Well done!
@capnhardway6 ай бұрын
Very nice.
@ritchiethorup6 ай бұрын
Hello Andy Just wanted to add that take off was amazin as well as the landing . ? Do you a set elevator trim slightly down for maiden as to avoid becoming airborne to soon or before sufficient speed is reached before rotating
@n1114v6 ай бұрын
Nope, everything is set at neutral for a maiden flight
@briansilcox57206 ай бұрын
Nice finish…where does cooling air exit cowl? Seems the normal side exhaust vents are missing.
@n1114v6 ай бұрын
I have slits in the bottom of the cowl, as well as a pass through the fuse
@Shaunmclean126 ай бұрын
Well, I watched from the start to the end of the build. There is nothing wrong with the finish. You pointed out the flaws, but hell, you will not get it flawless. There is a saying that if it is perfect, then it is not done by hand. Flys great good job looks great. 👏
@cgcrc6 ай бұрын
Hey Andy...congrats...great build...great effort....great flight.....BTW you probably mentioned this already in one of your previous videos.....What is your AUW for the model. Take care and have a great flying season....
@n1114v6 ай бұрын
I haven't weighed it but I would guess between 25 and 28 pounds
@johnwronski1396 ай бұрын
Another great build.. another one in the books!
@cgcrc6 ай бұрын
@@n1114v Thanks for the reply Andy, great flying Bearcat.....
@JohnVHRC6 ай бұрын
Beautiful! What finish is on it?
@n1114v6 ай бұрын
Neucover from value hobby
@WickedMoto6 ай бұрын
holy crap how the hell do you fly without rates and expo? lol i think im a shit pilot now
@n1114v6 ай бұрын
I've been flying longer than that stuff has been around. Not a fan of flipping switches, and never liked the feel of expo. My models are just like the full scale...... all in the stick!
@WickedMoto6 ай бұрын
@n1114v yep I hear you there. I just couldn't imagine my 3d planes or my fast turbine sport jets having 0 expo and full throws from the servos. I've only been flying for 5 years or so now, so having only been used to expo and lower rates even though I don't flip any switches. Just don't think I'd be as smooth with out it as you are
@m.m.75116 ай бұрын
The engine sounds a little unhappy.
@n1114v6 ай бұрын
The engine ran perfect! Most of the flight was at half throttle